The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce recently sent a letter to the Mayor and Council commending them on their willingness to re-open public facilities as soon as they were given permission to do so by the provincial government.聽聽 This decision by Council is viewed by the Chamber as a positive step toward the聽 re-opening the city鈥檚 economy.
Mike Stackhouse, President of the Chamber is pleased that the Council has made this decision based on science.聽 鈥淩e-opening public facilities demonstrates to the community that the Mayor and Council are following the lead and direction of the science community and that it has faith in their recommendations,鈥� he said.聽 鈥淢ore importantly, Council is demonstrating it understands the need for citizens to resume their normal activities鈥�.
The Yorkton Chamber has asked the provincial government to certify businesses with approved Pandemic Response Plans in order to avoid future closures; and has asked the government to reduce the physical distancing requirement to 1.2 metres or 4 feet.
Stackhouse summed up the commendation by stating, 鈥淎 return to normal, as much as is possible, is good for the citizens and the community as a whole鈥�.
The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce represents over 460 members and is governed by a 16 member elected Board of Directors.聽 The Chamber is 鈥渢he voice of business in Yorkton鈥�.
