Yorkton This Week

As the federal Liberal cabinet meets to set its priorities ahead of the Sept. 23 throne speech, nearly 300 organizations are reaffirming a call for equal rights and permanent immigration status for everyone in Canada.

Most recent design has $22 million price tag

Yorkton resident Sean Robutka appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council wanting Heartland Livestock along York Road in the city moved outside the community.

PR Investments Inc. owns a trio of apartment buildings in Yorkton, and they think their City property taxes are too high. Monday Wade Probe Chief Financial Officer, C-owner PR Investments Inc.

A request to establish a veterinary service on Seventh Avenue South in the City had Council considering an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw at its regular meeting Monday.

The University of Manitoba will be organizing a virtual living library event with influential Indigenous alumni on Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The grandstand of the Yorkton Exhibition grounds needs a major upgrade and the Yorkton Exhibition Association appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday looking to partner with the City to get the work done.

Mandatory, non-medical mask or face coverings for all people entering the Kinsmen Arena will be in place, effective Sept 15th, until such time as the Public Health order recommending mask or face covering use within two metres, is lifted.

Effective Oct. 1, all people using the Yorkton Transit system, including Yorkton Transit and Access Transitwill be required to wear a non-medical mask or face covering. The decision was taken by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.

The City of Yorkton has further clarified the identification requirements for mail-in ballot applications for this November’s municipal election.