Yorkton This Week

At the most recent regular meeting of Yorkton Council May 17, some rather good news was unveiled, especially given that for the past 15-months the City and world has been stuck in the middle of a worldwide health pandemic.

The Government of Saskatchewan is committing to a multi-year, $2.2 million investment in eleven Saskatchewan innovators through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth Fund (AGF).

Saskatchewan chapter of COVID-19 Resources Canada to host two virtual Town Halls this week

On Sunday, May 23 at approximately 5:04 a.m., Yorkton RCMP responded to a complaint that an adult male had been stabbed near the 300 block of Broadway Street in the City of Yorkton.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that public health measures around outdoor sporting activities will be eased as part of Step One of the Re-Opening Roadmap, set to commence on Sunday, May 30.

the Government of Saskatchewan welcomed the announcement by Ceres Global Ag of its plans to build a new USD $350 million integrated canola crush facility at Northgate.

The Landmark Cinemas Tower Theatre in Yorkton has officially closed its doors for good. Landmark Cinemas announced that four movie theatres would be closing, which includes Yorkton.

The impact of an ice storm which hit Yorkton and area in the middle of the night Friday is still being assessed. The storm caused an interruption in power across most of the city just after 3 a.m.

Residents at Yorkton Crossing recently got in the mood of a southern holiday on a sunny beach with a cool beverage. As something fun for residents ‘Margaritaville’ was held May 19. It as an opportunity to dress up a bit, and dream of a getaway.

Innovation Saskatchewan is committing $60,000 per year for the next two years to help propel the growth of women-led technology companies in the province.