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In an effort to combat a rising number of COVID-19 cases and reduce the strain on the province s hospitals, the Government of Ontario is imposing a Provincewide Shutdown to go into effect as of Saturday, December 26 at 12:01 a.m. The shutdown will be...
A Surface Miner Training Program run by First Nation s Safety & Training, which recently took place in Sioux Lookout, is working towards educating and training individuals to help prepare them to meet the demand for the surface mining industry...
For many, the holiday season normally comes with travel plans, however Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is advising against it this year. The new advice aligns with the Ministry of Health s recommendations and will help reduce the risk of transmitting...
Harley Collee, Kelly Anderson, Jeremy Monias and Abigail Geddes answer this week s Question of the Week!
The Hudson s Bay Store located on the Hudson waterfront circa 1920. Identified in the photo are: left W.M. Tukashegan (short, back); 9th from right Mrs. Tukashegan (sister of John Trout); 7th from right Maggie Lac Seul; left of door Mattie Pemmica
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It s been an honour to serve as your MP for the past year.
I know that these have been difficult times for many Canadians, and that our region faces unique challenges. I ve appreciated hearing from countless constituents about the issues you are...
At the beginning of the pandemic analysts expected housing prices to fall as much as 5% by the end of the year. As we were getting into the lock down this spring, the market came almost to a halt. New Listings and house sales plummeted. Because we...
Aspiring to remember and honour residents of the area who have passed away this year, as well as those departed in the past, local churches have collaborated to host this year s Ice Candle Memorial Service. With several uncertainties due to the COVID...
Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be hiring Special Constables to work as Court Officers out of the local police detachment.
Special Constables are employees who have been given limited peace officer powers by the OPP Commissioner for...
The building on Wellington Street which formerly housed the Sioux Lookout Museum was recently demolished. Municipal Clerk Brian P. MacKinnon shared that the property was sold two years ago by The Municipality, with an intent for commercial development...
This holiday season, Morgan Fuels and The Sioux Lookout Bulletin partnered to encourage people to get into the festive spirit with their Light Up Christmas draw. Open to communities in The Sioux Lookout Bulletin s newspaper distribution area...
Striving to provide a safe space to socialize, help practice public speaking, and improve communication and leadership skills, the Siouxper Speakers Toastmasters Club held its Christmas meeting on December 17. The Acting Director of Membership and a...
Opening snowmobile trails in and around Sioux Lookout is taking longer this year as members of the Ojibway Power Toboggan Association (OPTA) wait for ice to thicken on area lakes and waterways and for more snow to fall.
OPTA Vice President Andrew...
Sioux Lookout s Salvation Army Thrift Store volunteers are continuing to balance COVID-19 public health precautions with an overwhelming amount of community donations.
The thrift store has been updating the types of donations that they are able to...
Two Sioux Lookout residents are facing drug trafficking charges following the execution of a Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) Warrant to Search at a residence on Seventh Avenue on Dec. 14.
Officers from the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial...
It is with very heavy hearts, that family announces the sudden loss of beloved husband, father and vectev (grandfather,) Ansis Rudolph Stasus at sunset on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after a short illness at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences...
The Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout continued its tradition, established in 2002, of preparing and selling Ice Candles this year.
The Ice Candles, which were purchased in memory of loved ones no longer with us, were placed atop snow terraces at Sacred...
Government of Ontario - Special to The Bulletin
Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement (on Dec. 17) on Santa Claus annual delivery of gifts:
As children across Ontario count down the days to Christmas with excitement, I want to reassure...
Lac Seul First Nation s flood claim case was before the Supreme Court on Dec. 8. After hearing the case, judgement has been reserved.
The Southwind case relates to the unlawful flooding of Lac Seul in 1929 following the construction of the Ear Falls...
Centennial Park was spotted aglow with holiday cheer last Sunday evening.
Many area residents are getting in the holiday spirit, decorating their homes and businesses with Christmas lights.
Sioux Lookout Municipal Council had its first look at the draft 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets last week.
Councillors expressed an appreciation for the work that the treasurer and department managers had put into the budget, but indicated they...
Sol Mamakwa, MPP for Kiiwetinoong and the NDP s Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation critic, is calling on Doug Ford to meet with Neskantaga and help bring clean drinking water to the community.
Members of Neskantaga First Nation were forced to...
Keeping Christmas bazaars and craft fairs from disappearing this season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations turned to innovative ways of keeping the holiday spirit alive.
A long-standing Sioux Lookout tradition, the annual Christmas Arts &...