Sioux Narrows - Nestor Falls

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The Township of Sioux Narrows - Nestor Falls is requesting proposals for AODA Compliant Sound Solutions.

Introduction and Scope:

The Township of Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls is seeking proposals from qualified firms for sound work under AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) standards for our council chamber locations (Sioux Narrows and Nestor Falls).

We are looking to have installed audio systems that meet accessibility requirements to enable appropriate amplification of council and/or staff and/or presenters to be heard throughout the room.

Project Background:

At present the council chambers are not equipped with sound amplification or other audio systems. While the rooms are small, we are seeing an increased number of attendees at public meetings making adequate sound amplification a challenge. This has brought to light a need for improved sound amplification.

Requirements and Key Considerations for an AODA-compliant sound system:

Clear and Understandable Audio

The system should provide clear and easy-to-understand audio for all participants, including those with hearing impairments.

Appropriate Amplification

The system should provide adequate amplification to ensure everyone can hear the speakers/presenters clearly, including in the back and all areas of the room.

Hearing-Aid Compatibility

Microphones and sound systems should be designed to be compatible with hearing aids.

Training and Support

Include training and ongoing support for staff on how to operate the system and ensure accessibility standards are met.

Compliance with AODA

Qualified firms must have prior experience having successfully installed AODA compliant audio/sound systems in a public setting. References are required to be supplied from independent firms for whom work has been completed.

Proposal Submission Requirements:

Interested firms are invited to prepare a detailed proposal which clearly indicates how the work will be carried out and detail how the AODA Standards will be met.

Firms must arrange to visit the sites prior to submission of a proposal.

All interested firms must submit one electronic copy of their proposal.

All proposals must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 20th, 2025.

Proposals and requests for further information should be directed to:

Wanda Kabel, CAO

Township of Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls

wkabel@snnf.ca

Phone: 807-226-5241

The Township of Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls is committed to accessibility as expressed in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (hereinafter referred to as the AODA), including the legal obligation to provide accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities with respect to goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises. The Township is committed to fostering, creating and maintaining a barrier-free environment for all individuals, providing equal rights and opportunities, and as a result, has established an Accessibility Policy, which can be accessed by clicking here.


The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is seeking quotations for the provision of a fish fry meal and concession style services at the Truth and Reconciliation- Our Path Forward event taking place on Saturday September 27,2025.

Interested Caterers are invited to prepare a quote which contains all of the elements outlined in the RFP document available here. Incomplete quotes may not be considered.

All quotes must be submitted by end of day on Friday June 13, 2025. The successful caterer will be notified by mid-July.

Proposals and requests for further information should be directed to:

Truth and Reconciliation - Our Path Forward Committee

Township of Sioux Narrows - Nestor Falls

Phone: 807-226-5241 ext. 204

Email: Wanda Kabel wkabel@snnf.ca

The Township of Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls declared surplus, by resolution of council at their regular meeting March 4th, 2025, 5866 Hwy 71’, Sioux Narrows, Ontario, P0X 1N0, 23R-3293, 1.3 acres to be sold directly to Ayrie Developments (Kenora) Inc. for a future 6 unit housing development.

Notice was sent to the neighbours within 100m of the subject property, according to the procedures of our Land Disposition by-law. Notice was also posted on the municipality’s website and on site. The notices included a sketch of the property.

Those who had questions regarding the property, were directed to contact Jeffrey Port, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Development, up to and including April 4th, 2025.

File No. OP 02 24 (OPA #2) & Z 04 (Pioneer Park)
By The Corporation of the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

TAKE NOTICE that the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls passed an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment, being amendments to the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 279 on the 4th day of February 2025 under sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act, (the Act) R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended.

AND TAKE NOTICE that any public body or agency may appeal the passing the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments to the Ontario Land Tribunals (OLT) by filing a Notice of Appeal with the Clerk of the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 3rd day of March, 2025. The Notice of Appeal must set out the reasons for the appeal and be accompanied by the prescribed OLT fee made payable to the Minister of Finance. The OLT only accepts filing fee payment by certified cheque or money order. If you wish to appeal to the OLT, the appeal form is available from the ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL website at www.olt.gov.on.ca.

General:

Not later than 20 days after the day that the giving of notice as required by Section 17 and Section 34 (18) of the Act is completed, any of the following may appeal to the OLT;

  • A public body or agency who, before the by-law was passed, made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to Council; or
  • The Minister.

Only public bodies or agencies may appeal an Official Plan Amendment or zoning by-law amendment to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an individual or unincorporated association or group.

No public body or agency shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal, unless, before the by-law was passed, the public body or agency made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the public body or agency as a party.

Purpose and Effect of Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments:

Purpose: To amend the Official Plan by changing the Official Plan land use designation from Open Space to residential and Zoning By-law 279 by changing the land use of the subject property from Open Space to R2 *6, R2 (H) and General Commercial (H).

