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Fees to Increase at Hidden Lake Landfill

Posted on Monday, September 12, 2022 09:55 AM

Sioux Lookout, ON – The landfill fees for waste disposal will be increasing for residents of Sioux Lookout.

“The landfill fee increase is based on the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) as reported in June each year by Statistics Canada,” explained Jeff Hawley, Manager of Public Works and Infrastructure. “The landfill does not receive any funding from your tax dollars, it is a user pay system.  This means the landfill fees charged must generate all of the money it needs to operate in a year.”

As...

Rail Safety Week Proclamation

Rail Safety Week 2022

Posted on Monday, September 12, 2022 08:00 AM

Proclamation
Rail Safety Week
September 19 to September 25, 2022

WHEREAS

Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 19 to September 25, 2022; and

 

WHEREAS

It is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings 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...

September 2022 Committee Meetings

September 2022 Committee Meetings

Posted on Friday, September 02, 2022 02:07 PM

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

 

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

at 10:00 am

@ Cedar Bay

 

Cedar Bay Development Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Contact: Tiffany Thompson at [email protected]

Thursday, September 8, 2022

at 6:00 pm

Environment Committee Meeting
Contact:...

Council Brief

Council Brief - August 2022

Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:35 AM

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Statutory Public Meeting and the Regular Council Meeting held August 24, 2022:

  • Council received the Planning Report dated August 24, 2022, respecting Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z05.
  • Council passes By-law 54-22 to amend By-law 85-15, Being a Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended (Housekeeping Amendments).
  • Council received the Planning Report respecting recent changes to the Planning Act dated August 24, 2022.
  • Council passed By-law No. 57-22, to...

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Farlinger Park/Town Beach Grand Re-Opening

Posted on Friday, August 26, 2022 03:33 PM

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is celebrating the grand re-opening Farlinger Park/Town Beach tomorrow!

“A lot of work has taken place at Farlinger Park over the last few years,” said Mayor Doug Lawrance. “The new Farlinger Park truly is a place the whole community can enjoy and also invites new recreational opportunities. It is most welcoming to our visitors as well.”

The grand re-opening ceremonies will begin at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (August 27th) at Farlinger Park...

Property Tax Due Reminder

2022 Final Property Tax Bills

Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022 01:27 PM

Your 2022 Final Levy payments are due as follows:

First Installment: August 31, 2022
Second Installment: October 31, 2022

Avoid penalty! All payments, including those by mail, must be received by the due dates.

If you do NOT have your bill for any reason, please contact the Municipality of Sioux Lookout Finance Department at (807) 737-2700 to obtain a copy.

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Cessation of Document Commissioning Services

Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022 09:54 AM

Please be advised that the Municipality of Sioux Lookout will stop offering document commissioning services (“Commissioner for Taking Oaths/Affidavits”) as of September 1, 2022.

Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Event

2022 Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Collection Event

Posted on Monday, August 15, 2022 01:48 PM

Save the Date – Saturday, September 10, 2021 – from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Public Works Garage, 41 Fifth Avenue.

The following RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE items can be dropped off free of charge for proper disposal:

  • Adhesives such as glue or silicone
  • Aerosol cans such as spray paint and air fresheners
  • Antifreeze and containers in which they are contained
  • Corrosive, reactive  or poisonous chemicals such as household cleaners and polishes
  • Empty oil containers (empty oil containers can...

Closed for Professional Development

Closed August 23rd for Professional Development

Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 09:48 AM

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be closing all departments, except the Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport, on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, for a Professional Development Day.

This full-day closure will include the Municipal Office, Public Works, Hidden Lake Landfill, Fire Hall, and Recreation Centre (arena/gym/fitness rooms/etc). Fire services will remain on call to deal with emergencies.

For further information, please contact:
Brian P. MacKinnon, Manager of Corporate Services/Municipal Clerk
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Notice of public meeting

Notice of Statutory Public Meeting - Z05-2022

Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2022 07:00 AM

NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT Z05-2022 – HOUSEKEEPING UPDATE
MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT 

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipality of Sioux Lookout is proposing to amend Zoning By-law 85-18 pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter p. 13, as amended.

The proposed amendment is a housekeeping update to various sections and schedules of the current Zoning By-law. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment affects all lands within the municipal boundaries of...