YORKTON - In 2025 SaskAbilities is marking its 75th anniversary in the province heard Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Dec. 16.
Aleks Hoeber, Regional Director with SaskAbilities said the anniversary will be marked in various ways throughout the upcoming year, and will include activities with the local chapter.
“We’re very proud of this milestone. We have a lot of history,” she said,
Hoeber said provincially SaskAbilities provides some 40 programs and Services – 16 of those in Yorkton, and they serve clients from pre-school-age to those in their 80s.
SaskAbilities provides day programming to individuals who experience disability.
To help promote the anniversary locally Hoeber suggested Mayor Aaron Kienle do a video of congratulations they could use in advertising.
“I’d be glad to do that,” Kienle said.
An overview of the 75th Anniversary Plans for Yorkton and provincially include;
* Jan & Feb – Provincial Memorabilia Display in Yorkton
* Jan 24 – Pancake Breakfast and Open House at SaskAbilities
* April 3 & 4 – President’s Reception & AGM in Saskatoon
* Late May/early June – Community Appreciation BBQ
* July 16 – Camp Day at Camp Easter Seal
* Sept 5 & 6 – Provincial Conference in Regina
* October – An Open House and Trade Fair called “Navigating the System”
* November/December – A Year End Wrap Up is being planned but no specifics yet.
