Yorkton Chamber commends city on re-opening public facilities

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce recently sent a letter to the Mayor and Council commending them on their willingness to re-open public facilities as soon as they were given permission to do so by the provincial government.   This decision by Council is viewed by the Chamber as a positive step toward the  re-opening the city’s economy.

Mike Stackhouse, President of the Chamber is pleased that the Council has made this decision based on science.  “Re-opening public facilities demonstrates to the community that the Mayor and Council are following the lead and direction of the science community and that it has faith in their recommendations,” he said.  “More importantly, Council is demonstrating it understands the need for citizens to resume their normal activities”.

The Yorkton Chamber has asked the provincial government to certify businesses with approved Pandemic Response Plans in order to avoid future closures; and has asked the government to reduce the physical distancing requirement to 1.2 metres or 4 feet.

Stackhouse summed up the commendation by stating, “A return to normal, as much as is possible, is good for the citizens and the community as a whole”.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce represents over 460 members and is governed by a 16 member elected Board of Directors.  The Chamber is “the voice of business in Yorkton”.