Jessica Matsalla

The council reviewed a presentation from the East Central Saskatchewan Immigration Partnership regarding the Welcome Neighbouring Policy and discussed a memorandum concerning account write-offs for 2025. Updates were provided on the Social Prescribing Pilot Project and the preliminary 2025 year-end financial report, including departmental reserve transfers. Council approved an appointment to the Municipal Employees' Pension Plan Commission. Additionally, authorizations were granted regarding the Rural Transit Solutions Fund and the procurement of transit vehicles.

The council received and filed reports from various committees and received a presentation regarding the Yorkton Business Improvement District's bylaw review and a request for increased financial partnership, with the request referred to the 2027 budget. An in-camera session was held to discuss personnel and other matters, resulting in the approval of alcohol screening for the CSO program and the receipt of an update regarding a formal complaint investigation.

This document outlines the draft council priorities, categorized into current, next, and completed items, as well as advocacy and partnership initiatives. Key priorities include the reinvigoration of outdoor recreation areas, planning for new indoor sport facilities, asset mapping, and revenue generation for facilities. The plan details large and small capital projects, operational improvements such as city-managed landscaping and internal skill development, and strategic policy areas including new accommodation development attraction, economic development, housing supply, and transparent governance processes.

This Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction Strategy for the City of Yorkton aims to foster economic diversification, job creation, and long-term competitiveness, while enabling access to external funding. The strategy prioritizes three key sectors: Value-Added Agriculture/Agri-Processing, Logistics & Distribution, and AgTech/Automation. Efforts will concentrate on markets in Europe and selected Indo-Pacific regions, alongside a responsive presence in the United States. The plan seeks to align investment with federal and provincial priorities, contributing to measurable economic and community outcomes, including Indigenous economic development, by focusing resources where Yorkton demonstrates the highest competitiveness and investor demand.

This plan outlines a comprehensive revitalization strategy for the City of Yorkton's Downtown and West Broadway Corridor. The primary objective is to address blight and economic decline by enhancing the area's character and appeal through a multi-faceted approach. Key focus areas include urban design, pedestrian and vehicular accessibility, economic development, housing, and social activities and events. The plan promotes beautification, heritage and culture, innovative design principles, and commercial investment, with a proposed full realization by 2020.