The Municipality of Sioux Lookout

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout Box 158, 25 Fifth Ave
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1A1

Save the Date: Recreation & Wellness Expo Coming October 1! Join us for the Recreation & Wellness Expo on October 1 from...
09/16/2026

Save the Date: Recreation & Wellness Expo Coming October 1!

Join us for the Recreation & Wellness Expo on October 1 from 5 pm - 8 pm at the Sioux Lookout Recreation Centre.

The Recreation & Wellness Expo is all about helping families discover opportunities to stay active, connected, healthy, and supported. Recreation is a powerful tool for building strong, healthy communities and plays an important role in preventing mental health and substance use challenges among youth.

Come explore local recreation programs, sport opportunities, wellness services, community organizations, health supports, and family resources all in one place. Whether you're looking for activities for your children, ways to get involved in the community, or information about available services, there's something for everyone.

-Grab your Expo Passport
- Visit interactive organization booths
-Complete activities and challenges
- Explore the Community Dashboard
- Take part in a treasure hunt
- Enter for door prizes and prize draws

Housing The Workforce: An Employer Exchange Businesses owners: housing availability is affecting your ability to hire, r...
09/15/2026

Housing The Workforce: An Employer Exchange

Businesses owners: housing availability is affecting your ability to hire, retain, and grow, and this session is where that employer experience gets put on the record.

Join Municipal staff and the Urban Systems consulting team, alongside Darrell Morgan of Morgan Fuels & Bigwood Property Management, for a focused conversation on how housing is impacting workforce recruitment, retention, and business growth in Sioux Lookout.

You've seen the impact firsthand. Positions that stayed open, offers that fell through, staff who couldn't find a place to live. Come ready to talk specifics:

-How many positions have gone unfilled, or offers declined, because of housing?
- What does your workforce actually need, long-term rentals, family-sized units, seasonal or short-term stays?
- What household sizes and employee types (seasonal, rotational, newly recruited) are you trying to house?
-How much housing would your sector need to support the growth you're planning for?

Help us quantify the employment impacts of housing availability. including the number of positions that have gone unfilled, offers declined, or workers lost because suitable housing was not available.

Your input will help Urban Systems identify the scale and type of rental demand across different employment sectors and inform a sector-based Housing Needs Assessment. with strategies and a clear picture built around what you and your workforce actually need.

Register today at https://slkt.me/HousingWorkforce

📣What do you want Sioux Lookout to look like in 5, 10, or 20 years?📣That's the question we're asking as we begin the rev...
09/14/2026

📣What do you want Sioux Lookout to look like in 5, 10, or 20 years?📣
That's the question we're asking as we begin the review of our Official Plan. This plan helps guide future decisions about housing, businesses, roads, recreation, infrastructure, and how our community grows.

Don't miss your chance to share your ideas and help shape the future of Sioux Lookout.
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Council Chambers, 25 Fifth Avenue

Come out and listen, ask questions, and tell us what matters to you. We want to hear from residents, business owners, community groups, and anyone who cares about the future of our community. Your voice can help shape our next chapter. 💬

Find out more on our website at https://slkt.me/3TReCq6.

Mayor Doug Lawrance has proclaimed the week of September 14th to 18th, 2026, as Septic Awareness Week in the Municipalit...
09/14/2026

Mayor Doug Lawrance has proclaimed the week of September 14th to 18th, 2026, as Septic Awareness Week in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.

This week is dedicated to encouraging all owners and users of septic systems to learn about the best practices for the operation and upkeep of their septic systems.

You can read the full proclamation on our website at https://slkt.me/3SZD0Wk.

Mayor Lawrance has proclaimed September 14th to 20th National Coaches Week in Sioux Lookout. This is a week to recognize...
09/13/2026

Mayor Lawrance has proclaimed September 14th to 20th National Coaches Week in Sioux Lookout. This is a week to recognize over 300,000 coaches across the province for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an active and healthy lifestyle.

Read the full proclamation on our website at https://slkt.me/46mwBHV and be sure to say to all of the coaches you know!

