Yorkton

Yorkton, situated at the junction of four major highways including the Trans-Canada Yellowhead, serves the third largest trading area in the province.

A loyal and productive labour force allows Yorkton business to compete in the global market. The population of Yorkton is about 17,000 as the result of major growth in the past few years.

The City of Yorkton offers incentives on developing of industrial land. Financial comparisons to large urban centres shows that over a 10-year period, companies locating to Yorkton can save literally millions of dollars.


Yorkton digest:

  • The education requirements are met by five public, three separate elementary schools, two high schools, and the Parkland Regional College.


  • The local residential mill rate is 19 mills municipal, plus 19.75 mills for public education or 19 mills for separate school education.


  • Residential water and sewer rates average $100 per quarter. Commercial sewer and water rates vary depending on usage.


  • The average starter home is $60,000 with prices ranging from $20,000 to $120,000.


  • The average lease rate of industrial property is $5 to $6 net and commercial is $8 to $10 net.


  • Serviced industrial lots range from $20,000 to $33,000 with an average size of 2.7 acres. There are 60 serviced and 120 unserviced lots available. Prices on vacant lots are negotiable.

For more information, please contact:

Gordon Bulmer
Director of Economic Development
37 Third Ave North
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
S3N 2W3

Phone: (306) 786-1724
Fax: (306) 786-7113
E-mail: econ.dev@city.yorkton.sk.ca
Web site: www.city.yorkton.sk.ca


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