Category Archives: Yorkton News
New Horizons Seniors Club dances into new chapter at Yorkton venue
After decades in their former location, the New Horizons Seniors Club of Yorkton is enjoying its new digs. Jean Remezoff with the club said accessibility was the biggest issue with the old home, locat...
Aug 15, 2025 The New Horizons Senior Centre had a good turnout for its final dance at its old building. Photo sourced from New Horizons' Facebook page
Good Spirit School Division tackles major summer upgrades, renovations
The Good Spirit School Division is in the midst of a busy summer of school upgrades, renovations and other projects. In an email facilities manager Patrick Morrison said Dr. Brass School in Yorkton is...
Aug 15, 2025 Yorkton Regional High School. Good Spirit School Division
Roblin man charged after disturbance involving replica firearm
A 34-year-old man is facing charges after RCMP responded to reports of a fight involving weapons in Roblin. Police say they were called to Princess Street on Aug. 13 at about 3:55 p.m. after receiving...
Aug 15, 2025
Yorkton Crush looking to upgrade softball diamonds
The Yorkton Crush Girls' Softball program wants to see much-needed upgrades proceed for the York Lake Ball Diamonds. Darcy Zaharia, a parent of one of the Crush's athletes, said the amenities at the d...
Aug 15, 2025 The clubhouse at the York Lake Ball Diamonds.Photo courtesy of Darcy Zaharia
PM Carney speaks to Moe, pledges canola help
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is focused on a series of measures to support farmers in the wake of China's new 75.8 per cent tariffs on canola seed. In a post on the X platform Thursday, Prime Mi...
Aug 15, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers opening remarks ahead of the Métis Major Projects Summit at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Cataract surgeries return to Yorkton hospital after nearly seven years
Cataract surgeries have resumed at Yorkton Regional Hospital for the first time in almost seven years. The hospital's former ophthalmologist left nearly a decade ago, and recruitment efforts have take...
Aug 15, 2025 Photo: SaskToday
Wadena RCMP seize drugs, firearms during traffic stops
Wadena RCMP have charged two men following separate traffic stops in the region earlier this month, seizing illicit drugs, firearms and ammunition. On August 6, officers conducted a traffic stop in Ky...
Aug 14, 2025
Yorkton seeks grant for tree planting
The City of Yorkton is hoping to access a grant to facilitate the planting of trees in three locations in the community. Taylor Morrison, director of recreation and community services with the city, t...
Aug 13, 2025 The City of Yorkton in looking at a major tree planting program. (File Photo) Orchid Horticulture photo
Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society repays $60,000 to city, construction of interpretive centre progressing
The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society presented a $60,000 cheque to the City of Yorkton as part of its ongoing repayment for a city loan that helped jump-start construction on the society's interpre...
Aug 13, 2025 Chair of the Yorkton Brick Mill Society Larry Pearen presents a cheque to Yorkon Mayor Aaron Kienle. (Photo: Tanner Wallace-Scribner)
Yorkton council approves new home for Paws and Claws adoption centre
A new pet adoption centre will soon open its doors in downtown Yorkton after city council gave its unanimous approval during its regular meeting on Monday. Yorkton Mayor Aaron Kienle revealed the cent...
Aug 12, 2025 12 Fourth Avenue North. (Photo: Tanner Wallace-Scribner)
