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Free Parking in Downtown City Owned Lots

Parking in the downtown City owned parking lots will be free from March 25-29, 2024.  

To encourage business activity in the downtown area of Yorkton, City Council voted in favour of offering additional free parking weeks in the downtown City owned parking lots at the November 27, 2023 Council Meeting.  

Stay tuned for more free parking weeks throughout 2024.

Downtown parking lot map

Yorkton Airport Terminal Building Tender Awarded

March 6, 2024 - The goal of the Airport Terminal Building Replacement project is to replace the existing terminal amenities in a modernized, cost-efficient manner. The existing 2,277 sq ft terminal building is a holdover from the construction of the original war-time airport and is well past its useful life. The new building is proposed to be 2,552 sq ft in size, and provides space for a pilot lounge, reception desk, six leasable office spaces, airport superintendent office, runway electrical...

Dumping snow on City streets or City-owned property

Dumping snow into the street, lane or onto City-owned property, including ditches or green spaces is not allowed as per our Traffic Bylaw.

Extra snow on City streets can make it hard for vehicles to drive through before the snow plows are able to clear the streets.  Also, by moving snow from your property onto City property or streets, you may be unintentionally contributing to drainage issues in the springtime. 

City Council approves 2024 Operating and 2024/2025 Capital Budgets

Yorkton City Council approved the 2024 Operating and 2024/2025 Capital Budget at the February 26th council meeting. The City thanks all residents, organizations and business owners in Yorkton who filled out the online Public Review form or spoke to Council or Administration in the weeks leading up to budget adoption.

The approved budget includes an increase in total taxation revenue of $983,745 (or 3.5%). The City aims to continue to invest in city assets and infrastructure improvements, while...