Local Arts

The Yorkton Council has unanimously given the go-ahead to continue a Community Safety Play Zone Review, after hearing an update at its regular meeting Monday.

The City of Yorkton is hoping to access some federal dollars to pave another segment of pathway. The program is new, explained Darcy McLeod Community Development, Parks and Recreation with the City at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

Yorkton Council had a look at a very basic concept plan for a new clubhouse at Deer Park Golf Course, but then referred it to strategic planning in 2021, basically putting the brakes on furthering the plan.

The Yorkton Brick Flour Mill Committee once again appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council looking for a commitment of $300,000 toward its proposed build.

Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit has achieved his fourth term. After the vote on Monday, Oct. 26, Ottenbreit was quickly declared elected with approximately 75.

Saskatchewan Health Authority has lifted the restrictions in place at the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN) since Oct. 6 for face‐to‐face, in‐home and in‐office meetings, and transportation in Yorkton and area.

Local constituency votes included

The Health Foundation received an extremely generous donation of $150,000 from Evelyn Pidhorney. The donation will be used to assist the purchase of the new operating room and lab equipment that is critically needed in the hospital.

COVID-19 may have led to the cancellation of numerous events in Yorkton this year, but one that will go forward, albeit in a different fashion is the Santa Claus Parade.

The Yorkton Business Improvement District has come to the support of the Yorkto0n Exhibition Association in its effort to raise money to retrofit the grandstand.