Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Seven families in Sioux Lookout have been displaced following a structural fire on the evening of May 5.
Members of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sioux Lookout Fire Department, and North West Emergency Medical Services responded...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

An update on the COVID-19 situation in the Sioux Lookout and Lac Seul area was shared on May 7...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The investigation into a serious assault on the Mishkeegogamang First Nation is now being considered a homicide after Ontario Provincial Police say the victim of the assault died as result of injuries sustained in the attack...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Tikinagan Child & Family Services and Ontario Association of Children s Aid Societies (OACAS) took the opportunity on May 14 to raise awareness about the importance of caring for children and youth in from care with Children and Youth in Care Day...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa presented his private members bill, the Inherent Right to Safe Drinking Water Act, May 6 at Queen s Park...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

A call on the federal government in January to urgently increase funding for nursing, support staff, and housing in northwestern Ontario Indigenous communities, by 47 northern physicians, has yielded some results...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Moberly s Hotel (currently the Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre). Date unknown.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Conservatives have been fighting a dangerous Liberal Bill that could have devastating impacts on freedom of speech.
Bill C-10 would give the CRTC sweeping powers to regulate the internet including what Canadians are allowed to post online...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Sioux Lookout s economy could benefit from some untapped potential that may exist for local businesses through programs offered by Patricia Area Community Endeavours Inc. (PACE), shared Sioux Lookout Municipal councillor, PACE Board member John Bath...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Sioux Lookout Municipal Environment Committee recently recognized Sherry McNear for her contributions towards Encouraging Environmental Awareness and Stewardship.
McNear said that it s an honor to be recognized for her efforts...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Residents may have wondered about the appearance of survey stakes at the east end of Front Street in the Third Avenue area...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

With roots in Sioux Lookout, two friends, Chelsey Greig and Gillian Mann are creating sweaters with an uplifting message, while donating 20 percent of each purchase to...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cluster is currently recruiting volunteers to be part of their local Auxiliary Policing Program...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Alzheimer Society of Canada is encouraging individuals to explore the limitless ways to move in their own way, during the month of May, and take part in this year s virtual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer s...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

With walleye season set to open this weekend, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout is reminding anyone planning to use local boat launches that permits are required to park, launch a boat, or fish from the dock at any of the boat launch locations...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Hopeful preparations are underway at Camp of the Woods to safely open in-person activities this season...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Contributing to enrich one of their most relished facilities, two local families have made anonymous donations to Friends of Cedar Bay, totaling $6000, spearheading some community fundraising...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), also known as Red Dress Day, was observed on May 5 to honour and raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

We didn t waste much time boating to camp as soon as the ice left our lake April 27. The weather was beautiful, an early spring treat, with lots of sun and temperatures in the high teens (60s F).
Squirrels had discovered my cache of sunflower seeds...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is reporting over 31,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given in our area. This is an impressive number and we expect it will begin to rise quickly over the month of May as more populations become eligible...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021