Yorkton Celebrates Official Opening of the Logan Green Pathway Project

Today, the City of Yorkton celebrated as part of Parks and Recreation Month the official opening of their $832,890 Logan Green Pathway Project, which was funded in part by the federal and provincial governments.

Construction on the project began in the summer of 2021. Work involved retrofitting and upgrading an existing 2.23 kilometre-long gravel pathway to pavement, along with the installation of solar lights and associated works. Construction was completed last year.

The Government of Canada invested $331,063 toward Yorkton’s project and the Government of Saskatchewan contributed $275,859. The City was responsible for funding the remainder of the project.

June is Parks and Recreation Month in Saskatchewan and is a way to celebrate the benefits people get from parks and outdoor recreation spaces. 

“A trail system is one of the best ways for Canadians to discover their own community – it allows people to be active while finding out about new local businesses and enjoying nature,” said the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities. “Through our support for the Logan Green Pathway project, we’re investing in Yorkton’s quality of life and economic vitality.”

“The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to contribute more than $275,000 toward the City of Yorkton’s Logan Green Pathway Project, demonstrating our commitment to provide the investments needed to help communities move forward with their important infrastructure initiatives to improve quality of life and to keep our great province strong,” said Mr. Greg Ottenbreit, MLA for Yorkton, on behalf of the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations.

“Our Logan Green Pathway Improvement Project has become very well used and appreciated amenity in our city. With every action, there becomes a reaction and our city’s health has improved because of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program,” said Mayor Mitch Hippsley. “The participation of both the federal and provincial governments in the funding of this important multi-use pathway project has enabled us to get this completed and our city loves it. Now, people can be in wheelchairs, roller blades, baby strollers, and anything else with non-motorized wheels creating an even greater purpose and appreciation.”

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