The City of Yorkton

Go to www.yorkton.ca/holidayschedule to find out what other holiday items are recyclable!

Happy Holidays from the City of Yorkton! You can find our holiday hours here: https://www.yorkton.ca//news/city-of-yorkton-holiday-hours Please ensure you are following the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s guidelines to keep your loved ones & your community safe. Current Guidelines: https://www.saskatchewan.ca//gu/winter-activity-guidelines Happy Holidays Everyone and stay safe this holiday season!

January is Active Living Month!

Career Opportunity: Operator B/A - Water and Sewer Division Go to www.yorkton.ca/employment to apply for this position!

City of Yorkton wishes everyone a happy and healthy New Year! We are looking forward to saying farewell to 2020 and huge hello to 2021! You can find our holiday hours here: https://www.yorkton.ca//news/city-of-yorkton-holiday-hours Please ensure you are following the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s guidelines to keep your loved ones & your community safe. Current Guidelines: https://www.saskatchewan.ca//gu/winter-activity-guidelines... Happy New Year! See more

Just a reminder, snow route parking bans remain in place until snow is cleared on both Red and Blue Snow Removal Routes. Parking during the day is permitted in the Blue Route area downtown but is NOT PERMITTED there between midnight and 7 am. City crews were unable to clear snow on 2nd Avenue between Broadway and Smith last night as cars were left parked overnight. If this happens again those vehicles may be ticketed and towed.

Mayor Mitch Hippsley will be providing a live COVID-19 update this morning at 11:00. You can watch the live update here: http://video.isilive.ca/yorkton/2020-12-23.mp4.html For all our COVID-19 updates, please visit: https://www.yorkton.ca//covid-19-updates-from-the-mayor.as

Let Yorkton Shine winner announcement!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Let Yorkton Shine Holiday Contest! We will be announcing the winners at 11 a.m. with a Facebook Live post. After 11 a.m. you will be able to go to our website to see the list of winners for each category! www.yorkton.ca/holidays

Did you know Christmas wrapping paper and cardboard boxes are recyclable? Go to www.yorkton.ca/holidayschedule to find out what other holiday items are recyclable!

Significant snowfall is expected tomorrow.....

A SNOW ROUTE PARKING BAN is being declared at 11 pm tonight, Monday, December 21, for the City’s two designated snow removal routes. Blue Routes include the downtown business district, and Red Routes include the City’s main arterial streets. These routes are clearly posted with signage and route maps will be posted on www.yorkton.ca/snow and here on Facebook (shown below). Parking during the day is permitted in the downtown area to allow businesses to continue to operate on a normal basis. When Snow Route Parking Bans are declared, snow clearing is much more efficient when there are no vehicles in the parking lanes on these key routes. Residents may also call the Public Works Department for information. Remember, when Snow Route Parking Bans are declared they will be in effect for 72 hours or until snow is cleared.

Holiday Schedule for Refuse and Recycling... Go to www.yorkton.ca/holidayschedule to find out which holiday items are recyclable and where the natural Christmas tree drop-off is!

Hey Yorkton!!! We realize the photos in the earlier post are a bit tiny to see, so we made them bigger! Because the voting is well on its way with the other post, we have decided to keep both albums going. Remember to vote on the original City of Yorkton album for your vote to count! Have a great weekend everyone!

We need your help to pick the Public’s Choice award for Let Yorkton Shine Holiday Contest! Vote by liking your favourite decked out home. We know the photos just don’t fully bring out all the sparkle that these homes have to offer, so jump into the car and go for a tour! Find the Yorkton Shines’ Tour Map at www.yorkton.ca/holidays. Public voting will be available from December 18 - 21, 2020. Please remember to like the photos on the City of Yorkton Facebook page. We will not count any likes that are on a shared photo or album. This contest is presented to you in collaboration with Yorkton Business Improvement District (YBID) and Yorkton Chamber of Commerce.

