Yorkton Information
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Geography
Yorkton is the largest city in east-central Saskatchewan and is ideally situated amid rolling hills and vast farmland in the province's parkland area near the Canadian northern forest. Major highways that intersect the city are the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway #16, one of Canada's most important truck transport and vacation routes, Highway #9 which extends from the U.S. border to the forest region of Hudson Bay and Highway #10, the main highway to Regina.
History
Yorkton was founded by members of a chartered company--the York Farmers'Colonization Company incorporating the York Colony on May 12, 1882 and changing to Yorkton on January 1, 1884. The company and the early settlers established Yorkton's political, social, religious and entrepreneurial culture. The community progressed further with the arrival of immigrants from many lands--Poland, Russia, Germany, Hungary, Sweden and in greater majority from Ukraine. Experienced farmers, these settlers entrenched Yorkton as an agricultural based community.
Economic Information
Yorkton serves one of the largest trading areas in the Province. A vibrant community, Yorkton, with a population of 17,603 is largely dependent upon agriculture. Other major area industries include potash mining, manufacturing, wholesale, retail trade, tourism and health services.
Saskatchewan is ranked as one of the most cost competitive locations for industry in North America. Yorkton's location compares favorably with other major urban centers in Saskatchewan. A loyal and productive labour force allows Yorkton business to compete in the global market and has attracted national and international businesses and retained local business successes such as Harvest Meats Co. Ltd., Morris Industries, Popowich Milling Ltd, Leon's Mfg Company Inc.and Ram Industries Inc. Retail sales in the city now exceeds $213 million annually, more than double 1995 annual sales.
Attractions
Yorkton, a vibrant and culturally diverse city, has a small town friendliness atmosphere, while still enjoying the amenities of a larger city. Tourists and residents can enjoy the arts, culture, our heritage and many other forms of recreation. Showcasing our diversity are the Golden Sheaf Awards ( oldest film festival in North America), Stars for Saskatchewan Series (showcasing productions ranging from ballet to jazz), Community Theatre, Sunflower Arts and Crafts Show, Western Development Museum and the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery.
Outdoor enthusiasts can encouter the best in golfing, camping, hiking, exploring the Ravine Ecological Preserve, fishing or birdwatching. Yorkton also offers a hunters paradise with plentiful deer and game birds. Winter sports buffs an experience endless snowmobiling trails, hockey tournaments, curling tournaments, conventions and special events.
Other Information
A friendly atmosphere, low cost of living, quality standard of life, strategic cost competive prairie location makes Yorkton the best place to invest, work, play and call home!
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