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Public Notice - Lifting Covid-19 Restrictions

City Council Meetings - Lifting of Covid-19 Restrictions

Due to the lifting of the Provincial State of Emergency and Public Health Orders regarding COVID-19 on July 11, 2021, all City of Yorkton public meetings including Regular Council Meetings, Committee of the Whole Council Meetings, Council Committee Meetings, Town Hall Meetings, etc. may resume as normal (pre-COVID-19). The City of Yorkton is still committed to following the Government of Saskatchewan Health Guidelines. Here are a few things...

All you need to know about your 2021 Taxes

The 2021 Tax Notices have now been sent out. The deadline to pay your 2021 Property Taxes has been extended to September 30, 2021.

Will the reassessment of my property in 2021 change what I pay in property tax?

Provincial legislation requires us to reassess your property every four years. In a revaluation year, some assessments will go up and some will go down. Your taxes will likely be different than last year depending on how your assessment changed.

To learn more about Revaluation and how it affects...

Darlington Street East Reconstruction

Reconstruction of Darlington Street East between Mayhew Avenue and Dracup Avenue completed on July 12, 2021.

Construction on this section of road was part of a three-phase plan which included the reconstruction of Darlington East and Mayhew Avenue as well as a new roundabout.

Construction of Darlington Street East consisted of removing and replacing old pavement and subsoils as well as reducing potential flooding under the Darlington overpass. The roadbed was replaced with new asphalt and a new pathway...

FCM Jordon Project Award

City Receives Federation of Canadian Municipalities Award

The City of Yorkton recently received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Award for Outstanding Institutional Contribution to FCM International Programs.  The award for participating in the Jordan Municipal Support Project was officially announced at the regular meeting of Council Monday. 

The Jordan Municipal Support Project supports Jordanian municipalities through professional advice and assistance in improving municipal...

2021 Water Main Flushing Program

The Public Works Department will begin a water main flushing program on Sunday, June 13 at 8 p.m. Flushing is required to remove the rust and sediment that has accumulated in the water mains. City crews will be flushing the mains from approximately 8 p.m. through to 6 a.m. daily until completed on June 24. 

Notification of areas to be flushed will be posted on the City of Yorkton Facebook page. You may also call the Public Works Department at 306-786-1760 for information between 7 a.m. and 4...