North Yorkton
Neighbourhood Guide
Originally housing the affluent, Yorkton's North neighbourhood has a longer history than most. In the early days of the city's founding, this neighbourhood was small, but featured some of Yorkton's largest homes (belonging to doctors and businessmen). Today, you can see these heritage homes mixed in with war-time houses, apartments, condos, split-levels, bi-levels, bungalows, and low-income designated 4-plexes. As a result, people from every socio-economic class live here together. The straightforward North-South direction of most of the streets makes navigation a breeze, especially for newcomers.
Parks
- Waterloo Park
This park is hidden behind the houses of Waterloo Road and Wellington Park Road. It features a large green space, as well as a children's playground.
- Ukrainian Pioneer Park & Drake Field
There's a variety of things to do here, including playing at the spray park, shooting hoops in the Basketball court, using the outdoor rink, and playing Soccer or Lacrosse on the designated field.
- Jackson Park
Directly North of the Yorkton's iconic Court House is Jackson Park. This space has a playground, sun shelter and walking paths for everyone to enjoy.
- Shaw Park
This park is located two blocks Northeast of the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre. At the heart of it stands a centennial gateway sculpture in weathered steel. The interactive spiral structure connects the sun to significant Yorkton features. The rest of the park is an open green space sheltered by Pine trees.
Pathways
- Dracup Pathway
This pathway runs down the length of Dracup Avenue, parallel. It connects with the businesses on Broadway Street East, where a connector joins this pathway with the Highway #10 Pathway. An unpaved portion bisecting this pathway (at the roundabout) connects it to the Mayhew Pathway. There is a retention pond to walk through and/or around, which makes for nice scenery.
Schools
- Yorkton Regional High School
Also referred to as the YRHS or The Regional, this public high school in Yorkton is recognized around the world by its distinctive orange colour and mascot. With a history that goes back to 1967, Yorkton's grade 9 -12 public high school is steeped in tradition and legacy. They offer Advanced Placement classes and an Alternative Education program in addition to their standard education program - fostering and encouraging every teen's learning level. Their extracurricular and inter-curricular activities are widely varied, appealing to every creative path. They include: robotics, autobody, mechanics, cooking, cosmetology, debate, drama, marching band, jazz band, concert band, guitar, choir, yearbook, photography, archery, badminton, basketball, cheerleading, curling, cross-country, football, golf, volleyball, wrestling and soccer. There is also a Driver Education program offered for those looking to get their driving license.
- Sacred Heart High School
Also referred to as Sacred, Sacred Heart, or SHHS, this is the other high school in Yorkton - part of the Catholic school system. This school has had a unique and varied history: first a school for Ukrainian immigrants in 1917, then an all girls academy in '45, and finally a high school in '73 when boys were allowed to enroll. In 2003, the school moved over to its new location, where it still stands today. The high school welcomes all students, though enrollment requires the student to complete a Christian Ethics course for each year of attendance, being a faith-based education centre. In addition to its education program, Sacred Heart offers great extracurricular activities. They include: choir, yearbook, drama, golf, cross country running, soccer, football, volleyball, basketball, curling, badminton, dance/pom team. There is also a Driver Education program offered for those looking to get their driving license.
- Parkland College
On the North side of the YRHS, the main campus of the Yorkton Parkland College is available for post secondary and adult basic learning courses. The Trades & Technology Centre is located on the Eastern side of North Yorkton, just off of Dracup Avenue. From accounting to welding, Parkland College offers programs that include bachelor’s degrees, diplomas and certificates, and adult basic education.
- Dr. Brass Elementary School
Dr. Brass School is a Pre-K-8 public school, part of the Good Spirit School Division. This school has done a tremendous job in expanding access to their curricular and extracurricular programs (regarding kids with disabilities and kids from low-income homes). In addition to the traditional sports and activities each public elementary school in the city offers, Dr. Brass offers Powwow Drumming, Powwow Dancing and Beading.
- St. Alphonsus Elementary School
Commonly referred to as St. Al's, this Pre K-8 school is a part of the Christ The Teacher Catholic School Division. They welcome all children, regardless of Catholic faith or non Catholic faith.
