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Council Brief

Council Brief - October 2023

Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 03:51 PM

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held October 18, 2023:

  • Ms. Farah Sheriffdeen made a presentation to provide Council with the FoodCycler Food Waste Diversion Pilot Program Survey Results.
  • Dr. Laurel Laakso and Dr. David Folk made a presentation to Council on Sioux Lookout and Region Physician Recruitment and Retention to request a two year commitment from the Municipality of Sioux Lookout for a maximum of $50,000 per year. The financial incentives would...

Council Meetings

Upcoming Council Meetings

Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 09:44 AM

Meeting Date
 and Time

Meeting Type and Purpose

October 26, 2023

at 5:30 p.m.

Special Council Meeting – Closed Session

Purpose:

  • Subject matter relating to labour relations or employee negotiations, pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, Section 239(2)(d)

(2 Items: Collective Bargaining Preparations; CAO Recruitment)

  • Subject matter relating to education and training of the Members, pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, Section 239(3.1)
    (1 Item: Budgeting)

November 15, 2023

at 5:30 p.m.

Sioux-per Food Challenge

Sioux-per Food Challenge Launched

Posted on Monday, October 16, 2023 03:55 PM

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout, in partnership with the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre and the Northern Foodways Development Network, is excited to announce a new initiative to celebrate and promote community-led local food innovation.

The "Sioux-Per Food Contest" encourages individuals and businesses within the region to create an innovative product or experience that showcases the region's unique culture, history, and heritage behind. Whether you have a creative...

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day 2023

Posted on Friday, October 13, 2023 07:00 AM

WHEREAS: Pregnancy and Infant Loss is such is a more common occurrence than is usually recognize, AND

WHEREAS: The Municipality of Sioux Lookout wishes to acknowledge the profound grief experienced by families who suffer the death of a small child, infant or pre-term baby; AND

WHEREAS: even the shortest lives are still valuable, and the grief of those who mourn the loss of these lives should be acknowledged; AND

WHEREAS: the 15th day of October is recognized in parts of Canada, and in many other...

Council Brief - September 2023

Council Brief - September 2023

Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023 10:34 AM

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Statutory Public Meeting, and the Regular Council Meeting held September 20, 2023:
  • At the Statutory Public Meeting, Council received an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment report for 140 Alcona Drive.
  • During the Regular Council Meeting, Council authorized the adoption of the Official Plan Amendment No. 8 by passing By-law No. 87-23, Being a By-law to Adopt an Amendment to the Official Plan.
  • Council also passed By-law No. 88-23,...

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Special Council Meeting - October 10, 2023

Posted on Friday, October 06, 2023 04:27 PM

A Special Council Meeting – Closed Session will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office.

Purpose: Subject matter relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, Section 239(2)(b), (1 Item: CAO Recruitment.) 

For further information, please contact:
Jackie Trenholm, Deputy Clerk
(807) 737-2700, ext. 2223 or [email protected]

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Council Meetings for October 2023

Council Meetings - October 2023

Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023 03:54 PM

Meeting Date
 and Time

Meeting Type and Purpose

October 5, 2023

at 8:30 a.m.

Special Council Meeting – Closed Session
Via Zoom
Purpose:  Subject matter relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (per Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, Section 239(2)(b))

(1 Item: CAO Recruitment)

October 18, 2023

at 5:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

To deal with the routine business of the Municipality

October 26, 2023

at 5:30 p.m.

Special Council Meeting – Closed...

Proclamation - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Proclamation of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023

Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023 08:19 AM

WHEREAS The Government of Canada is committed to reconciliation and ensuring that the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools is never forgotten; and
WHEREAS The Municipality of Sioux Lookout remains committed to acknowledging the tragic and painful history and legacy of residential schools; and
WHEREAS The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is committed to recognizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #80, to establish a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation;...

Board and Committee Meetings - October 2023

Board and Committee Meetings for October 2023

Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:59 AM

Please be advised that Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings take place in the Council Chambers, located in the Municipal Office, 25-Fifth Avenue.

The public is welcome to attend.

Meeting Date and Time

Meeting Type and Contact

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

at 5:00 pm

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Contact: Kristen Bartmann at [email protected]

Thursday, October 5th, 2023

at 5:30 pm

Environment Committee Meeting
Contact: Komal Shah at [email protected]

Thursday, October 19th, 2023

at 1:00 pm

October 2023 Council Meetings

Council Meetings for October 2023

Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:46 AM

Meeting Date
 and Time

Meeting Type and Purpose

October 18, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

To deal with the routine business of the Municipality.

All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office, 25 Fifth Avenue and are open to the public, unless otherwise specified, and will be live-streamed on the Municipality’s YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/SLKTonYT

For further information, please contact:
Jackie Trenholm,
Deputy Clerk
737-2700, ext. 2223 or [email protected]

The Council...