Category Archives: Yorkton News
City of Melville launches anonymous housing survey for residents
The City of Melville is asking residents to help shape the community's housing future. City officials have launched a voluntary and completely anonymous housing survey aimed at gathering feedback on t...
Mar 16, 2026
Potash train derailment near Lestock sends 49 cars off tracks
LESTOCK - Crews with CN and local emergency responders are at the scene of a train derailment near Lestock. The company says the incident happened at about 5:40 a.m. near the community northeast of Re...
Mar 12, 2026
Yorkton updates housing bylaw as city explores federal funding program
YORKTON - The City of Yorkton has amended a housing bylaw as it explores a potential federal funding opportunity to accelerate new housing construction. City council approved changes to the Yorkton Ho...
Mar 12, 2026
Melville youth council recognized with Saskatchewan Municipal Award
MELVILLE - A program aimed at strengthening youth engagement in municipal decision-making has earned the City of Melville recognition at the 19th annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards. Melville's youth...
Mar 12, 2026
Yorkton RCMP searching for escaped prisoner
YORKTON - Yorkton RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of wanted man Jefferson Jobb. On March 10 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Yorkton RCMP received a report of an escaped prisoner. The invest...
Mar 10, 2026
New court date for man accused of kidnapping with a firearm in Yorkton
YORKTON - One of two men charged with kidnapping with a firearm following an incident in Yorkton has appeared in court again. On Jan. 20, Mounties say a man was in a parked vehicle on 4th Avenue North...
Mar 10, 2026
Another court appearance for man arrested in Wynyard drug bust
YORKTON - A new court date has been set for a man arrested following a significant drug bust in Wynyard. On March 4, Mounties pulled over a car on Avenue D East in the town. A search of the vehicle tu...
Mar 10, 2026
Two men appear in Yorkton court after cocaine trafficking bust
YORKTON - Court appearances have been made for two of three men arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Yorkton. Last June, police pulled over a vehicle on Highway 10, just sou...
Mar 10, 2026
Easter Seals Snowarama sets record, raising $296,075
The 49th edition of Easter Seals Snowrama was another record-breaker. A total of 250 pledge raisers took part in the event, raising a total of $296,075, to allow children, youth and adults experiencin...
Mar 09, 2026
East-central Saskatchewan road and bridge projects receive funding through provincial program
YORKTON - Several rural municipalities across east-central Saskatchewan are set to receive funding for road, bridge and culvert improvements through a provincial infrastructure program aimed at streng...
Mar 07, 2026
