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Snowman Building Contest

Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:04 AM

Are you looking for something fun to do with this endless supply of snow? Why not enjoy the beauty of winter and build a snowman! All you have to do is roll, build, snap a photo and enter the City of Yorkton's Snowman Building Contest between February 18 – 27, 2022, for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Please see below for the full terms and conditions.

Stay tuned winners will be announced on March 1, 2022. Subscribe to this page or follow us on Facebook  or Instagram to...

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City Council approves 2022 Operating and 2022/2023 Capital Budgets

Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 11:41 AM

Yorkton City Council approved the 2022 Operating and 2022/2023 Capital Budgets at last night’s council meeting. The City thanks all residents, organizations and business owners in Yorkton who filled out the online Public Review form or spoke to City Council in the weeks leading up to the budget review.

Council approved a property tax increase of 4.86% for 2022 and a 1% increase minimum towards Capital Projects for 2023. The breakdown of the increase includes 2.36% towards the RCMP Contract, 0.50%...

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City Council approves construction of new Deer Park Clubhouse

Posted on Friday, February 04, 2022 11:11 AM

On January 31, 2022, Yorkton City Council approved the construction of a new Deer Park Clubhouse on the existing site.

The budget, totalling $7.6 million, has been broken down to include the demolition of the existing building, a temporary clubhouse and washroom trailer rental for the duration of the project, as well as consulting, project management and contingency fees.

The total cost will also include the construction of the new building (foundation, structural, exterior, interior, mechanical,...

Public Notice DU01-2022 84 Smith Street West

Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2022 02:07 PM

Discretionary Use Application for Contractor Facility in C-1 City Centre Commercial Zoning District 84 Smith Street West

The applicant proposes to provide contractor services for custom kitchen/bathroom designs and builds including general painting services, quartz and laminate countertops and spray applications for cabinetry.

Contractor Facility uses are Discretionary Uses in the C-1 City Centre Commercial zoning district and all Discretionary Uses must be publicly advertised before Council can...

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Proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets available for Public Review

Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 08:46 AM

The City of Yorkton has unveiled its proposed 2022 budget, which includes a tax increase total of $1,235,000 (or 4.86%).

The proposed budget outlines the City’s plan to invest in city assets and infrastructure upgrades, and continue to provide the same level of services to residents as the year prior. A large portion of the budget will also go towards an increase in policing costs, due to a new collective agreement signed between the Federal Government and the RCMP.

The breakdown of the proposed...