Today at 4 p.m. is your last chance to enter in the Let Yorkton Shine Holiday Contest. www.yorkton.ca/holidays Public voting will begin tomorrow and carry through till December 21. Watch our Facebook page for the album of houses and make sure to vote for your favourite house!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, CP Rail will be making additional repairs to their railway crossing at Gladstone and Smith Street, TODAY, December 16 between 9 am and 2 pm. As was done yesterday, All northbound traffic on Gladstone will be diverted east on Broadway to Myrtle, south on Myrtle to Smith and then west on Smith to Gladstone. Southbound traffic through the intersection will remain unaffected. Thank you again to CP for scheduling the maintenance to avoid peak high school traffic.

Yorkton is sure shining bright! We have 44 houses entered into the contest! You can find the updated map at www.yorkton.ca/holidays There is still time to enter your house! Our contest closes on December 17 at 4 p.m. This contest is presented to you in collaboration with Yorkton Business Improvement District (YBID) and Yorkton Chamber of Commerce.

The City is offering free parking in the downtown area of Yorkton in city owned lots during the Holiday season! December 15 through December 28, 2020, there is free access to the four Multi-space Pay Station Parking Lots and the Permit Parking Lots located on Myrtle Ave., Betts Ave., First Ave., and Second Ave.

Construction of the new City Operations Centre on York Road is coming along well and is on schedule. Site preparation was completed earlier this year, and foundation construction is nearing completion. Framing for both the new Maintenance and Administration Facility as well as the new Fleet Storage Building is underway. The new facilities will house both the Public Works and Parks Departments staff and all major equipment, consolidating a number of old sites scattered throughout the City. The new facility is scheduled to open in late 2021.

Good evening Yorkton! We have updated our Yorkton Shines Holiday Map with five more houses! We have a total of 26 houses entered into the contest. You can find the map at www.yorkton.ca/holidays It is not too late to enter your house for a chance to win some great prizes! December 17 is the deadline to get your submissions in. Have a great weekend!

Mayor Mitch Hippsley and members of Council took turns manning the Salvation Army Kettle at the downtown liquor store today. With the Mayor are Councillors Randy Goulden and Ken Chyz. Also pictured is the Salvation Army's Lieutenant Samuel Tim.

The next regular City Council Meeting is Monday, December 14, 2020 at 5 p.m. You can view the agenda here: https://calendar.yorkton.ca//2020-12-14-1700-Council-Meeti Watch the live Council meeting online: https://video.isilive.ca/play/yorkton/live-high

CP Rail will be doing upgrades to their railway crossing at Gladstone and Smith Street, Tuesday December 15 between 9 am and 2 pm. All northbound traffic on Gladstone will be diverted east on Broadway to Myrtle, south on Myrtle to Smith and then west on Smith to Gladstone. Southbound traffic through the intersection will remain unaffected. Thank you to CP for scheduling the maintenance to avoid peak high school traffic.

Yorkton RCMP have received numerous complaints relating to various frauds within their jurisdiction. In a vast number of these complaints the issue is an attempt to solicit and receive funds, and in most cases, fraudsters use alternative payment methods such as gift cards. Gift cards are a preferred method of victimization as they are virtually untraceable, universal across multiple jurisdictions and countries, and have a resale value on the black market. As a result, the Y...orkton RCMP, in collaboration with the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, the Yorkton Business Improvement District, and a number of Yorkton businesses, have created a local fraud prevention initiative. Mayor Mitch Hippsley and members of the local business community attended the announcement today. Some of the measures agreed upon to combat this problem include: All local retailers will restrict the sale of high risk gift cards to a limit of $200 Any instances of purchases in excess of this amount will require a conversation with a manager to ensure the purpose of the gift card purchase Retailers will post signage at the point of display in addition to the cash registers, in attempt to notify customers of this new policy Retailers will also educate their staff on this policy, as well as the potential for fraud. For more information see the Yorkton RCMP Facebook page or contact the local detachment at 306-786-2400.

