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YBID has started with funding commitments for 2021

YBID has started with funding commitments for 2021

After our changing of the gavel to our new Chairperson Doug Hull, he quickly got busy with Yorkton Business Improvement District work. First order of business was our fourth installment of our support to the Yorkton Brick Mill.
JJ Guy continues fiddling career while adapting to pandemic

JJ Guy continues fiddling career while adapting to pandemic

When it comes to the fiddle, few know their way around its strings and bow better than JJ Guy. Originally from Lintlaw north of Yorkton, and now residing in Saskatoon Guy has a long list of recordings and concerts to his name.
Moose on the loose

Moose on the loose

A moose wandered into the city today, and was captured on camera by Bailey Hubic as the animal stopped on Ross Drive. The Conservation Officer was called and attended to the animal.
Located stolen property: Yorkton RCMP

Located stolen property: Yorkton RCMP

The Yorkton RCMP recently recovered a stolen vehicle which was full of items believed to be stolen. Most of the items are power and hand tools (see photos of some of the more unique items).
Yorkton Mayor sees new connector highway dollars as a positive

Yorkton Mayor sees new connector highway dollars as a positive

Premier announces $3 million boost to urban highways partnerships
Toy show not happening - but fundraiser for area youth is

Toy show not happening - but fundraiser for area youth is

The 35th edition of the Yorkton Farm Toy Show was one of the final public events to take place in the city in February 2020, happening the 8th and 9th, just before events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show isn't as lucky this year.
Drug bust Yorkton

Drug bust Yorkton

The Yorkton RCMP are reporting that Friday, Feb.
Yorkton 'Drive Thu Testing' temporarily closed due to cold weather

Yorkton 'Drive Thu Testing' temporarily closed due to cold weather

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has temporarily closed our drive-thru COVID-19 test site for today, Thursday, Feb. 11, located at 276 Myrtle Avenue in Yorkton.

Hank Snow Tribute cancelled for second straight year

The 30th annual Hank Snow Tribute will have to wait for another year. The event is being cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19.
Godfrey Dean Gallery offering online art classes this March

Godfrey Dean Gallery offering online art classes this March

Coming soon from Godfrey Dean Art Gallery 'Saturday Morning Art Classes' with Shirley Hart. The new programming will be offered Saturdays in March, from 10:30 a.m. until via Zoom.
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