Welcome!
Thanks to everyone who bought a candle; the club made over 330 candles. Your support means a lot to us, and every purchase helps fund future projects and community events. We hope you had the chance to enjoy the beautiful view and share some warm moments with friends and family.
Yore, our exchange student from Belgium, is thoroughly enjoying his stay in Canada, with Sioux Lookout as his home base. The move from his home country has been a significant change for him, yet he is embraced the experience and adapts well to his new surroundings.
CANDLELIGHT Memorial Services
Friday, December 19
Starts at St Andrew’s at 6:30pm, then St Mary’s and Sacred Heart
CANDLES $10 each (all proceeds go to community Projects) 
Friday, December 19
Starts at St Andrew’s at 6:30pm, then St Mary’s and Sacred Heart
Candles can be purchased through the
Sioux Lookout Rotary Club at
Fresh Market Service Counter Nov 24th to Dec. 17th
Giant Tiger Dec 5th 4-6:00 pm
Sioux Lookout Rotary Club at
Fresh Market Service Counter Nov 24th to Dec. 17th
Giant Tiger Dec 5th 4-6:00 pm
Fresh Market on Dec 12th 4-6:00pm
CANDLES $10 each (all proceeds go to community Projects)
The Bombers faced off against the Thunder Bay North Stars on November 22 in a thrilling hockey match that brought both excitement and community spirit to the rink. Bombers winning 4:3.
In addition to the on-ice action, the evening highlighted the Bombers’ commitment to giving back. During an intermission, representatives from the Bombers and the Sioux Lookout Rotary Club present a cheque for $2,000 to the First Step Women's Shelter in Sioux Lookout. This generous donation will help support the crucial services and safe haven that the shelter provides for women and children in need.
The Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout is once again teaming up with the Sioux Lookout Bombers Jr A Hockey Club to provide the ever-popular 50/50 draw. You will find Rotary Club members and other volunteers selling 50/50 tickets before and during every home game.
The more tickets sold the bigger the take home prize. The proceeds generated are used in several ways. Vouchers for game tickets are distributed to various community youth organizations and schools and to other qualified organizations such as those with charitable status.
“Through the Rotary Club contributions more youth in the area are able to attend Bombers games. The donations also encourage families to come and enjoy a safe, fun evening cheering for “Our Team” in “Our Town,”” says Andreas Kottschoth, Rotary Club President.
The Rotary Club together with the Bombers donate to numerous organizations as part of the special games held throughout the season. Last season a donation was given to the 270 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron from the proceeds of the 50/50 and Bombers’ activities at the Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Game. Similar donations were given to the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Foundation for cancer care and mental health as part of the Hockey Pucks Cancer and Mental Health Awareness Games. The planned special games this season will be End Domestic Violence, November 23, 2025, and Mental Health Awareness, January 31, 2026.
“The government regulations around lotteries do limit who can receive the funds raised. We do our best to seek out recipients that are qualified and can benefit from having hockey tickets available,” says Rotary Club Treasurer, Susan Barclay.
“The Bombers organization greatly appreciates the time and effort the of the Rotary Club in making the 50/50 draw such a success,” says Joe Cassidy President of the Bombers. “The partnership we have with the Rotary Club has contributed to the success of the Bombers team. We look forward to working with the Rotary Club during the 2025-2026 season to bring another exciting year of great hockey to Sioux Lookout.”
The more tickets sold the bigger the take home prize. The proceeds generated are used in several ways. Vouchers for game tickets are distributed to various community youth organizations and schools and to other qualified organizations such as those with charitable status.
“Through the Rotary Club contributions more youth in the area are able to attend Bombers games. The donations also encourage families to come and enjoy a safe, fun evening cheering for “Our Team” in “Our Town,”” says Andreas Kottschoth, Rotary Club President.
The Rotary Club together with the Bombers donate to numerous organizations as part of the special games held throughout the season. Last season a donation was given to the 270 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron from the proceeds of the 50/50 and Bombers’ activities at the Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Game. Similar donations were given to the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Foundation for cancer care and mental health as part of the Hockey Pucks Cancer and Mental Health Awareness Games. The planned special games this season will be End Domestic Violence, November 23, 2025, and Mental Health Awareness, January 31, 2026.
“The government regulations around lotteries do limit who can receive the funds raised. We do our best to seek out recipients that are qualified and can benefit from having hockey tickets available,” says Rotary Club Treasurer, Susan Barclay.
