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Sioux Lookout, ON – Smoke in the air and multiple air quality advisories in recent days are causing concern for many local residents. While Northwestern Ontario has a number of active forest fires, none pose any immediate danger to the citizens of Sioux Lookout.

Smoke from fires across the Northwestern Ontario and eastern Manitoba continues to cause reduced visibility as well as physical symptoms such as coughing, eye and throat irritation, headaches, and shortness of breath. The poor air quality...

Sioux Lookout, ON – With Ontario moving to Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen on Friday, residents of Sioux Lookout can expect several important changes to their municipal services.

Starting Monday, July 19^th, all Municipality of Sioux Lookout facilities will be open to the public for the first time since April 3^rd. This includes the Municipal Office, the Recreation Centre and Gymnasium, the Public Works Garage, the Fire Hall, and the Airport Administration Building. Municipal Office...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has placed most of Northwestern Ontario under a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) effective 12:01 a.m. today. This extends from the US border in the south, the Manitoba border to the west, and includes the entire Sioux Lookout district.

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,...

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

Meetings will be...

Please be advised that Eighth Avenue will be under construction from Front Street through to Prince Street until the end of September 2021.

During this time, crews will be working to complete stormwater upgrades and street reconstruction. Various traffic control plans will be implemented, including road and intersection closures and detours. These will change throughout the construction zone, as construction progresses.

For more information, please contact:
Andrew Jewell, Public Works Manager
(807) 737-1234...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Province of Ontario is moving to Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopening at 12:01am on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout is prepared for it.

Under Step 2, there are several key changes to public health measures and restrictions taking effect that residents should be aware of, including:

• Indoor gatherings for up to 5 people
• Outdoor gatherings for up to 25 people
• Public libraries allowed to open at 25% capacity and other restrictions
• Religious services,...

Sioux Lookout, ON – A violent storm system caused significant damage throughout the Municipality on Wednesday, June 23^rd. This resulted in Mayor Doug Lawrance declaring a State of Emergency on Thursday morning.

In the days since, damage has been assessed, insurance companies have been contacted, and dedicated workers and volunteers have been busy finding accommodations for those displaced from the Sunset Suites.

In the coming days, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be developing a survey...

Sioux Lookout, ON – A summer storm system swept through Sioux Lookout last night, with strong winds causing significant damage. Trees and power lines were downed. There was damage to homes, outbuildings, fences, vehicles, and property. This includes significant damage to the roof of one of our local hotels, as well as damages to Municipal facilities.

“We are still assessing damage to Municipal facilities,” explained Municipal Clerk, Brian MacKinnon. “We are aware of damage to the Sioux Lookout...

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held June 16th, 2021: 

• Michael Scott made a presentation to Council for a Dog Park at the back half of the skating rink that has been blocked off from the main rink in Hudson. Mr. Scott has assembled a team of community volunteers who are looking to create a Dog Park and has asked for Council’s support on the project. A staff report will be coming forward at a subsequent meeting.

• Council received the report outlining the...

The Legion section of Northway Cemetery has been cordoned off temporarily, due to health and safety concerns. The annual raking of pine needles from the area has not taken place yet, due to the redeployment of staff to cover a shortage in grass cutters.

As soon as this piece of annual maintenance is complete, the Legion section of Northway Cemetery will be reopened.

The rest of the Northway Cemetery remains open to the public.

For further information, please contact:
Brian P. MacKinnon, Manager of Corporate...