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Local Resident, Darlene Stakiw receives Certification of Achievement

Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 08:41 AM

At the Regular City Council meeting on November 14, Darlene Stakiw was presented with the City of Yorkton Certificate of Achievement for her decades of excellent and dedicated community service and volunteerism.

The Certification of Achievement is developed to provide the Mayor and City Council with a meaningful and enduring way to recognize citizens of extraordinary achievement. Yorkton residents who achieve international, national or provincial excellence in business, education, academics,...

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Adjusted Services for Remembrance Day, Friday, November 11

Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2022 07:51 AM

The Remembrance Day service put on by the Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 - Yorkton will be held on Friday, November 11 at 10:45 a.m. in the Gallagher Centre Flexihall. At 12 p.m. there will be a Remembrance Day Luncheon at the Gallagher Centre National Bank Room. 

The City of Yorkton will have a number of adjusted hours of operation on Remembrance Day, Friday, November 11.

City Hall

  • Closed on Friday, November 11 and will reopen Monday, November 14, at 8 a.m.

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City recognizes National Indigenous Veterans Day

Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2022 08:33 AM

November 8 is National Indigenous Veterans Day, a day to remember Indigenous peoples - past and present- who have served and continue to serve with great pride and sacrifice for our freedom. 

It is estimated that over 12,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people served in the great conflicts of the 20th century and at least 500 lost their lives. Indigenous people have had to overcome many challenges to serve in uniform - from learning a new language and adapting to cultural differences,...

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Facility Sponsor George Gallagher passes away

Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2022 04:25 PM

City Council and the Gallagher Centre management and staff were saddened to hear of the recent passing of George Gallagher, whom the facility is named after.

“It comes with great sadness that the city of Yorkton learns of the passing of Mr. George Gallagher,” said Mayor Mitch Hippsley. “George was a true pioneer in the world of radio and was greatly respected not only in the city but throughout the entire country,” says Hippsley. “He was a leader and brilliant man that always had his great viewpoints...

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2022 Fall Street Sweeping

Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2022 03:14 PM

Residential street sweeping will begin in Section One starting in the evening of Sunday, October 16 2022.

The sweeper will be out in two shifts from 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. and 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Please view our Current Alerts page for an up-to-date street sweeping schedule.

It is very difficult to predict how quickly areas will be swept as conditions vary and equipment breakdowns sometimes occur. If possible, please do not park on the street until you see that your area has been swept. This will...