Career Opportunity: Temporary Probationary Fire Fighter Go to www.yorkton.ca/employment to apply for this position!

The Yorkton Shines’ Tour Map is now available at www.yorkton.ca/holidays It’s not too late to enter the Let Yorkton Shine Holiday contest. Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: 1. Most Creative Use of Lights 2. Best Animated Yard... 3. Public’s Choice (Individuals will have a chance to vote by liking their favourite decked out home on the City of Yorkton Facebook page from December 18-21, 2020) 4. Random Draw Entry deadline: December 17, 2020 by 4 p.m. This contest is presented to you in collaboration with Yorkton Business Improvement District (YBID) and Yorkton Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor Mitch Hippsley and Yorkton City Council had their own float in the recent Santa Clause Reverse Parade in the Gallagher Centre parking lot. There were 26 floats and an estimated 800 cars drove by to view the sights! Thank you to everyone who participated, and thank you to the Yorkton Business Improvement District for leading the group who organized the event.

Thank You Election Workers! On behalf of the City of Yorkton, I would like to express my sincerest thanks to all those who made the Municipal Elections of 2020 a success. We saw many returning workers, and many new ones so willing to learn. How heartwarming it was, especially in this very challenging year of 2020, to see people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels teach, learn and work together on this very important day for Yorkton! We could not have done it without all the dedicated workers from the community; please know that this is truly a wonderful way to serve Yorkton and its residents. Thank you for a job well done! Jessica Matsalla, City Clerk and Municipal Elections Returning Officer 2020.

Enter your home into the Let Yorkton Shine Holiday Contest! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1. Decorate the outside of your home so it’s visible from the roadway 2. Take a photo of your masterpiece 3. Fill out the online entry form at www.yorkton.ca/holidays... #YQV ##Yorktonwheregoodthingshappen #LetYorktonshine2020

Mayor Mitch Hippsley will be providing a live COVID-19 update this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. You can watch the live update here: http://video.isilive.ca/yorkton/2020-11-27.mp4.html For all our COVID-19 updates, please visit: https://www.yorkton.ca//covid-19-updates-from-the-mayor.as

Submissions are already starting to roll in! Make sure to get your house entered in the Let Yorkton Shine Holiday Contest. Entry deadline is December 17! For details go to www.yorkton.ca/holidays

The City of Yorkton, in collaboration with the Yorkton Business Improvement District and the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, present to you, the Let Yorkton Shine Holiday Contest! Let’s bring some joy to the community. Make Yorkton shine with some holiday sparkle by decking out the outside of your home. Take a photo of your masterpiece and submit it to the link below for a chance to win! Entry deadline: December 17, 2020 by 4 p.m. To enter or for more information, please visit...: www.yorkton.ca/holidays #Yorktonwheregoodthingshappen #LetYorktonshine2020 #YQV

The SaskEnergy Tune-Up Assistance Program is helping low-income homeowners by offering a FREE Home Heating Tune-Up service and carbon monoxide alarm, a value of up to $300. To apply, visit saskenergy.com or contact your nearest participating SaskEnergy Network Member. Deadline is December 11, 2020. The direct link to apply is:http://www.saskenergy.com//SEintheCom/tuneupassistance.asp

Did you know you can order on-line from the Harvest Grill at the Gallagher Centre?

The next regular City Council Meeting is Monday, November 23, 2020 at 5 p.m. You can view the agenda here: https://calendar.yorkton.ca//6596ea6f-6ade-4600-a641-ac790 Watch the live Council meeting online: https://video.isilive.ca/play/yorkton/live-high

Did you know you can volunteer to serve on a Council Board, Committee or Commission? Visit www.yorkton.ca/Committees for information

Our Inaugural Meeting of Council is this evening at 5 p.m. The new 2020-2024 Term of Council will be officially sworn in by The Honourable Judge Ross Green after results are presented by the Returning Officer. You can find the live broadcast link on our website: https://calendar.yorkton.ca//2020-11-13-1700-Council-Meeti

Today is a day where we remember those who served and made sacrifices for our freedom. At 10:45 today, the Yorkton Legion will be hosting an online Remembrance Day Ceremony. You can watch this ceremony on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/yorktonlegion/.

