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Sioux Lookout, ON – Residents of Sioux Lookout can look forward to returning to the Recreation Centre and Arena, as Ontario moves to ease public health measures in the coming weeks.

Starting Monday, January 31^st, at 12:01 a.m., capacity limits of 50 percent will apply to non-spectator areas of the Recreation Centre and Arena, including the Fitness Centre. Spectator areas of the Arena will be limited to the lesser of 50 percent or 500 people. Appointments will be required to access the gym...

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held January 19, 2022:

• Ms. Barbara Lockhart, Dr. Terri Farrell, Dr. Laurel Laakso, Ms. April Derouin, Ms. Laurie Breton, and Ms. Linda McNaughton made a presentation on behalf of the Sioux Lookout Regional Physician Services Inc. (SLRPSI) on Physician Resources – 2022 and Beyond. SLRPSI is looking to reinstate the Recruitment and Retention Committee to assist with physician shortages, and is asking for a member from the...

Sioux Lookout, ON – There will be a temporary disruption to animal control services in Sioux Lookout.

Effective today, By-law Enforcement and Animal Control have been transferred to the Corporate Services Department. As a result of this change to staff and structure, the Municipality will be unable to offer animal control services for the next three weeks while required training takes place.

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout apologizes for the inconvenience to its residents, and thanks you for...

Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be holding the following meetings electronically: 

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Province of Ontario is implementing new COVID-19 related restrictions at 12:01am on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. These changes will impact Municipal operations for a minimum of three weeks.

Changes to services and facilities that Sioux Lookout residents should be aware of, include:

• Indoor recreation facilities and amenities (Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena, Recreation Centre) are closed.
  • Three weeks will be added to the expiry date of all current gym memberships to make up for...

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Statutory Public Meeting and the Regular Council Meeting held December 15, 2021:

• At the Statutory Public Meeting, Council received the Planning Report respecting M & M Sewage Disposal Ltd Official Plan Amendment Application No. OP05-2021 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z10-2021; and directed staff to prepare a subsequent Planning Report to present to Council at a future Council Meeting, considering the feedback received at the...

Sioux Lookout, ON – As the Province of Ontario updates its COVID-19 legislation in the face of surging Omicron variant cases, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout has taken steps to keep in compliance.

This means, as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021, a return to 50% capacity limits in a number of indoor public settings, including:

• Non-spectator areas of facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities (i.e.: gyms)
• Indoor recreational amenities

These limits currently do not apply to...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Sioux Lookout! The results are in for the Light Up Sioux Lookout Christmas decorating contest.

In first place was Bill and Donna Makahnouk on Drayton Road.
Second place went to Dale Oakley on Forth Street in Hudson.
Rounding out the top three was Cec Oakley on Bernier Crescent in Hudson.

Judging was done by Councillors and staff during the week of December 12^th. Criteria included creativity, arrangement, special effects, overall appearance,...

Please note the following Municipal Department closures over the holiday season. The closures are reflective of changes in regularly scheduled hours. Departments that would normally be closed on weekends will remain closed on weekends during this period.

Please note: These dates and times are subject to change, based on the evolving public health guidelines with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes and updates will be communicated through the Municipality’s website (www.siouxlookout.ca) and social...