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The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is initiating a Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study for the proposed expansion of the existing Sioux Lookout Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).

The Sioux Lookout WWTP is currently operating at 82% of the plant’s rated capacity based on average flows over the past 4 years. A WWTP upgrade is required to accommodate projected growth in the area and to address current capacity limitations, including hydraulic limitations of the plant’s outfall...

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Public Hearing and Regular Council Meeting held July 17, 2024:

• Council received the Manager of Development Services Report dated July 17, 2024 respecting the Road Allowance Closure and Sale Application for the unopened road allowance for 138 Front Street, at the Public Hearing.
• Council passed By-law No.61-24, Being a By-law to Permanently Close, Declare Surplus and Authorize the Sale of the Highway of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout (138...

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
(807) 737-2700, ext. 2223 or [email protected]

The Council Agenda and Staff Reports will be posted on the Municipal website (www.siouxlookout.ca) the Monday before the Meeting (Tuesday if...

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout intends to pass a By-law pursuant to Section 34 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to close part of a road allowance at the location described below, pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to authorize the sale of the lands to the owner of the abutting land. The subject lands are locally known as 138 Front Street and are legally described as PLAN M263 LOTS 5 TO 6 PCL 17998 & LOT 7 PCL 20758 and are...

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held June 19, 2024:

• Council authorized the purchase of the new Loader Backhoe to Brandt Tractor for a John Deere 410P, at a cost of $200,995 + HST.
  • Purpose: To seek Council’s approval to award the tender to Brandt Tractor for the purchase of a new Loader Backhoe.
• Council received the Planning Report dated June 5, 2024, respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z07-2024 and passed By-law No. 58-24, Being a...

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
(807) 737-2700, ext. 2223 or [email protected]

The Council Agenda and Staff Reports will be posted on the Municipal website (www.siouxlookout.ca) the Monday before the Meeting (Tuesday if...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout has led several studies to unlock our tourism potential, support local Tourism Outfitters with new revenue streams, and boost visitor traffic through sports tourism initiatives like tournaments. As we roll out our Sport Tourism Strategy, we’re diving deep into market insights, capacity reviews, and building a solid business case for sport tourism infrastructure investments. These key investments will attract visitors and residents,...

WHEREAS:               In co-operation with Indigenous organizations, Canada’s Governor General proclaimed June 21^st the first National Aboriginal Day in 1996; and

WHEREAS:              National Indigenous Peoples Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the unique achievements of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in fields as diverse as agriculture, the environment, business and the arts; and

WHEREAS:              Sioux Lookout is significantly enriched by the many contributions from Indigenous residents,...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout has experienced significant growth over the past several years, thanks in part to a successful collaboration with the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC). Since 2019, the CEDC has administered the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) on behalf of many Northwestern Ontario communities, connecting local businesses with skilled newcomers. This initiative has been pivotal in bringing diverse talent to Sioux...