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Laurier Ave and Independent Street Detour

The Canadian National (CN) railway track at the intersection of Laurier Avenue and Independent Street will be closed to traffic beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 for approximately 12 hours. CN Rail will be working on upgrades and repairs to the track during that time. 

Detour Map

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Council Meeting Highlights - August 9, 2021

Council highlights provide a snapshot of the progress made on City Programs, initiatives and on Council decision-making.

August 9, 2021 highlights

• CORE Real Estate requested an exemption to the Noise Bylaw No. 21/99 for a Movie in Heritage Heights Park on August 18, 2021 from 8 – 9:30 p.m.. Yorkton Pride also had the same request for their event Drag Me Across Saskatchewan Charity Event on August 14, 2021 at the Kinsmen Arena Parking lot.Council granted both requests for exemptions to the Noise...

Public Notice DU03-2021 86 Seventh Ave S

Discretionary Use Application for Expansion of Existing Auto & Minor Recreation Sales & Rentals Use in C-1 City Centre Commercial Zoning District - 86 Seventh Avenue South

Legal Description: Blk/Par J, Plan CG1523, Ext 3 & Blk/Par A Plan 102141986

Details: The applicant is an existing Auto & Minor Recreation Sales & Rentals use at the proposed location in the C-1 City Centre Commercial zoning district. The applicant proposes to expand the business by utilizing a 2000 ft2 existing...

City of Yorkton Holiday Hours Monday, August 2

City facilities will be closed on Monday, August 2. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, August 3.

Gallagher Centre

• Waterpark public swimming: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Flexi-hall: 12:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Waste Collections

• Residential garbage pickup - no changes
• Recycling - no changes
• For collection schedules and reminders, sign up for our Recycle Coach App!

Landfill

• The landfill will be closed on Monday, August 2.

Downtown Bike Lock Locations

With summer upon us, many people are taking advantage of alternative forms of transportation throughout the city. We would like to remind residents that we have bike lock stations and bike racks downtown and at City facilities such as the Gallagher Centre and Gloria Hayden Community Centre. 

Downtown bike lock locations

The following locations, adjacent to Broadway, have circular D-Ring bike locks attached to old parking meter posts:

• Betts Avenue - one location
• First Avenue North - one location