Effect: To permit the development of six (6) residential units.

Location of the Lands

The Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment apply the lands presently known as Pioneer Park in Sioux Narrows.
A copy of Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments are available for inspection at the Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Municipal Office on Highway 71 in Sioux Narrows.

Further inquiries regarding the by-law may be directed to the Director of Planning and Development, located at the Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Municipal Office, Highway 71, Sioux Narrows ON, P0X 1N0, (807) 226-5241 x 203 Email: jport@snnf.ca.

DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF SIOUX NARROWS-NESTOR FALLS THIS 11TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.

Jeffrey C. Port, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Development
The Corporation of the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

The Planning Report for the Pioneer Park Statutory Public Meeting scheduled for December 3rd, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Sioux Narrows, Ontario, can be viewed here: Planning Report – Official Plan and Zoning Amendments Pioneer Park.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SIOUX NARROWS-NESTOR FALLS

OFFICIAL PLAN AND COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls will hold a Statutory Public Meeting to consider amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law under Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act as follows:

THE PURPOSE of the amendments is to permit residential housing on the property formerly known as “Pioneer Park”, located in the Sioux Narrows townsite.

THE EFFECT of the amendments is to allow for a new 6 unit residential development on a portion of the property, and a Hold (H) on the balance of the property until such time as all environmental issues have been addressed.

STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING on December 3rd 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Sioux Narrows, Ontario.

ANY PERSON MAY ATTEND the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments. At the public meeting, presentations that would take longer than five minutes should be presented in written form and summarized orally. All written submissions received prior to December 3rd, 2024, or comments on submissions made at the public meeting, will be considered.

If an agency or public body does not make a written or oral submission to the Township of Sioux Narrows- Nestor Falls before the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment is adopted, or at the public meeting, they are not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls to the Ontario land Tribunal (OLT). In addition, the agency or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the OLT unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the agency or public body as a party.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Copies of the amendments are available for review as follows:

IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE RECOMMENDATION AND/OR THE DECISION in respect of this matter, you must submit a written request to:

Jeffrey Port, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Development
PO Box 417, Sioux Narrows, ON P0X 1N0
Phone: 807-464-1481 – or – email: jport@snnf.ca.

For further information, comments, or questions about the zoning by-law, please contact: Jeffrey Port, MCIP, RPP. Phone: 807-464-1481, or email: jport@snnf.ca.

DATED at the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls: November 8th, 2024
Jeffrey Port, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Development

The Council of the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls adopted the Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Integrity Commissioner Report dated March 17th, 2024, by resolution 29-24, on April 2nd, 2024. The report can be found by clicking here.

The report and recommendations therein were prepared for the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls. The report is not to be relied upon for any other purpose but that which was set out by the Council of the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, and the township disclaims any unauthorized use.

Click here to view the report.

Bids are invited and will be received for the following items that have been declared surplus by Council:

1. 1998 Fire Truck, Engine Make/Model 429-V4 Lima, Pump Make/Model Darley LDM, Single Cab, Bench Seat Style, Current kms 299,901, 5 Compartments on each side, 1 rear Compartment, 4-2/5” Discharges, 1-4” Storz Discharge, 1-Monitor Discharge, 2-Preconnect Hose Beds, 3-Section Supply Hose Bends. Minimum bid $15,000.00.

2. Metal Swing Set adjacent to Sioux Narrows Municipal Office/Fire Hall. Unit is currently installed with cement. Removal by bidder preferred, under supervision of the Municipal Maintenance Supervisor or designate, leaving minimal to no site damage after removal. If bidder cannot remove, indicate in bid. No minimum bid. Preference will be given to highest bid offer that includes self-removal, confirming no/minimal damage to site after removal in writing.

Both above are on an “as is, where is” basis. Truck may be seen by contacting the Fire Chief at 807-464-1293 or fire@snnf.ca and any answers shall be directed to the Fire Chief. The swing may be seen adjacent to the Sioux Narrows Municipal Office/Fire Hall (5521 Highway 71).

Separate bids are required for each item and bidder must indicate on outside of envelope if bid is for the “Fire Truck” or the “Swing Set”.

Bid(s) must be sealed and must include price (please note that HST in addition to the bid offer price is applicable), bidder’s name, address and contact information (email address and telephone number), and must be signed by the bidder.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to make arrangements to view the item(s) and obtain further information.

The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls
P.O. Box 417
5521 Highway 71 Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0

The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is under no obligation to accept any or all bids. The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has sole and unfettered discretion in the acceptance, review, evaluation and selection of any and all bids or proposals received.

Over the past 5 years, there has been a growing trend in the use of online booking services such as Air B&B and Vacation Rental by Owner (VRBO) for residential homeowners to rent out their homes on a short-term basis for the purpose of generating income. These are commonly known as Short Term Rentals, or STRS. The emergence of STRS as income properties is widespread, both internationally and in Canada and the United States.