Election Results are now official! Congratulations to the Winners of the Yorkton Municipal Election, Mayor-elect Mitch Hippsley, returning Councillors Quinn Haider, Randy Goulden, Darcy Zaharia and Ken Chyz, Councillor Chris Wyatt, returning after a one term absence, and new, first-time Councillor Dustin Brears. Thanks to all candidates who put their names forward to run! Here is a link to all the results: www.yorktonvotes.ca/results

Job Opportunity: Temporary Full-Time Clerk/Steno Go to www.yorkton.ca/employment to apply for this position!

Our www.yorktonvotes.ca website gives you all the information you need on when and where you can find voting result details. If you would like to keep up-to-date on the results, but cannot watch the live stream or listen to the radio, sign up for our email notifications! Click on www.yorktonvotes.ca/results and subscribe to the page. As the results are updated, you will be notified by email! With extreme weather in parts of the Province, the Government of Saskatchewan has su...ggested some Municipalities postpone their Election day. Yorkton will still be proceeding today with our Election and you will still have the opportunity to vote up until 8 p.m. tonight. See more

Good afternoon Yorkton! Today is Election day, which means you only have until 8 p.m. to get your vote in at the Gallagher Centre Flexi-Hall. You can watch the results as they come in live starting at 7:30 p.m. from Access Communications by clicking on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch or listen live starting at 8 p.m. on CJGX94 940 AM and The Rock 98.5 FM radio stations. Good luck to all candidates!

Remembrance Day Garbage/Recycling Update: Regular garbage pickup will still occur Wednesday, November 11th. However, there will be NO RECYCLING pickup. Recycling pickup for the Wednesday zone will resume the following week. Thanks everyone!

Yorkton Municipal Election Day is Monday, November 9, 2020, your last chance to make your vote count in this election! The polling location is the Gallagher Centre Flexi-Hall, and polls are open from 9 am to 8 pm. Advance Polls brought 2201 voters out this year, great work Yorkton! Results from advance polls will be tabulated on Monday night after regular polls close.

Indications are we may receive significant snowfall this weekend, and should that occur Snow Route Parking Bans will be in place. Here is a link to both the Snow Route Parking Ban map and Snow Removal Priority Route map: https://www.yorkton.ca//Documents/2020OctoberSnowRemovalBr

Yorkton Legion held their annual Poppy Flag Raising ceremony this morning at the cenotaph.

Today is your last chance to vote at an Advance Poll in the Yorkton Municipal Election. Today's advance poll is at the Gallagher Centre Flexihall from noon to 8 pm. The total number of votes cast in advance polls so far is 1742! Thank you to everyone who voted in the two drive-through polls earlier this week, your patience was much appreciated and the second day was much more efficient.

November 3, 2020 Drive Thru Advance Poll saw 480 voters! Thank-you everyone for your patience as we worked through long line-ups. You are making a difference! Day 2 of Drive-Thru Polls is today, noon-8 pm. Bring your ID, and a coffee, the Drive Through option is proving very popular so expect a wait in line.

Day 3 of advanced voting is here! You don’t even have to get out of your seat to vote this time! Our Drive Thru Voting stations are set up at the Ag-Pavilion located at the Gallagher Centre Exhibition Grounds. Come down anytime between 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on November 3 and 4 to cast your vote early. Make sure to bring your government issued ID, or two other pieces of identification both must bear your name, and at least one, your civic address. Before heading to the polls, make... your decision an informed decision. Visit www.yorktonvotes.ca/candidates and review the list of candidates running for council. See more

The next two Yorkton Municipal Election Advance Polls are DRIVE THROUGH at the Ag-Pavilion, Gallagher Centre Exhibition Grounds. The Drive Through polls will be open noon to 8 pm Tuesday November 3rd and Wednesday, November 4th. Our Saturday advance poll recorded 425 voters and we have had over 500 mail in ballot applications! Great Job Yorkton!

