City News

Adjusted Services for Remembrance Day, Friday, November 11

The Remembrance Day service put on by the Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 - Yorkton will be held on Friday, November 11 at 10:45 a.m. in the Gallagher Centre Flexihall. At 12 p.m. there will be a Remembrance Day Luncheon at the Gallagher Centre National Bank Room. 

The City of Yorkton will have a number of adjusted hours of operation on Remembrance Day, Friday, November 11.

City Hall

• Closed on Friday, November 11 and will reopen Monday, November 14, at 8 a.m.

Public Works

City recognizes National Indigenous Veterans Day

November 8 is National Indigenous Veterans Day, a day to remember Indigenous peoples - past and present- who have served and continue to serve with great pride and sacrifice for our freedom. 

It is estimated that over 12,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people served in the great conflicts of the 20th century and at least 500 lost their lives. Indigenous people have had to overcome many challenges to serve in uniform - from learning a new language and adapting to cultural differences,...

Facility Sponsor George Gallagher passes away

City Council and the Gallagher Centre management and staff were saddened to hear of the recent passing of George Gallagher, whom the facility is named after.

“It comes with great sadness that the city of Yorkton learns of the passing of Mr. George Gallagher,” said Mayor Mitch Hippsley. “George was a true pioneer in the world of radio and was greatly respected not only in the city but throughout the entire country,” says Hippsley. “He was a leader and brilliant man that always had his great viewpoints...

2022 Halloween Decorating Contest

We are pleased to announce the second annual Halloween Decorating Contest. 

Get out your spider webs, goblins and ghouls to decorate your house or business this Halloween. Members of our community are invited to decorate their home or store front and submit a photo to the City of Yorkton from October 11 - 25 for a chance to win some spook-tacular prizes. 

Entries will be added to a Voting Board, where the public can "like" their favourite decorated home or store front. Voting will be open...

Adjusted Services for Thanksgiving, Monday, October 10

The City of Yorkton will have a number of adjusted hours of operation on Thanksgiving, Monday, October 10.

City Hall

• Closed on Monday, October 10 and will reopen Tuesday, October 11, at 8 a.m.

Public Works

• Closed on Monday, October 10 and will reopen Tuesday, October 11, at 7 a.m.
• Report a Concern online or for immediate emergencies dial 306-786-1760.

Garbage and Recycling Collections

• Residential garbage pickup: Regular garbage pickup
• Residential recycling pickup: Regular recycling pickup

City Landfill