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Tax abatements approved Monday

Tax abatements approved Monday

Yorkton Council approved tax abatements totalling $52,257 on the municipal side and overall of $75,289 when school taxes are included.
Council tables ‘seacan’ proposal

Council tables ‘seacan’ proposal

Zoning bylaw amendments which will create regulations around the use of shipping containers has been tabled by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday, May 14. First discussed by Council Apr.
New regs for garages and out buildings

New regs for garages and out buildings

Yorkton Council has passed amendments to its Zoning Bylaw as it pertains to accessory building use regulations. Council has given first reading to the amendments at its Apr. 23 meeting.
City shows 2017 surplus

City shows 2017 surplus

The 2017 year-end financial report for the City of Yorkton shows a realized surplus of $427,640. “For 2017 revenues were $420,240 higher than budget. Departmental operations were $27,928 higher than budget.

Lake Diefenbaker - Learning From Tragedy

In the wake of five lives claimed, safety is crucial moving forward
RM of Keys informational meeting held in Canora

RM of Keys informational meeting held in Canora

Approximately 150 RM of Keys residents attended an informational meeting regarding the Crystal Lake Hutterian Brethren’s proposed colony development on May 4 at Rainbow Hall in Canora.
RM of Keys informational meeting held in Canora

RM of Keys informational meeting held in Canora

Approximately 150 RM of Keys residents attended an informational meeting regarding the Crystal Lake Hutterian Brethren’s proposed colony development on May 4 at Rainbow Hall in Canora.
Kamsack woman nominated as Saskatchewan Woman of Distinction

Kamsack woman nominated as Saskatchewan Woman of Distinction

A Kamsack woman was among the nominees for the Women of Distinction Awards held during a gala event at the Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina on April 26.
RM of Keys informational meeting held in Canora

RM of Keys informational meeting held in Canora

Approximately 150 RM of Keys residents attended an informational meeting regarding the Crystal Lake Hutterian Brethren’s proposed colony development on May 4 at Rainbow Hall in Canora.
Canora artist completes successful one-man show in Yorkton

Canora artist completes successful one-man show in Yorkton

Val Morhart of Canora has enjoyed art work for most of his life, and achieved a long-time dream recently with a one-man art show at the Yorkton Public Library. The show ran from March 2 to April 29, and Morhart said sales exceeded all expectations.