City of Yorkton participates in 50th Anniversary of Saskatchewan Winter Games

The City of Yorkton is participating in the Saskatchewan Games Flag Exchange Project, part of the 50^th anniversary celebrations of the Saskatchewan Games. Past Saskatchewan Games host communities were invited to send their city flag to be part of a colour guard at the 2023 Winter Games, and be displayed at the entrance to the athlete’s village during the games. In return, Yorkton received a special customized 50^th Anniversary Flag, which will be displayed at the Gallagher Centre for the duration of the Winter Games.

“The flag exchange project is a FANTASTIC way to help celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of the Saskatchewan Games,” said Yorkton Mayor Mitch Hippsley. “We are very proud to have had previously hosted two Saskatchewan Games in our city and are excited at the offer to participate in this project," said Hippsley. "We are very proud to cheer on our local athletes from the Parkland Valley District as they compete in the different sports at the Winter Games this year, many professional athletes come from our area and create NEW opportunities while competing," the mayor continued.

The 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games runs from February 19 - 25, 2023 in Regina.