YORKTON — The provincial government is allocating new funding to policing in Yorkton.
The government is committing $357,000 in 2025-26 through the Municipal Police Grants program to help fund three RCMP positions in the community.
The funding will continue to support targeted policing initiatives, including the Police and Crisis Team, which pairs an RCMP officer with a mental health professional to respond to calls involving people in crisis.
Yorkton MLA David Chan said the investment reinforces the province’s commitment to community safety.
“Our government’s support for policing initiatives in Yorkton reflects our ongoing commitment to build safe and secure communities for everyone in Saskatchewan,” Chan said on behalf of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod, K.C. “We are proud to support the work of Yorkton RCMP as they continue to make a real difference in the community they serve.”
Yorkton Mayor Aaron Kienle said the partnership between the city and the province remains key to maintaining safety in the region.
“The City of Yorkton appreciates the province’s continued investment in municipal policing through a sustainable annual grant,” Kienle said. “Together, with the City’s annual $6.5 million investment in RCMP services, this partnership helps ensure Yorkton remains a safe and welcoming community.”
The Municipal Police Grants program has supported police services since 1998.
For 2025-26, the program will fund 160 municipal police positions in nine communities across Saskatchewan.
