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Sioux Lookout, ON – Motorists in Sioux Lookout should plan for short delays on Thursday as the section of Wellington Street affected by floods in 2022 is repaved.

“The detour will be the same as it was last year,” explained Public Works Operations Manager, Mat Lelonde. “Traffic will be diverted between 4^th Avenue South and 5^th Avenue South via York Street until the repairs are completed.”

The Wellington Street closure and detour will begin around 8:00 a.m. Thursday, June 29^th, and will remain closed...

Proclamation: National Indigenous People’s Day, June 21, 2023

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

WHEREAS:              National Indigenous Peoples Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the unique achievements of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in fields as diverse as agriculture, the environment, business and the arts; and

WHEREAS:              Sioux Lookout is significantly...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout has entered into an agreement with FoodCycle Science to establish a pilot program to increase home composting and divert tons of food waste from the Hidden Lake Landfill.

This pilot program allows 85 FoodCycler machines to be purchased by Sioux Lookout residents at discounted rates of $150.00 plus HST for the FC-30 model, normally $500.00, and $300.00 plus HST for the Maestro model, normally $800.00. These discounted rates are available in...

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...

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...