However, while generating income for the owner, many of these rental properties have a negative impact on neighbourhoods and communities—they also generate land use conflicts in residential areas, and tend to create shortages in affordable housing as investors purchase modestly priced homes as commercial rental properties.

Additionally, STRs deplete the limited housing stock available in the community as properties are being purchased for income making it challenging for new and existing residents to find housing in our community. The lack of available housing in the community can contribute to stagnation within our economy and is something we hope to mitigate in our community.

The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has not been immune to this trend, as many cottage owners have seen this as an opportunity to generate some additional income from their cottages when not in use. Further, many potential purchasers are now using this as a business model to assist in the financing of a new cottage purchase.

The Township has been attempting to manage STRS through the zoning by-law over the past several years. As a result, it has become clear that a more precise land use policy would be helpful to Council in making land use decisions on STRS. Planning staff have been directed to prepare a new policy in the Official Plan that will assist Council in making decisions on the approval of future STRS, taking into consideration potential disruptions in residential neighbourhoods, the health and safety of the public and the impact on affordable housing in the community.

There were two public open houses, May 2nd, 2023, and June 6th, 2023, and a Statutory Public Meeting was held July 4th, 2023, to review and comment on the proposed amendment to the Official Plan. Council considered the related by-laws at their regular meeting August 1st, 2023 and finally passed the by-laws at their regular meeting September 5th, 2023. The matter was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, however as of February 8th, 2024, the Appeal was withdrawn, the matter was closed and the amendments passed September 5th, 2023, are in force.

The amendments have passed and are now in force. For more information, please contact the Planning Department at the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls at 807-226-5241.

The Municipal Council of the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has closed the open RFP for the Pioneer Park property. They have received a proposal from Ayrie Development which they will begin reviewing.

The Township remains open to receiving RFPs for Lot 2. Detailed information on this RFP can be found here: Lot 2 RFP

This is an open and on-going RFP. Proposals from qualified housing developers will be accepted until council deems the process closed.

For further information please contact: Heather Gropp, Community Development Officer hgropp@snnf.ca

Dear Community Members:

Re: Updates from the Sioux Narrows Nursing Station

On behalf of Municipal Council and our Clinic Physicians, we would like to take this opportunity to give a few updates and friendly reminders regarding Nursing Station services and policies.

Please note that the Sioux Narrows Nursing Station is NOT a family medical practice, walk-in clinic, or urgent care clinic. It is not able to perform diagnostic testing or imaging on-site. Under the terms of Ontario’s Underserviced Area Program funding, the mandate of the community clinic is to make medical care available for residents of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls who do not have a primary care provider (e.g., are not yet rostered to a doctor).

The community clinic provides two, 3-hour (maximum) Physician Clinics per week attended by Dr. Rowena Lass and Dr. Kerry Anderson. Caitlin Campbell, RN, also holds regular nursing clinic days. Dawn Madden is the friendly voice on the phone and face at reception who also carries out many other administrative duties at the clinic.

This is not a walk-in clinic. Appointments MUST BE scheduled by phone ahead of time by calling 807-226-1081. The clinic is not open or staffed every day, so if you are unable to reach Dawn, please use the clinic phone number to call back during clinic hours. Please do not leave appointment requests on the voice messaging system. People with urgent or emergent medical concerns should contact 911 or attend the closest emergency department.

In recent years, there has been an increase in clients without access to a family doctor or nurse at any other clinic. To continue to accommodate those most in need and without alternative access to primary care, as of December 1, 2023, we will no longer be able to see those who have (are rostered to) a family doctor or nurse practitioner in another community (eg. Kenora, Emo, Fort Frances or Winnipeg). Please contact your own primary care provider for all future appointments.

Services remain available to those without a primary care provider, and we suggest registering with Health Care Connect at: 1-800-445-1822 or https://hcc3.hcc.moh.gov.on.ca/HCCWeb/faces/layoutHCCHomePage.xhtml

Nursing Station hours, when available at the time of publishing, are posted in the monthly newsletter, as well as on our voicemail. When dates do change, we make all reasonable attempts to post these changes. We ask that people DO NOT contact clinic staff outside of office hours, or on their private/personal phone numbers or social media to request an appointment. This applies to everyone. We have directed our staff not to respond to messages of this nature.

We are happy to have these health services available locally and provide the above information to help guide appropriate use of the services. Only in this way can our medical staff best serve client needs and sustain services into the future.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,

Gale Black, Mayor

Kerry Anderson, BSc, MD, CCFP

Rowena Lass, MB, ChB

The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by Local Authority Services (LAS) between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. For further information and access to LAS request for proposal (RFP) notices, please review the website at www.las.on.ca.