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Deer Park Water and Sewer Construction starting July, 2022

Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2022 06:59 AM

Construction of water and sewer services for the Deer Park Clubhouse will begin July 4, 2022, causing road disruptions along Highway 52. The awarded contractor, Castle Oilfield Construction, will begin mobilizing to the area this week to prepare for construction.

The construction zone speed limit will be reduced to 30 km/hr and the southbound lane heading east into Yorkton will be reduced to one lane during this time. A portion of Sully Ave will be closed with local traffic access only.

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2022 Asphalt Crack Sealing Program

Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 09:56 AM

June 28, 2022 - City crew will be crack sealing on Whitesand Drive and Good Spirit Crescent starting today, Tuesday, June 28.

June 23, 2022 - City crews will continue crack sealing in the following locations this week:

  • Smith St. (Dracup - Highway 9)
  • Mayhew (York Road - Darlington Street)
  • York Road East (Mayhew - Whitesand Drive)

June 14, 2022 -City crews will be crack sealing in the downtown area between Smith Street & Broadway Street, from Myrtle Ave. to 6th Ave. N. starting Wednesday, June 15,...

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Elizabeth Street Connector path at Logan Green closed for paving starting July

Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 08:16 AM

Elizabeth Street Connector Path at Logan Green will be closed in July for pathway paving. This project is expected to be complete by the first week of August, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. Residents using the Logan Green Pathways are asked to respect the work zone and use alternate paths for the duration of the project.

The Logan Green Pathway Paving project is funded by the Federal Government and the Provincial Government. In addition, solar lights will be installed...

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Free Pancake Breakfast and Downtown Bike Lock Unveiling - Today

Posted on Monday, June 27, 2022 07:10 AM

The City of Yorkton is hosting a free pancake breakfast and unveiling ceremony for the new downtown bike lock design and you're invited!  

Come down to City Centre Park today! (June 27, 2022)
  • Pancake breakfast - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Opening ceremonies beginning at 10:30 a.m.
  • Presentations and ribbon cutting to follow  

Mayor Hippsley, YTC Director of Operations Trevor Acoose, and the artist that designed the new bike locks will all be speaking at the event.  In addition, the local YTC Drum group will...

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June 23 Storm Update

Posted on Friday, June 24, 2022 11:52 AM

Yesterday, Yorkton experienced heavy rain and hail throughout the City. City crews worked throughout the evening and overnight to address flooded intersections, manhole covers and other flood-related issues on roadways.

Water has receded from flooded streets and most intersections were clear for today’s commute. City crews continue to clear catch basin covers from debris as well as remove barricades from areas of concern.

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Currently, the City’s water management...