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York Road Reconstruction Phase 5

Phase 4 is 80% complete, completion of this phase is expected as soon as possible, but recent weather has caused some delays. Phase 5 of the York Road Reconstruction will begin Monday, July 8, 2024.

Road Closures along York Road will be extended from First Avenue North to Gladstone Avenue North, with a detour in place on Second Avenue North for local traffic and vehicles accessing business along York Road.  

Phase 4 & 5 Local Access Road Closure and Detour Map

Phase 5 is expected to take...

York Road Reconstruction Phase 4 - Update Friday, July 3, 2024

Phase 4 of the York Road Reconstruction is approximately 80% complete.

This phase included some of the largest and most significant infrastructure improvements of the entire project, some of the major improvements included a

• Key drainage channel on the north end of the City; and
• Large box culverts were installed across York Road to improve stormwater removal from many inner City areas.

There were some challenges due to the CN rail’s proximity to one of the City’s largest drainage structures. Where...

Adjusted Services for Canada Day, Monday, July 1, 2024

The City of Yorkton will have a number of adjusted hours of operation on Monday, July 1, 2024. 

City Hall 

• Closed on Monday, July 1, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 8 a.m. 

Public Works 

• Closed on Monday, July 1, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, July 2, 2023, 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 

City Landfill 

2024 Property Taxes - DEADLINE June 30, 2024

Property owners the 2024 Tax Notices was mailed out on May 15, 2024. 

The deadline to pay your 2024 Property Taxes is Sunday, June 30, 2024. 

Payment Options

There are a few ways you can choose from to pay your taxes. Visit our Billings and Payments page to see which option works best for you. 

Note: If paying in person:You can pay at the cashier counter in the Financial Services department on the main floor City Hall. We accept cash, cheque, money orders or interact (debit) payments. We do not accept...

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...