Category Archives: Yorkton News
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)
Yorkton's audited financial report shows strong fiscal position
The City of Yorkton presented its audited financial report to council during the August 11 meeting, offering a comprehensive look at the municipality's financial health and priorities. The report reve...
Aug 12, 2025 Yorkton City Council. (Photo: Tanner Wallace-Scribner)
Former City Manager tops highest paid City of Yorkton employees
The City of Yorkton has released its annual salary disclosure list, showing 10 municipal employees earned more than $125,000 in 2024 and 36 employees made more than $100,000. Former City Manager Lonni...
Aug 12, 2025 Yorkton City Hall. (Photo: Tanner Wallace-Scribner)
City of Melville passes on hosting 2028 Saskatchewan summer games
Melville City Council has decided not to pursue hosting the 2028 Saskatchewan Summer Games, citing major infrastructure gaps and high costs. A city review found Melville lacks a regulation rubberized ...
Aug 11, 2025