The Deadline for Nominations for the Civic Recognition Awards has been extended to November 20, 2020!

Happy Halloween Yorkton! Stay safe and have fun!

Day 2 of 5 of advance voting starts in 2 hours at the Gallagher Centre Flexi-Hall and is open till 5 p.m. Make sure to bring your government issued ID, or two other pieces of identification both must bear your name, and at least one, your civic address. Before heading to the polls, make your decision an informed decision. Visit www.yorktonvotes.ca/candidates and review the list of candidates running for council.

The second ADVANCE POLL for the YORKTON Municipal Election will be held tomorrow, Saturday October 31, noon to 5 pm at the Gallagher Centre Flexi-Hall. Some 331 voters cast their ballots at the first advance poll Tuesday!

The Fall Street Sweeping Program was nearing completion, but due to snowfall and current weather conditions the remainder of the Program has been cancelled.

Tonight the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an ‘All Candidate’s Forum’ at the Gallagher Centre. You can watch the forum live at 7:30 p.m. from Access Communications by clicking on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch or listen live on The Rock 98.5FM. Due to restrictions imposed by the Sask Health Authority, only the candidates, media and Chamber organizers are able to attend. To learn more about our candidates please visit www.yorktonvotes.ca/candidates

An ADVANCE POLL for the YORKTON Municipal Election is being held TODAY, noon to 8 pm and October 31, noon to 5 pm at the Gallagher Centre Flexi-Hall. Additional advance polls will be held: November 3rd and 4th - Drive Through - (map below), Noon to 8 pm, Ag-Pavilion, Gallagher Centre Exhibition Grounds November 5th, 12 noon to 8 pm, Gallagher Centre Flexi-Hall. ... Remember to bring government issued identification that includes your name and current address, or two other pieces of identification like utility bills, one of which must include both your name and address. Visit www.yorktonvotes.ca for complete Municipal Election Information! See more

The next regular City Council Meeting is today, Monday, October, 26, 2020 at 5 p.m. View the agenda on our website in the Council Meeting Calendar. You can watch live Council meetings by clicking the following link: https://video.isilive.ca/play/yorkton/live-high

Darlington Street, from the new roundabout at Mayhew Avenue to Dracup Avenue, will reopen to traffic today. Due to the onset of cold weather, the contractor was unable to complete reconstruction of this section of Darlington Street this fall. It will remain graveled until Spring, and the contractor will ensure maintenance of the roadway throughout the winter, at no additional cost to the City, until reconstruction work can begin in 2021.

Visit www.Yorkton.ca/employment to apply today!

ADVANCE POLLS for the YORKTON Municipal Election will be held: October 27th, noon to 8 pm and October 31, noon to 5 pm at the Gallagher Centre Flexi-Hall November 3rd and 4th Drive Through (map below), Noon to 8 pm, Ag-Pavilion, Gallagher Centre Exhibition Grounds November 5th, 12 noon to 8 pm, Gallagher Centre Flexi-Hall. ... Remember to bring government issued identification that includes your name and current address, or two other pieces of identification like utility bills, one of which must include both your name and address. Visit www.yorktonvotes.ca for complete Municipal Election Information!

Fall Street Sweeping Program

Winter is creeping up on us quick, which means some of us might not have had a chance to finish our fall cleanup. Good news! Our City Landfill accepts leaves, grass clippings and garden waste all year-round for free. The only stipulation is that contents will need to be removed from bags. Our Landfill has now changed to winter hours which can be found on our website. www.yorkton.ca/landfill