A look back at 2019 reveals the busiest year on record for the city in terms of projects and construction. From the approval to tender a new Civic Operations Centre to the completion of the Broadway Street paving program it was a year of getting things done in the community.
The biggest project was the North Sanitary Storm Channel with joint funding from the city, province and federal government. It’s focus is on drainage and flood prevention. In all 21 projects at a cost of $22.9 million dollars were on the books with $4 million from the tax pie, $7.4 million from grants, $5 million from waterworks and $6.5 million from reserves.
The city also continued its partnership with the RMs of Orkney and Wallace with regular district planning meetings and social gatherings.
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In recreation a new park on Tupper Ave has proven popular. Ukrainian Pioneer Park saw the development of a skating rink/basketball court. A partnership with the Deer Park Men’s Club revamped two holes. Events included the Yorkton Exhibition Summer Fair, the ever popular Health Foundation Rib Fest, Film Festival, and the return of the Blue Owl Golf tournament. It was a busy year and the city would like to thank the Yorkton Business Improvement District and Chamber of Commerce for their continuing support and efforts to grow the business community.
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In conclusion I would like to thank residents of Yorkton for their support especially the volunteers who serve in an advisory role on our many committees of council. On behalf city council and our staff a Merry Christmas to all.
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