CITY OF YORKTON

YORKTON – Farmers and implement dealers gathered north of the city the morning of Sept. 17 to take part in the Health Foundation’s Farming for Health harvest. “Between the farm implement dealers and some of the ag suppliers in the area we manage to put a crop in every year and we harvest 400 acres […]

Yorkton City Council approved an amendment to the Fire Prevention Bylaw last night to tackle unsafe outdoor living conditions. This Bylaw sets crucial guidelines to enhance community safety and protect vulnerable populations. Yorkton is dedicated to a people-first strategy when assisting homeless individuals living outdoors.  With a strong commitment to human rights, they understand the […]

The City of Yorkton is advising the public that it has lifted the Drinking Water Advisory, that had been in effect for the Heritage Heights area. The advisory affected areas including Matheson Crescent, Langrill Drive, Gibson Bay, Larmour Bay, and parts of McBurney Drive. Please note that during a Drinking Water Advisory, while water testing […]

The City of Yorkton has selected Brad Hvidston as their new city manager, effective June 24th.  The position was left vacant in February after the termination of Lonnie Kaal. The city’s Director of Planning, Building & Development  Michael Eger  has covered the position in the interim. Hvidston comes to the city with an extensive wealth of municipal experience […]

The City of Yorkton has declared a 72-hour Snow Route Parking Ban for the downtown core, after the snowfall over the past couple of days. The Blue Route parking ban comes into effect tonight at 11 p.m., and lasts until 7 a.m.. Please note that during the day normal parking is permitted, to allow businesses […]

A new airport terminal is officially a go for the city of Yorkton.    Last night (Mon), city council voted 3-2, to approve the 2.3-million-dollar project at the Yorkton Municipal Airport. It was initially brought forward to the council in the fall, but was denied, as council told city administration to revise their plan.   While the […]

Yorkton City Council have announced they’ve voted to part ways with City Manager Lonnie Kaal.  The decision was made during a special meeting of council held last night (Thurs), and the press release states that council felt that a change in leadership at this level is required at this time and is confident that Council can […]

Yorkton City Council has approved releasing a draft of the 2024/25 Capital and Operating Budgets to the public.    The proposed budget will be posted on the city’s website, to allow for public feedback, before Council gives final approval.  The budget would consist of 2.5% operational and 1.0% Capital increases, totaling 3.5%.    Online feedback forms are […]

The winners of the City of Yorkton’s 2023 Civic Recognition Awards were announced during last night’s (Mon) city council meeting.  The awards were divided into three categories: Adult, Youth, and Group. Kristin Weber was selected for the Adult category, Avery Bond for the Youth category, and the Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton took home […]