News

June 1, 2023

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Restricted Fire Zone Declared in Sioux Lookout

Sioux Lookout, ON– The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has placed the Sioux Lookout district under a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) effective 12:01 a.m. today.

During a Restricted Fire Zone, no open air burning of any kind is allowed and all Municipality of Sioux Lookout Fire Permits are suspended for the duration of the RFZ. This includes a ban on grass fires, debris and campfires (even if using an outdoor...

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be implementing reduced load restrictions on all municipal rural & urban roads, streets and avenues, with the exception of specific arterial and collector routes, in Sioux Lookout and Hudson commencing Monday, April  3, 2023. 

For a list of all roads, streets or avenues that are exempt from the reduced load restriction, please contact the Public Works Department or download the list of exemptions and maps here.

The public will be further notified as to when the...

ProclamationIndigenous Peoples MonthJune 2023

WHEREAS: In co-operation with Indigenous organizations, Canada’s Governor General proclaimed June 21 the first National Aboriginal Day in 1996; and

WHEREAS: In co-operation with Indigenous organizations, the Canadian government declared June National Aboriginal History Month on June 4, 2009; and

WHEREAS: National Indigenous Peoples Month provides an opportunity to acknowledge the unique achievements of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in fields as diverse...

Proclamation

Seniors’ Month

June 1st to 30th, 2023

WHEREAS: Seniors’ Month is an annual Province-wide celebration;WHEREAS: seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community;WHEREAS: seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community;WHEREAS: their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told;WHEREAS: the health and well-being...

Proclamation Gay Pride Celebration Month June 2023

WHEREAS Sioux Lookout has a long and proud tradition of embracing diversity in all its forms – cultural, social, and ethnic; and

WHEREAS the community of Sioux Lookout is immeasurably enriched by the diversity of our people, including those members of the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer + (2SLGBTQ+) communities; and

WHEREAS Pride events across Canada and around the world are necessary to show community support and belonging...

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REMOVE A HOLDING SYMBOL

APPLICATION Z03-2023

BIGWOOD ESTATES DEVELOPMENT, HIGHWAY 516

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipality of Sioux Lookout has received an application to amend Zoning By-law 85-18 for the Removal of a Holding (H) Symbol. The amendment is being considered under the requirements of Section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter p. 13, as amended, and applicable regulations. The subject property is known locally as the Bigwood Estates Development, and is...

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETINGOFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OP01-2023ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT Z02-2023DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION S02-2023JAMB DEVELOPMENTS INC., STURGEON RIVER ROAD

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipality of Sioux Lookout has received applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision. These applications are being considered under the requirements of Section 17, 22, 34 and 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter p. 13, as...

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETINGZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION Z03-2023DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION S01-20232705934 ONTARIO INC., HIGHWAY 72

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipality of Sioux Lookout has received applications for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision. The applications are being considered under the requirements of Section 34 and Section 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter p. 13, as amended, and applicable regulations. The subject...

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout would like to remind residents to ensure that all loads destined for the Hidden Lake Landfill are properly secured before hitting the road.

Recently, there have been many reports of items becoming coming loose and flying across the highway, posing a safety risk to other motorists.

Failing to properly secure your load is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act. Section 111 (2) states that, “No person shall operate or permit to be operated upon a highway a motor...

It has come to our attention that in certain areas, hedges and vegetation have encroached onto these public spaces, causing safety hazards for pedestrians.

In order to ensure the proper use and safety of sidewalks, all residents of Sioux Lookout should review their properties and take necessary action to prevent hedges and other live vegetation from encroaching onto Municipal property, including sidewalks. Hedges must be trimmed to an appropriate size to ensure they do not obstruct sidewalks or...