Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 04:00 AM
Please be advised that there will be a temporary closure of the intersection of Eighth Avenue and Prince Street from 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 27th through 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 28th.
West Point Cove can be accessed from Queen Street at the Seventh Avenue intersection up to Ninth Avenue.
This temporary closure is to allow crews to complete a watermain tie-in at Eighth Avenue and Prince Street.
Please watch for detour signs and a map board.
For more information, please contact:
Mat Lelonde
Public Works...
Posted on Monday, July 26, 2021 04:30 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 |
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 | The Committee of Adjustment Meeting Contact: Kristen Bartmann at [email protected] |
Monday, August 23, 2021
| The Municipal Committee on Truth & Reconciliation Meeting Contact: Tiffany Thompson at [email protected] |
All...
Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 04:45 AM
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...
Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 04:00 AM
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 19th, all Municipality of Sioux Lookout facilities will be open to the public for the first time since April 3rd. This includes the Municipal Office, the Recreation Centre and Gymnasium, the Public Works Garage, the Fire Hall, and the Airport Administration Building. Municipal Office...
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 03:30 AM
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,...
Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 11:30 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 Purpose |
July 15, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. |
Special Council Meeting (Sioux Lookout Hydro Inc. Annual Shareholder Meeting)
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July 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. |
Public Hearing: Regular Council Meeting
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Meetings will be...
Posted on Monday, June 28, 2021 08:00 AM
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...
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2021 11:30 AM
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:
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2021 11:15 AM
Sioux Lookout, ON – A violent storm system caused significant damage throughout the Municipality on Wednesday, June 23rd. 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...
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021 10:00 AM
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...