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News Release - New City Manager - May 23, 2024

A special announcement from Mayor Mitch Hippsley:

On behalf of Council, I am pleased to announce that we have selected Brad Hvidston as our new City Manager, effective June 24, 2024.

Brad brings to Yorkton an extensive wealth of municipal experience - starting his career as the Administrator jointly for the Village of Dodsland & R.M of Winslow #319, he next became the Administrator for the Town of Spiritwood. Brad then moved to the Town of Tisdale, where he has been the Chief Administrative...

Adjusted Hours for Victoria Day, Monday, May 20, 2024

The City of Yorkton will have a number of adjusted hours of operation on Victoria Day, Monday, May 20, 2024. 

City Hall 

• Closed on Monday, May 20, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 8 a.m. 

Public Works 

• Close on Monday, May 20, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 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 

2024 RCMP Bike Safety Rodeo kicks off today, Monday, May 13 at Columbia School

The Yorkton RCMP is pleased to host their annual Grade three Bike Safety Rodeo again this year from May 13-17, 2024. Rodeos will take place at each of the eight elementary schools in Yorkton which will total 253 students.

The kick-off event takes place today, Monday, May 13 with Columbia School at the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church. 

Each class will have a bike safety presentation with an RCMP member and on the day of the Rodeo and bike safety an obstacle course will be set up for...

Water Main Replacement and Road Closure on McBurney Drive Starting Monday, May 13, 2024

McBurney Drive between McNeil Crescent and Matheson Crescent will be closed starting Monday, May 13, for a water main replacement. 

Please be advised street parking in this area will be restricted during construction. Affected residents will receive a letter from the contractor, Ungar Construction, before construction and signage will be posted by Ungar Construction to identify street closures and detours. 

The Water Main Replacement program will happen in two phases. The first phase will be on...

Road Closure on Circlebrooke Drive starting May 9, 2024

Circlebrooke Drive between Riverview Road and Parkview Road will be closed starting Thursday, May 9, to finish paving the road from the water main replacement that took place in 2023.

Contractors will strive to accommodate, apologize for disruptions, and appreciate your cooperation.

Please be advised street parking in this area will be restricted during construction. Affected residents will receive a letter from the contractor, Accurate HD, prior to construction and signage will be posted by the...