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The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held September 21^st, 2022:

• Mr. Douglas Semple, President & CEO of Sioux Lookout Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre made a presentation to Council on Long Term Care Bed Status.
• Council also received letters regarding Long Term Care Updates on behalf of Kevin Queen, CEO and District Administrator, District of Kenora Home for the Aged.
• Council passed By-law No. 61-22, Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 50-05, Being a By-law to Adopt...

Proclamation
Seniors Isolation Prevention Month
October 2022

WHEREAS RTOERO District 35 Dryden recognizes October as Seniors Isolation Prevention Month; and

WHEREAS Seniors have contributed, and continue to contribute, to the life and vibrancy of our community; and

WHEREAS Seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers, and important and active members of our community; and

WHEREAS Seniors' contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition, and their stories...

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.

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is pleased to have been named one of the 2022 recipients of the Closed-Circuit TV (CCTV) Grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The cameras will be installed in key locations in the Municipality’s downtown core. While the footage from the cameras will assist the local OPP in addressing occurrences, the actual video equipment and surveillance will be housed and managed by the Municipality.

“This $48,000 in funding, which will be...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout wishes to provide an update to the community regarding Hub Transit Service. The local transit service was suspended in early August, to enable the Municipality to make certain changes to operational requirements, to meet provincial regulations.

 “Over the last six weeks, we have been working diligently to ensure our operations are in full compliance with provincial guidelines, as well as reviewing data on the service’s delivery, with...

Proclamation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Friday, September 30, 2022

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...

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...

Proclamation
Rail Safety Week
September 19 to September 25, 2022

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.

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...