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An exception to the bylaw which regulates the operation of snowmobiles within the City of Yorkton was approved by Council at its most recent meeting.

The exception was needed to accommodate the existing trail system impacted by work along a portion of it, explained Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation and Procedures with the City.

Last fall the R.M. of Orkney upgraded a portion of Grainmillers Road, which resulted in ditch work incomplete and left in a rough state, she said. The Yorkton Sno Riders Club Club normally utilize that ditch as part of their route but have requested the use of City lands just south of Grainmillers Road until the ditch has been restored to drivable condition.聽

The Sno Riders and the City of Yorkton have had a long-standing gentleman鈥檚 agreement that the Sno-Riders as main users of the trails, will take responsibility to mark, and maintain their trail including applicable signage, said Matsalla.

There are agricultural lessees of this City land, and they had been notified about the adjustment in the trails for the 2019/2020 winter season.

In addition, as background Matsalla gave Council an overview of some key snowmobile regulations.

In Saskatchewan, everyone who operates a snowmobile on public land must:

- Register their snowmobile with Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). The minimum requirement of $200,000 liability insurance is included with the registration fee. All Saskatchewan snowmobile registration fees collected by SGI go to the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Fund administered by the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association. More than 80 per cent of the registration fee goes to local snowmobile clubs to help maintain the province鈥檚 trail system. Snowmobile registration provides the use of over 10,500 km of signed trail, access to shelters stocked with wood, fire starter, and solar power, and contributes to public education programs, safety training courses, land and crop protection efforts, and the growth of local businesses.

- Wear a safety-approved helmet (including passengers).

- Be accompanied by an adult if you are a youth who鈥檚 12 years old and up and do not hold a valid driver鈥檚 licence.

- Complete the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Safety Course if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1989.

The temporary exception was unanimously supported by Council.