✅Are you on the Voters' List? Verify your information now, so you'll be sure to receive your Voter Information Letter in...
09/12/2026

✅Are you on the Voters' List?

Verify your information now, so you'll be sure to receive your Voter Information Letter in the mail starting October 7th. Visit siouxlookoutvotes.ca to make sure you’re on the Voters’ List.

Need changes to your information or aren't showing up on the list? Visit Sioux Lookout’s Municipal Office by September 21st to have your information updated before the VILs are sent!

Authentic Northern Hospitality in Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout continues to build a strong foundation for visitors, busin...
09/12/2026

Authentic Northern Hospitality in Sioux Lookout

Sioux Lookout continues to build a strong foundation for visitors, business travellers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. As the "Hub of the North," the Municipality supports a diverse and growing accommodation sector, shaped by the land, the lakes, and the northern way of life that defines this community.

Visitors to the community can choose from:

-Full-service hotels, motels and inns, offering modern amenities and comfort for corporate travel, conferences, and events
-Lakeside lodges and resorts, set along Pelican Lake, Lac Seul, and the region's many waterways
-Fly-in and boat-in outposts, offering total seclusion deep in the boreal wilderness for fishing, hunting, and remote adventure
-Cabins and campgrounds, ideal for families and travelers looking to connect with the outdoors
-Short-term rentals and private accommodations, for those seeking a home-away-from-home experience

This range of options reflects Sioux Lookout's role as a regional service center and true gateway to Northwestern Ontario's lake country, where remote access, natural landscape, and northern hospitality come together to support both leisure tourism and the steady flow of business, healthcare, and regional travel that moves through our community.

Visit https://visitsunsetcountry.com/places-to-stay to learn more.

🎉 The After School Program is Back! 🎉Join us at the Rec Centre starting September 14, 2026, for fun, active afternoons p...
09/11/2026

🎉 The After School Program is Back! 🎉

Join us at the Rec Centre starting September 14, 2026, for fun, active afternoons packed with sports and games!
🏀 Ages 9+
⏰ Weekdays, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
💲 Free with membership
💲 $5.00 per youth for non-members

Activities may include:
🏒 Floor Hockey
🏸 Badminton
🥒 Pickleball
🏐 Volleyball
🏀 Basketball
⚽ Soccer

📋 A registration form is required for all youth attending.
👟 Indoor shoes required.
📅 Schedule may change based on staff availability.
🚫 No program on holidays.

The October schedule will be released by September 25, 2026.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year of after school fun!

⚠️Hydrant Flushing Begins Monday! ⚠️Please note that hydrant flushing will be taking place starting Monday, September 14...
09/11/2026

⚠️Hydrant Flushing Begins Monday! ⚠️

Please note that hydrant flushing will be taking place starting Monday, September 14th, until work is completed. The work will be from 8am to 4:30pm daily and will continue the week of September 21st, until completed.

During the flushing process, you may experience low water pressure or discoloured water. If you experience discoloured water, avoid running hot water to reduce the chance of sediments entering your tank. Run your cold tap until the water runs clear again, normally only a minute or two.

If you have questions or concerns, please call Public Works at 807-737-1234.

Housing Shapes Whether People Can Work Here. We know housing continues to be a real challenge for our community, and for...
09/11/2026

Housing Shapes Whether People Can Work Here.

We know housing continues to be a real challenge for our community, and for the employers trying to attract and retain staff. This assessment moves us from acknowledging that challenge to acting on it with real data, breaking down housing needs by sector (healthcare, aviation, and others) and by housing type, from entry-level rentals to family and executive housing, so we know exactly what's missing and for whom.

The land and cost analysis on municipal sites, including Hudson, ensures any future development is grounded in real feasibility, not guesswork. And because labour shortage remains our community's top business challenge, this work directly supports workforce attraction by tackling the housing barrier standing in the way of recruitment.

Local employers: your input matters. If you're navigating housing challenges when recruiting or retaining staff, we want to hear from you. The survey takes about 15 minutes and can be completed anonymously.

Take the survey here: https://slkt.me/HousingNeeds26

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Sioux Lookout, ON

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