City News

2023 Budget Survey recap and Contest Winner

The City of Yorkton ran a public engagement survey on our website from October 11 to November 4, focusing on our 2023 Budget and service delivery. 

We asked for public's feedback on a variety of our core services and whether taxpayers would like to spend less, more or the same on different service levels as well as what your priorities for spending in the community are, including capital projects. This was one of our first survey launches of our new 'Shape Your City' engagement platform. 

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Local Resident, Darlene Stakiw receives Certification of Achievement

At the Regular City Council meeting on November 14, Darlene Stakiw was presented with the City of Yorkton Certificate of Achievement for her decades of excellent and dedicated community service and volunteerism.

The Certification of Achievement is developed to provide the Mayor and City Council with a meaningful and enduring way to recognize citizens of extraordinary achievement. Yorkton residents who achieve international, national or provincial excellence in business, education, academics,...

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...