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City of Yorkton Welcomes New Director of Recreation & Community Services

The City of Yorkton is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Morrison as its new Director of Recreation and Community Services (RCS). Taylor brings 10 years of experience with the City of Yorkton in public service, most recently as the General Manager of the Gallagher Centre since 2019. Taylor begins his new role as Director of RCS on July 3, 2023. 

Prior to his time as General Manager, Taylor started with the City of Yorkton as a summer student, assisting during the response to the 2010...

Adjusted Services for Canada Day, Monday, July 3, 2023

The City of Yorkton will have a number of adjusted hours of operation on Monday, July 3, 2023. 

City Hall 

• Closed on Monday, July 3, 2023 and will reopen Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 8 a.m. 

Public Works 

• Closed on Monday, July 3, 2023 and will reopen Tuesday, July 4, 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 

Yorkton Celebrates the Dedication of the Deer Park Golf Course Clubhouse

The City of Yorkton unveiled a plaque dedicating the Deer Park Clubhouse to mark the completion of the construction project. In January 2022, City Council approved the Deer Park Clubhouse Construction Project with a budget of $7.2 million dollars. The budget included a new build, along with the installation of City water and sewer.

The Old Clubhouse had reached its end of life, as it was the oldest recreation facility in Yorkton. The facility at the time was not accessible, with washrooms being...

Stay alert when entering a work zone

City crews and contractors take the time to set up safe work areas, including setting up barricades, pylons and signs that advise motorists and members of the public to stop, take an alternate route or slow down because there are workers and potential danger ahead.

Creating these work areas ensures the protection of City staff, contractors, and the protection of the public. Our Community Safety Officers monitor motorist activity at all work zones throughout the city. 
When entering a construction...

Smith Street closed for paving between 2 Ave N and Myrtle Ave starting Sunday, June 25, 2023

Smith Street will be closed between 2 Avenue N to Myrtle Avenue on Sunday, June 25 for road improvements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone.

This project will take place in two phases. Phase 1 starting Sunday, June 25 the westbound lane will be closed followed by Phase 2 with the closure of the eastbound lane.  

This project is expected to take two weeks, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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Westbound Lane DETOUR MAP  EASTBOUND LANE...