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Proposed 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets Available for Public Review

Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 11:53 AM

The City of Yorkton has released its proposed 2023 budget, which includes an increase in total taxation revenue of $1,052,000 (or 3.93%).

The proposed budget includes the City’s plan to invest in city assets and infrastructure improvements, and continue to provide the same level of service to residents as the prior year. A large portion of the increase goes towards paying for the inflationary cost increases on many expenses incurred by the City including power, energy, fuel and construction costs.

The...

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The Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal Recipients

Posted on Friday, January 27, 2023 03:56 PM

To view photos from the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Ceremony held at the Gallagher Centre on January 27, 2023, please click here.

In 2022, Canada celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 70th anniversary on the Throne. She was Canada’s longest reigning Sovereign and the first to celebrate a platinum jubilee. To help mark this historic milestone, the City of Yorkton was invited to participate in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal Program....

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Snow Route Parking Ban in Effect for the Downtown Core starting Thursday, January 26, 2023

Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2023 03:20 PM

City crews will be clearing the downtown core (Green Priority), starting tonight, Thursday, January 26 at 11 p.m. until 7 a.m. A 72 hour Snow Route Parking Ban has been put in place for this area to allow the equipment to clean the roads thoroughly. Crews will also be focusing on clearing highways, followed by main streets and emergency routes.

Parking during the day is permitted in the downtown area to allow businesses to continue to operate on a normal basis. When you see a plow or grader...

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New Year's Eve Events at the Gallagher Centre - Saturday, December 31

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 01:38 PM

Join us at the Gallagher Centre on Saturday, December 31 for some fun New Years activities the whole family can enjoy. 

Noon Year's Eve

Come to the Gallagher Centre Flexihall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Remax Yorkton Noon Year's Eve event. This is a free event, however families can bring a non-perishable item to donate to the Yorkton Food Bank. 

There will be bouncers from Kerrs Bouncers and Inflatables, face painting, crafts, door prizes and more. The SNS Concession will be open and...

City of Yorkton Holiday Hours

Adjusted Services and Holiday Hours for December 24, 2022 to January 2, 2023

Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 02:28 PM

The City of Yorkton’s facilities will have reduced hours over the holiday season. Please check the schedule below for holiday hours.

City Hall City Hall Holiday Hours DateTime Friday, December 23, 2022 Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2022 Closed Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Closed Wednesday, December 28, 2022 Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022 Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 Open 8 a.m....