City News

2022 Bicycle Rodeo Kickoff

The ninth annual Yorkton Bike Rodeo kicks off this week from May 16-20, 2022. Grade three students from all eight elementary schools in Yorkton will have the opportunity learn basic bike safety skills, tune up their bikes and practice on an obstacle course. 

The program is a continuation of Bicycle Safety Week and was kicked off at Dr. Brass Elementary school today.

“We’re proud to again be part of this program that began nine years ago, and to partner our local RCMP members and Fire Fighters...

Spring Clean Up Week 2022

Participate in Spring Clean Up Week from May 9-14, 2022. 

Yorkton residents and schools can dispose of their winter debris at the Yorkton Landfill for free during this time. Landfill hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Spring Clean Up Week is open to City of Yorkton residents and schools within the city. 

• Driver's licence must be presented with a Yorkton street address upon entry to landfill.
• School division loads should have identifiable vehicles &...

City Launches New Emergency Communication System

The City of Yorkton is pleased to announce its new emergency communication system, Voyent Alert! smart notification service.

Voyent Alert! is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like extreme weather, fires or floods, as well as for relevant day-to-day communications such as snow removal advisories, construction, road closures and water advisories.

“We are excited to bring this emergency alert platform to our community,...

Emergency Preparedness Week - May 1-7, 2022

Natural disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 1-7, 2022) encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies. This special week is a national effort lead by  Public Safety Canada, provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations,...

Snow Route Parking Ban in effect - April 14, 2022

A city-wide clearing operation is currently in progress beginning with Priority 1; highways surrounding the City, main streets and sidewalks, and emergency routes; followed by Priority 2; collector streets. A Snow Route Parking Ban will be in effect starting tonight, Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 11 p.m. till 7 a.m.

Snow routes are clearly marked with signs like these:

  

Residents are encouraged to check streets for snow route signs, or if unsure, use our snow route parking ban map, located...