“The Bombers organization greatly appreciates the time and effort the of the Rotary Club in making the 50/50 draw such a success,” says Joe Cassidy President of the Bombers. “The partnership we have with the Rotary Club has contributed to the success of the Bombers team. We look forward to working with the Rotary Club during the 2025-2026 season to bring another exciting year of great hockey to Sioux Lookout.”
The 2025 Rotary Lobsterfest proved to be a tremendous success, drawing 170 community members to the 21st Rotary Lobsterfest held at the Golf and Curling Club. The evening provided an excellent opportunity for residents to come together and enjoy a memorable night out.
The Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout is pleased to host the 21st annual "Rotary Lobsterfest Dinner and Dance" on Saturday, September 20, at the Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club.
All Proceeds generated from the Rotary Lobsterfest Dinner and Dance play an essential role in supporting our comprehensive fundraising initiatives.
Although we are a small club in numbers, we contribute to many aspects of our community. We are excited to once again participate in the International Exchange Program and will host a student from Belgium for the 2025/26 academic year. Additionally, we will be able to send a local student to Thailand for an unforgettable life experience. We supported local youth in attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly (a week-long leadership camp) this past summer.
In the last couple of years, the Rotary Club partnered with the Sioux Lookout Bombers Junior A team to operate the 50/50 draws at their home games. Proceeds from the 50/50 go to local youth and family-focused projects.
In the last couple of years, the Rotary Club partnered with the Sioux Lookout Bombers Junior A team to operate the 50/50 draws at their home games. Proceeds from the 50/50 go to local youth and family-focused projects.
Over the past two years, we've committed $20,000 to the Meno Ya Win Foundation MRI campaign and continue fundraising for other programs in our community.
Thank you for supporting our community through the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout.
Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout President Andreas Kottschoth (left) presents Dale McGill with the 2025 Jack McKenzie Award. Tim Brody / Bulletin Photo
Dale McGill named 2025 Jack McKenzie Memorial Award recipient
Tim Brody – Editor- Sioux Lookout Bulletin
Dale McGill is this year’s recipient of the John Alexander “Jack” McKenzie Memorial Award. Presented on August 1 by the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout during the opening ceremonies of the 43rd Annual Blueberry Festival, the award recognizes outstanding volunteerism, as exemplified by the award’s namesake.
The camp is now full :)
INTERNATIONAL WILDERNESS CANOE CAMP
A challenging canoe trip that you will find both enjoyable and rewarding. We will prepare you to successfully complete a 200-kilometre canoe trip in two-person, aluminum canoes. You will be expected to fully participate in all aspects of the camping/canoeing trip including cooking, setting up tents, paddling, and of course, carrying equipment and canoes over the seven portages (the longest being 2.0 km). Of great importance to the success of your experience will be your willingness to work in a team atmosphere.
Please contact Susan Barclay - rotarysiouxlookout@shaw.ca
The Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout proudly supported the Global Engineering Brigades, a chapter of the University of Manitoba, where students work alongside local communities and technicians to implement clean water systems in the developing world.
The engineering students travelled to Honduras from February 14-23, 2025, where they collaborated with the non-profit Global Brigades and the rural community of El Jicaro. The community members of El Jicaro have never had access to infrastructure to deliver water to their homes. Instead, many walk long distances to perform daily tasks like laundry and rely on weekly trips to purchase drinking water. The team was privileged to have such a motivated and vibrant community that accepted their help in designing their water system. (https://fundraise.globalbrigades.org/empowered/chapter/university-of-manitoba-engineering-chapter)
Lunch fundraiser, A collaborative effort, supports Sioux Lookout Food Bank
Report by Tim Brody – Sioux Lookout Bulletin
Report by Tim Brody – Sioux Lookout Bulletin
It was such a generous thing and so many helped out... just so encouraging how the community came together to do this," Sioux Lookout Food Bank Manager Amanda Landgraff said of a recent collaborative fundraising effort for the Sioux Lookout Food Bank.
On April 14, the Forest Inn & Conference Centre and Dick & Nellie's Bar and Grill partnered with the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout on a lunch fundraiser in support of the food bank.
On April 14, the Forest Inn & Conference Centre and Dick & Nellie's Bar and Grill partnered with the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout on a lunch fundraiser in support of the food bank.
