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Phase 1 UPDATE - Water Main Replacement on McBurney Drive
Posted on Monday, July 08, 2024 04:12 PM
The Water Main Replacement on McBurney is now approximately 40% completed, with Phase 1 reaching 80% completion. On July 4 and 5, most residents in Phase 1 were successfully taken off temporary water and reconnected to their permanent water service.
Over the next two weeks, residents can expect ongoing roadwork and concrete work as the project continues to advance. The project team remains committed to minimizing disruptions and ensuring a smooth transition as the work progresses.
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York Road Reconstruction Phase 5
Posted on Friday, July 05, 2024 06:16 PM
Phase 4 is 80% complete, completion of this phase is expected as soon as possible, but recent weather has caused some delays. Phase 5 of the York Road Reconstruction will begin Monday, July 8, 2024.
Road Closures along York Road will be extended from First Avenue North to Gladstone Avenue North, with a detour in place on Second Avenue North for local traffic and vehicles accessing business along York Road.
Phase 4 & 5 Local Access Road Closure and Detour Map
Phase 5 is expected to take...
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York Road Reconstruction Phase 4 - Update Friday, July 3, 2024
Posted on Friday, July 05, 2024 06:05 PM
Phase 4 of the York Road Reconstruction is approximately 80% complete.
This phase included some of the largest and most significant infrastructure improvements of the entire project, some of the major improvements included a
- Key drainage channel on the north end of the City; and
- Large box culverts were installed across York Road to improve stormwater removal from many inner City areas.
There were some challenges due to the CN rail’s proximity to one of the City’s largest drainage structures. Where...
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Free Parking in Downtown City Owned Lots
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 08:42 AM
Parking in the downtown City owned parking lots will be free from July 1-5, 2024.
To encourage business activity in the downtown area of Yorkton, City Council voted in favour of offering additional free parking weeks in the downtown City owned parking lots at the November 27, 2023 Council Meeting.
Stay tuned for more free parking weeks throughout 2024.
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Adjusted Services for Canada Day, Monday, July 1, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 02:00 PM
The City of Yorkton will have a number of adjusted hours of operation on Monday, July 1, 2024.
City Hall
- Closed on Monday, July 1, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 8 a.m.
Public Works
- Closed on Monday, July 1, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, July 2, 2023, at 7 a.m.
- Report a Concern online or for immediate emergencies dial 306-786-1760.
Garbage and Recycling Collections
- There are no changes to residential garbage collection
- There are no changes to residential recycling collection
City Landfill