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2021 Roadway Crack Sealing

The annual roadway crack sealing program is scheduled to start Monday, May 31, and will continue throughout the summer. City crews will start on the west side of Yorkton and work their way east. 

Crack sealing involves spreading gravel then oil over asphalt road surfaces. This process prevents water intrusion leading to potholes, and greatly improves the lifetime of asphalt road surfaces. 

The following locations will be receiving crack sealing this summer:

• Tupper Avenue - Cameron Street to King...

2021 Bicycle Rodeo Kickoff

The eighth annual Yorkton Bicycle Rodeo will teach basic bike safety skills to 458 grade three and four students this year, covering all eight Yorkton elementary schools.    

The program is a continuation of Bicycle Safety Week and was kicked off at Yorkdale Elementary school today. The program runs until June 2, with bike rodeos at each of the remaining seven elementary schools in the city.   

“We’re proud to again be part of this program, and to assist our local RCMP members...

Deer Park Golf Course Celebrates Centennial

Mayor Mitch Hippsley and City Councillors, golfers, and several City of Yorkton staff gathered today at the Deer Park Golf Course to celebrate its Centennial year. The celebration included an unveiling of a historical sign describing the history of Deer Park. COVID-19 guidelines were followed for the event.

The golf course officially opened on May 24, 1921. The course started out with nine holes out of the proposed 18 and neither a clubhouse nor a pro shop had been built. A granary was later moved...

Public Notice Discretionary Use Application for Bed & Breakfast

Details

The applicant proposes to operate a Bed and Breakfast at the proposed location of 102 Third Avenue North, in an R-5 Mixed Density Residential zoning district. Bed and Breakfast uses within a Mixed Density Residential zoning district are Discretionary Uses under Zoning Bylaw No. 14/2003 and must be publicly advertised before Council can make a decision on the application.

Information

Questions regarding the application may be directed to: Carleen Koroluk, Land Use Planner, phone 306-786-1727...

State of the City - April 22, 2021

Mayor Mitch Hippsley presented the annual “State of the City” address to the Chamber of Commerce April 22nd, outlining city accomplishments and challenges during 2020 and discussing plans and projects slated for 2021. The presentation was virtual via Zoom.

To view a PDF version of the State of the City, please click...