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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

The Canora Ag Days, held on August 13 and 14 at the sports grounds, received “nothing but positive response,” said Kelly Ostafie, president of the Canora Agricultural Society.

The Pensioners’ Prom returned to Canora this summer with another successful get-together, said Darlene Senkow, one of the event organizers. Over 80 people attended the events spread over the weekend from August 5-7 at the Rainbow Hall in Canora.

A hairdresser is opening a new wedding rental business in Canora to give brides and their families help in decorating for a special day.