Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 09:07 AM
June 1, 2023
~ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ~
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...
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 02:59 PM
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...
Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 03:24 PM
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...
Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 01:59 PM
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...
Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 12:00 PM
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...
Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 08:00 AM
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...
Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 08:00 AM
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...
Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 08:00 AM
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...
Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2023 11:37 AM
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...
Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2023 11:35 AM
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...