Municipality of Sioux Lookout

There will be a Statutory Public Meeting on Wednesday, August 16th, 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers regarding an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the property at 29 Mennonite Road. Details at slkt.me/3rPMFRl.

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Makkinga has started work on Wellington Street, including directional drilling and excavating. A temporary detour is in place from Second Avenue (by Mascotto's) to Fourth Avenue. Work in this area will continue during business hours and some weekends until around August 10th.

Please note! There will be temporary, intermittent road closures on Moosehorn Road from Whispering Pines to the end of Moosehorn from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (July 25) until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday (July 26) for road resurfacing. If you have questions, call Public Works at 807-737-1234.

Colour your world with FUN! Get your friends together and take part in the Colour Run - next Saturday, July 22nd at Town Beach. It starts at 9:00 a.m. It's absolutely free to take part!

Sioux Lookout is a beautiful place to live and play - so don't let litter ruin it! Make sure loads headed to the landfill are properly secured. Garbage thrown from or blown out of a vehicle could result in fines of up to $5,000. Help keep Sioux Lookout clean and beautiful!

Please be advised that the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena - just the ice surface area - will be closed through this Friday for the installation of new protective netting. This closure does not affect other areas of the Rec Centre.

An exciting new opportunity with the Municipality of Sioux Lookout (@SiouxLookoutON)! Now looking for a Deputy Clerk. Details at: municipalworld.com/careers/deputy…. #ONJobs #MunicipalJobs #LocalGov

There will be a public meeting on Wednesday, July 19th at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers regarding a complete application to amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and draft Plan of Subdivision on Sturgeon River Road. Details are on our website at slkt.me/3rldk8k.

Add a splash of colour to your life - get some friends together and join the Colour Run - Saturday, July 22nd at Town Beach, starting at 9:00 a.m. It's absolutely free to take part!

Mayor Lawrance, Council, and all of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout staff would like to extend our sincere congratulations to our valued partner in public health, the Northwestern Health Unit, as they celebrate their 75th anniversary! Here's to the next 75 years!!

Please note that Roller Skating at the Memorial Arena has been cancelled for tonight as well as next week (4th and 6th) for Arena upgrades. It will resume the week of July 10th.

Somebody out there is missing this lovely lady. She was found on Sturgeon River Road, wearing a grey/purple collar with no tags. If she is yours, please call Animal Control at 807-738-0462 to claim her.

Up your PickleBall game with PickleBall Canada Certified Coach, Jason Horychuk. He's hosting a clinic July 2nd from 9-10:30am at the Memorial Arena. Cost is $20. A minimum of 6 and max of 8 spots are available. Email tbaypcinstructor@gmail.com by noon TOMORROW to register!

Volunteers are needed to help with the Sioux Lookout Triathlon on the morning of August 12th. If you'd like to help out, contact Micah Hesman at the Rec Centre - call 807-737-1994 or email mhesman@siouxlookout.ca.

Motorists, please note that traffic disruptions will continue today and tomorrow from 8:00am to 4:30pm, from Whispering Pines to the end of Moosehorn Road, in preparation for resurfacing the week of July 11th. Please allow extra travel time and exercise caution in the area.

Please note that the Rec Centre will be closed Saturday, July 1st and Monday, July 3rd, in observance of Canada Day.

There will be a public meeting on Wednesday, July 19th at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers regarding a zoning by-law amendment application by Sioux Lookout Funeral Home. Details at slkt.me/430Os2T.

Motorists, please note that there will be traffic disruptions tomorrow through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm from Whispering Pines to the end of Moosehorn Road in preparation for resurfacing on the week of July 11th. Please allow extra travel time and exercise caution in the area.

Wellington Street will be closed between 4th Avenue South and 5th Avenue South this Thursday for repaving. Traffic will be detoured around York Street starting around 8:00 a.m. Details at slkt.me/3CPkcxn.