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Local snowmobiling enthusiast Mike Starratt snapped this image of Sioux Lookout at sunrise from atop Sioux Mountain on Feb.16. Starratt said the temperature was - 33 C at the time. Starratt has been capturing the area s natural beauty while on his ride
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Increased use of Cedar Bay trail during pandemic

Cedar Bay Trail Co. has noticed an increase in community usage of the trails at Cedar Bay during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cedar Bay board member Ryan Jung said, COVID has gotten a lot more people out on the trails this year. Last year we saw good...
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Question of the week: What outdoor activities are you enjoying now that the temperature has warmed up?

Jericho Winter, Elissa Roundhead, Ramona Baas and Brynn Baas answer this week s Question of the Week!
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Muskrat Dam First Nation’s power issues looking more positive

The community of Muskrat Dam First Nation is advising that its power issues are looking more positive. In a Feb. 19 news release, Muskrat Dam First Nation shared that over the last two weeks, the community has been in a state of emergency and, on...

Municipal facilities, programs, services reopen

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout reopened its facilities, programs and services on Feb. 17, after the provincial stay-at-home order was rescinded in the Northwestern Health Unit s catchment area on Feb. 16 and the NWHU area was allowed to reopen under...
{Pic of the Past: Mr. J.W. Wallace}

Pic of the Past: Mr. J.W. Wallace

Mr. J.W. Wallace (centre) manager of the Bank of Montreal, date unknown.
{From the Archives: Wednesday, February 27, 2002}

From the Archives: Wednesday, February 27, 2002

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{Report from Parliament Hill: Fighting for the Kenora Riding}

Report from Parliament Hill: Fighting for the Kenora Riding

I was in Ottawa last week, where I advocated for tourism operators, small business owners, frontline workers, and vulnerable communities in the Kenora riding, in addition to standing up for the rights of law-abiding firearm owners. During Question...
{NWHU catchment area surpassed 100 active COVID-19 cases, Medical Officer of Health stresses importance of entire catchment area following public health measures}

NWHU catchment area surpassed 100 active COVID-19 cases, Medical Officer of Health stresses importance of entire catchment area following public health measures

A joint news release was issued on Feb. 19 on behalf of: City of Kenora, Kenora Chiefs Advisory, Kenora District Services Board, Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), Ontario Provincial Police, Treaty 3 Police...
{Local resident encourages community to maintain skating trail }

Local resident encourages community to maintain skating trail

Drayton Cash N Carry owner Dorothy Broderick offered hot chocolate from her store to anyone who would help shovel the Sioux Lookout Skating Trail on Family Day, Feb. 15. For the past two Family Days, we have closed for the morning and gone down to..

PFFNHS virtual career fair connects students and employers

Traditionally, Pelican Falls First Nations High School (PFFNHS) conducts its in-person career fair in mid-February. But due to COVID-19, the event is being held virtually this year. Pelican Falls First Nations High School Guidance Counsellor Shawn...
{Local resident builds front yard curling rink, welcomes community use}

Local resident builds front yard curling rink, welcomes community use

As families seek ways to keep active without straying far from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Sioux Lookout senior and long-time resident, Sue Buckle is inviting community members to curl on her front yard curling rink. Buckle has had the rink...
{Municipality seeking volunteer firefighters}

Municipality seeking volunteer firefighters

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout Fire and Emergency Service is looking for two individuals interested in becoming volunteer firefighters for Sioux Lookout Hall 1 and Hudson Hall 2. According to Manager of Emergency Services Fire Chief Robert...
{Legion Ladies Auxiliary organizes Chili Take-Out fundraiser}

Legion Ladies Auxiliary organizes Chili Take-Out fundraiser

Members of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Sioux lookout organized a Chili Take-Out event on February 13 to help raise some funds to support their Legion. Member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Charron Sippola said, It was just something that we...
{Memories & Celebrations of Life: Congratulations Adam Kelly!}

Memories & Celebrations of Life: Congratulations Adam Kelly!

Adam has been identified as one of the top 16 players in Manitoba with a birth year of 2008 by Prime Hockey Expo. Prime hockey expo is an invite-only showcase featuring the top 11 to 15 year olds from across Western Canada. This event will allow...
{Memories & Celebrations of Life: Obituary - Mark McLoughlin}

Memories & Celebrations of Life: Obituary - Mark McLoughlin

McLoughlin, Mark passed away suddenly in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Born December 20, 1969 in Barrie, Ontario, Mark is survived by his mother Deirdre McLoughlin, along with brothers John, Barry (Mary), and Dermot Paul; nieces Kristen, Moira, and Heather...
{Winner of third SLMHC Foundation 50/50 Charity Draw happy to support local hospitals}

Winner of third SLMHC Foundation 50/50 Charity Draw happy to support local hospitals

Sandra Litwin, a Red Lake resident, recently took home $52,252 as the winner of the third Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) Foundation 50 50 Charity Draw. It was great, especially knowing that I m going to be retiring two weeks...