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Assiniboine 4-H club members acknowledged at awards night

Assiniboine 4-H club members acknowledged at awards night

Members of the Assiniboine Beef and Multi 4-H Club were acknowledged in their first awards ceremony which was held at the Rockford Hall on August 14.

Sturgis bingo winners

Sturgis Community bingo winners for August 9 were: Mary Pasiechnik, Ted Strongquill, Marilyn Whitehawk (two), Pearl Karcha, Nellie Long (two), Suzy Jolson, Liz McKaeff (two), Sandy Tattrie, Gladys Quewezance, Lionel Candow, Rosalia Parlby (two), Lil

Appeal losses cause red ink

Yorkton Council found out at its regular meeting Monday that the City’s 2016 budget is running significantly in the red. And the deficit is being clearly blamed on Saskatchewan Municipal Board decisions.

More study into local flooding

Flooding remains a definite concern in the city in spite of millions being invested. More work needs to be done René Richard, Director of Engineering and Asset Management with the City told the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

Out-of-scope wage considerations

City Administration was suggesting an immediate raise for the City’s Out-of-Scope employees. But Yorkton Council weren’t ready to rubber stamp the raises until such time the City has a new deal with its Canadian Union of Public Employees members.

Public Accounts

The 2015 Municipal Public Accounts of the City of Yorkton are now available.

September is ‘Bigs’ month in city

Yorkton Council unanimously voted to declare September as Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in the city. The request was made by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

Capital works ongoing

While rain has been an issue capital works projects undertaken by the City this summer are progressing well. That was the message Yorkton Council heard Monday in a presentation by Brian Stanicki – Assistant Director Public Works.

City paves way for PDAP claims

Yorkton Council paved the way Monday for residents to seek provincial funding for damage occurring due to flooding July 31.

New planning district closer to reality

The City of Yorkton is moving forward with entering into a new planning district agreement.