Hockey Tournament Boosts Sioux Lookout Economy

Sioux Lookout is about to welcome three thousand people to the community over the next ten days.
The annual Northern First Nations Hockey Tournament kicks off today and it has a huge impact on the local economy.
Al Howie, Director of Public Services, says studies have shown the tournament can generate as much as 900-thousand dollars with various local economic spin-offs.
Despite the influx of people, Howie says the event generally has a positive impact on the community with few problems reported.