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Proclamation

Seniors’ Month

June 1st to 30th, 2022

WHEREAS: Seniors’ Month is an annual Province-wide celebration;
WHEREAS: seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community;
WHEREAS: seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community;
WHEREAS: their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told;
WHEREAS: the health and well-being...

Proclamation Gay Pride Celebration Month June 2022

WHEREAS Sioux Lookout has a long and proud tradition of embracing diversity in all its forms – cultural, social, and ethnic; and

WHEREAS the community of Sioux Lookout is immeasurably enriched by the diversity of our people, including those members of the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer + (2SLGBTQ+) communities; and

WHEREAS Pride events across Canada and around the world are necessary to show community support...

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

Meetings will be live-streamed on the Municipality’s Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/municipalitysiouxlookout

The...

REGARDING PROPOSED ROAD ALLOWANCE CLOSING AND SALE

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 owners of the abutting lands. The subject lands are legally known as PLAN RESERVE DRAYTON RANGE 5 PT LOT 1 RP 23R8433...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipalities of Kenora, Sioux Lookout, and Pickle Lake estimate that since 2015, they have collectively paid out over $30 million dollars more than they should have for the day-to-day services of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). That is about $4 million dollars annually that these municipalities could have invested in critical infrastructure needs, such as bridges, roads, drainage, water and sewer infrastructure and recreation facilities and services.

“We pay twice,”...

Sioux Lookout, ON –The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is taking further action to protect people and property as water levels continue to rise.
Further to its update to the pubic on Wednesday, May 18th, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout continues to take all actions available and necessary to provide support to residents and business owners impacted by recent flooding.

The Sioux Lookout Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) met on Friday, May 20th to further review and assess the local situation,...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is taking action to protect people and property as water levels continue to rise.

“The pedestrian bridge at the Travel Information Centre has been blocked off at both ends and we are asking people to avoid the area at this time,” explained Manager of Public Works and Infrastructure, Jeff Hawley.

Public Works Operations Manager, Mat Lelonde, adds, “We are working directly with residents impacted by flooding in low lying areas and are providing...

Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s.32)
Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout

Nominations in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout for the offices of:
Mayor (Head of Council) – One (1)
Councillors, At Large – Six (6) 

List of School Board Positions shared with other Municipalities
English Public - Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (1)
English Separate - The Northwest Catholic District School Board (2)
French Public - Conseil scolaire public...

You must present one of the following documents showing your name and address:

• Ontario driver’s license
• Ontario Health Card (photo card)
• Ontario Photo Card
• Ontario motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion)
• cancelled personalized cheque
• mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement relating to property in Ontario
• insurance policy or insurance statement
• loan agreement or other financial agreement with a financial institution
• document issued or certified by a court in Ontario
• any other document from the...

PROCLAMATION

May and June 2022 - Honeybee Appreciation Months

WHEREAS: the honeybee is responsible for pollination of nearly three quarters of plants that produce 90% of the world’s food. A third of the world’s production depends on honeybees and pollinators. Every third spoonful of food depends on pollination; and
WHEREAS: the honeybee is one of the most vital species that plays the essential roles as one of the major pollinators, thus ensuring food and food security, sustainable agriculture and...