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News Release - City Monitoring for Dutch Elm Disease

A comprehensive Dutch elm disease (DED) survey was recently completed on Yorkton’s urban forest. On July 7 and 8, 2024, Living Tree Environmental Ltd. conducted a full visual inspection of American elm trees within the boundaries of the city to identify and mark for removal all DED symptomatic trees, and to detect any elm wood storage/pruning violations. The transportation and storage of elm wood is illegal, and elm pruning is prohibited from April 1 to August 31 as per the Saskatchewan Dutch...

Phase 1 UPDATE - Water Main Replacement on McBurney Drive

The Water Main Replacement on McBurney is now approximately 40% completed, with Phase 1 reaching 80% completion. On July 4 and 5, most residents in Phase 1 were successfully taken off temporary water and reconnected to their permanent water service.

Over the next two weeks, residents can expect ongoing roadwork and concrete work as the project continues to advance. The project team remains committed to minimizing disruptions and ensuring a smooth transition as the work progresses.

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York Road Reconstruction Phase 5

Phase 4 is 80% complete, completion of this phase is expected as soon as possible, but recent weather has caused some delays. Phase 5 of the York Road Reconstruction will begin Monday, July 8, 2024.

Road Closures along York Road will be extended from First Avenue North to Gladstone Avenue North, with a detour in place on Second Avenue North for local traffic and vehicles accessing business along York Road.  

Phase 4 & 5 Local Access Road Closure and Detour Map

Phase 5 is expected to take...

York Road Reconstruction Phase 4 - Update Friday, July 3, 2024

Phase 4 of the York Road Reconstruction is approximately 80% complete.

This phase included some of the largest and most significant infrastructure improvements of the entire project, some of the major improvements included a

• Key drainage channel on the north end of the City; and
• Large box culverts were installed across York Road to improve stormwater removal from many inner City areas.

There were some challenges due to the CN rail’s proximity to one of the City’s largest drainage structures. Where...

Adjusted Services for Canada Day, Monday, July 1, 2024

The City of Yorkton will have a number of adjusted hours of operation on Monday, July 1, 2024. 

City Hall 

• Closed on Monday, July 1, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 8 a.m. 

Public Works 

• Closed on Monday, July 1, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, July 2, 2023, at 7 a.m.
• Report a Concern online or for immediate emergencies dial 306-786-1760.

Garbage and Recycling Collections 

• There are no changes to residential garbage collection 
• There are no changes to residential recycling collection 

City Landfill