The Sioux Lookout Rotary Club, the Forest Inn and Dick & Nellie's have teamed up for a Lunch Fundraiser on Monday April 14, 2025 from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
We offer a delicious Vegetable Dum Biryani, Garden Salad and Raita for $10/plate (Takeout only).
All funds will go to the local Foodbank.
On top, the Forest Inn and Dick & Nellie's will match all sales.
See the available International Summer Camps
Potential applicants are to apply through their local Rotary Club/District.
Canadian Rotary Clubs can contact the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout in District 5550.
For further information, click here or contact:
Susan Barclay - Club Administrator
Email: rotarysiouxlookout@shaw.ca
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of long-time Rotarian Reginald Drew.
Reg Drew was born on March 8, 1935, and passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 88. Reg joined the Rotary Club on May 1 1982, and held many positions in our local Club.
Reg, a Paul Harris Fellow, dedicated his life to the principle of service before self.
Over the years, Reg participated in many service projects, including the annual Blueberry Festival Pancake Breakfast. He will be genuinely missed—condolences to his family.
Service will be held on Saturday 8th of March at 1100 am at St Andrew's United Church, followed by a reception downstairs at the Legion.
Reg Drew was born on March 8, 1935, and passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 88. Reg joined the Rotary Club on May 1 1982, and held many positions in our local Club.
Reg, a Paul Harris Fellow, dedicated his life to the principle of service before self.
Over the years, Reg participated in many service projects, including the annual Blueberry Festival Pancake Breakfast. He will be genuinely missed—condolences to his family.
Service will be held on Saturday 8th of March at 1100 am at St Andrew's United Church, followed by a reception downstairs at the Legion.
With great sadness, we announce the passing of long-time Rotarian Wendy MacDonald on December 6, 2024. She joined the Sioux Lookout Rotary Club in 2002 and held several positions, including Secretary and President. Her Rotary Club family will greatly miss her. A funeral service will be held at Sacred Heart Church for friends and family to attend at 1:00 p.m. on December 13, 2024.
Brad Hyslop is a lifelong resident of Hudson, a community situated on the shoreline of Lac Seul, Brad acquired a sense for adventure by exploring the waters and shoreline of this unique lake. After high school further adventures followed as Brad spent seven months backpacking through Europe on a gap year before attending Algonquin College in Ottawa and earning a diploma in photography.
Brad will share some of his journey with us on November 28.
See his web page https://www.vesselquest.ca/
Karisma Vyas is a 5th-year Biosystems Engineering student at the University of Manitoba, as well as the Vice President of Finance for UMEarth. She will present a slideshow about their upcoming Honduras Engineering Water System project. This initiative can potentially create significant positive change, and they believe our involvement could greatly enhance its impact.
The project focuses on addressing critical water infrastructure challenges in underserved communities in Honduras by providing sustainable and clean water solutions. It aligns with our university's values of social responsibility and global outreach, and we are confident it presents a meaningful opportunity for collaboration.
Opportunity of a Lifetime
Are you interested in learning a new language or meeting new people? Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime for the more than 8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing your own culture and embracing a new one, you help foster global understanding—and learn a great deal about yourself and your home country in the process.
Sioux Lookout had a Community Service sign just before the Pelican Lake bridge for several years. During construction, the community lost the sign.
In 2023, the Sioux Lookout Rotary Club initiated a project to restore the sign. The municipality offered the club an unused signpost across from Farlinger Park (Town Beach).
In July 2024, everything came together, and members of the Rotary Club, including Alanna, Lorenzo, Bill, Lew, Dick and Andreas, installed the new Community Sign.
The New Community Club Sign is slightly different from the usual Community Service Signs as it includes 16 clubs that contribute to making Sioux Lookout a better community.
Volunteerism is alive and well in Sioux Lookout, we thank those who sent in nominations, but we also we are grateful for the hundreds of volunteers in this community. Without their dedication so many of our favourite events would not continue to happen.
Rotary’s alumni honoree works to transform mindsets in peacebuilding efforts
Rotary’s alumni honoree works to transform mindsets in peacebuilding
The game changer
Meet your 2026-27 Rotary president, Olayinka Hakeem Babalola
Indian developer donates US$50 million to The Rotary Foundation
Ravishankar Dakoju pledged that he and his wife and fellow club member, Paola Dakoju, would donate approximately US$50 million (4.5 billion Indian rupees) to The Rotary Foundation.
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