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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...

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...

Proclamation
         National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
         Thursday, September 30, 2021

Council Brief

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

• At the Public Hearing Council received the Road Allowance Closure and Sale Application report for the shoreline road allowance adjacent to Ms. Samantha Styles’ property at 527 Moosehorn Road, Sioux Lookout.
• At the Regular Council Meeting Council passed By-law No. 90-21, Being a By-law to permanently Close, Declare Surplus and Authorize the Sale of a Highway of...

Proclamation
Public - Rail Safety Week
September 20 to September 26, 2021

WHEREAS Public - Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 20 to September 26, 2021; and

WHEREAS it is in the public's interest to raise citizens' awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossing and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries, and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens; and 

WHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public/private...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout has entered into an agreement with the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) wherein the KDSB will assume responsibility for the two Municipally-run Child Care centres, namely, Biidaaban and Sioux Mountain, effective January 1, 2022.

“Our community is the last in the region to transfer Municipally-run child care services from the Municipality to the Kenora District Services Board,” explained Mayor Doug Lawrance, adding, “this was a difficult...

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

PLEASE NOTE: The following Public Meeting has been CANCELLED as of Friday, September 10, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
REVISED COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT 

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipality of Sioux Lookout is proposing to amend the Community Improvement Plan (approved April 2013) pursuant to Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter p. 13, as amended.

The Community Improvement Plan establishes a program for municipal financial incentives to encourage the...

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

Council Brief

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Statutory Public Meeting, Public Hearing, and the Regular Council Meeting held August 18, 2021:

Statutory Public Meeting:

• Council received the Planning Report Respecting Zoning By-law Amendment (Temporary Use By-law) No. Z07-2021. Council passed By-law No. 77-21, Being a By-law to amend The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 85-18, as amended, to permit a temporary school (classroom)...