The Municipality of Sioux Lookout has announced their closures and restrictions as the Province moves our region to the Red-Control Zone on Monday.
Restrictions and closures are in place for at least two weeks, in line with the province’s COVID-19 response framework.
Starting Monday, March 15, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., the Memorial Arena will be closed for the season and the ice will be taken out.
Outdoor rinks will also be closed for the season and the Gym will be closed to all users and user groups.
However, the Fitness Centre will remain open, with the following restrictions
- three meters of separation is required in classes or areas with weights and exercise equipment
- two meters apart everywhere else
- pre-booking times will be required, by calling 737-1994
- name and contact information will be required, for contact tracing
The Airport Terminal and Administration Buildings, the Hidden Lake Landfill Site (Dump), Biidaaban and Sioux Mountain Children’s Centres will also remain open.
All other Municipal facilities will remain open to walk-in traffic however, in-person meetings with staff will require pre-booking a meeting time and successfully completing a COVID screening before entry.
Appointments are not required for short visits, for example, to pay a bill, but all visitors must self screen prior to entering any Municipal facility.
- The municipality reminds the public of the following measures:
- Always stay home if you have symptoms
- Physically distance, by staying two meters apart from people you don’t live with
- Wear a mask or face covering in indoor public spaces
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Limit close contact to members of your household and stay at least two meters apart from everyone else
- Do not visit any other household or allow visitors in your home. If you live alone, you can have close contact with only one other household
- Only go out for essential reasons, such as work, school, groceries, pharmacy, health care, helping vulnerable people, or exercise and physical activity
Staff say they will continue to monitor and respond to inquiries and concerns from the public.
