Posted on Friday, October 22, 2021 12:00 PM
NOTICE OF PASSING OF BY-LAW NO. 103-21,
BEING A BY-LAW TO DISSOLVE WARD 1 (HUDSON)
AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN ELECTORAL SYSTEM CONSISTING OF SIX “AT-LARGE” COUNCILLORS AND ONE MAYOR
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout adopted By-law No. 103-21, Being a By-law to Dissolve Ward 1 (Hudson) and to Provide for an Electoral System Consisting of Six “At-Large” Councillors and One Mayor, at its Regular Meeting held on October 20, 2021.
Pursuant to Section 222(3) of...
Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2021 03:30 AM
Proclamation
National Waste Reduction Week in Canada
October 18 – 24, 2021
WHEREAS as a Municipality, we are committed to conserving resources, protecting the environment and educating the community; and
WHEREAS the generation of solid waste and the needless waste of water and energy resources are recognized as global environmental problems; and
WHERE AS Municipal governments...
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2021 10:00 AM
The Sioux Lookout Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee:
Community Appointee Required
Would you like to help steer the future of tourism in Sioux Lookout and influence the funding of local tourism projects? Here is your chance!
The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is set to appoint a Committee to determine which tourism-related projects to fund with the 50% of the Municipal Accommodation Tax that is collected annually. The Municipality is required, by law, to spend 50% of the funds collected on projects...
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2021 05:45 AM
Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be holding the following meetings electronically:
Meeting Date and Time | Meeting Type and Contact |
Thursday, October 7, 2021 | The Environment Committee Meeting Contact: Silvia Jakobs at [email protected] |
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 |
The Committee of Adjustment Meeting |
Posted on Monday, October 04, 2021 09:45 AM
WHEREAS | RTOERO District 35 Dryden recognizes October as Seniors Isolation Prevention month; and |
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WHEREAS | Seniors have contributed, and continue to contribute to the life and vibrancy of our community; and |
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WHEREAS | Seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers, and important and active members of our community; and |
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WHEREAS | Seniors’ contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition, and their stories deserve to be told; and |
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Posted on Monday, October 04, 2021 09:30 AM
Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is taking its first steps toward renaming Umfreville Park. This starts with the Mayor and Council lobbying the Provincial government for permission to rename sites within the Municipality.
“The Municipal Truth and Reconciliation Committee has been discussing how the Municipality can recognize the Indigenous history and culture of our community by renaming sites like Umfreville Park,” explained Sioux Lookout CAO, Michelle Larose. “We want to...
Posted on Friday, October 01, 2021 11:00 AM
Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be holding the following meeting electronically:
Meeting Date and Time | Meeting Type and Purpose |
October 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. | Special Council Meeting Re: Hillcrest Development Project |
Meeting will be live-streamed on the Municipality’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/municipalitysiouxlookout
For further information, please contact:
Jackie Trenholm, Deputy Clerk
737-2700, ext. 2223 or...
Posted on Friday, October 01, 2021 04:00 AM
Proclamation
Fire Prevention Week
October 3 – October 9, 2021
WHEREAS | The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is committed to ensuring the safety of all those living in and visiting Sioux Lookout; and |
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WHEREAS | Fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and |
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WHEREAS | Smoke alarms detect smoke... |
Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2021 11:00 AM
On National Truth and Reconciliation Day, the Survivor's Flag was raised at the Travel Information Centre.
The Survivors’ Flag is an expression of remembrance, meant to honour residential school Survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada. Each element depicted on the flag was carefully selected by Survivors from across Canada, who were consulted in the flag’s creation.
The Family
Some saw the adults as our ancestors watching over us; others...
Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 06:00 AM
There have been reports of an algae bloom north of Frog Rapids in Abram Lake, near Sioux Lookout. The
bloom is being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to see if it is blue-green
algae. At this time, the results are not known, so Northwestern Health Unit asks that people treat it as
though it is blue-green algae.
Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that are naturally present in lakes and streams. They are
usually present in low numbers but can rapidly increase in certain...