West Yorkton

Neighbourhood Guide

Mature and quiet, this neighbourhood of the city is loved for a few reasons. First, it's just off of the beaten paths of Broadway Street and Gladstone Avenue North. This makes it easy for you to get from your street to the main drag, and where your destination lies. It also means that you're away from the noise and hustle. Secondly, the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds are just to the West, which means you always have a front row seat to any planned firework(s) event! Finally, this neighbourhood is also home to a few great amenities, listed below.

Parks

SIGN Park

Also commonly called "The Train Park" by kids, because of its distinctive train structures. This playground is located on a wide green space, to the direct East of the SIGN (Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours) building/daycare on North Street.

Ravine Ecological Preserve

The ravine is located to the West of the Gallagher Centre. It is a 2.8 Kilometer hiking trail, aimed at preserving the local and regional wildlife ecosystem, as well as educating the public in an interactive way.

Wiggly Field

This is Yorkton's first (and currently only) off-leash dog park, located to the South of the Jaycee Beach baseball diamonds and to the North of Sacred Heart High School. This park includes benches, picnic areas, garbage cans and poop bag dispensers.

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 in North Yorkton. From accounting to welding, Parkland College offers programs that include bachelor’s degrees, diplomas and certificates, and adult basic education.

Other

The Gallagher Centre

Formerly known as the Agri-plex, The Gallagher Centre is Yorkton's sports, recreation, entertainment and convention hub. It's a large community centre, featuring a swimming pool & water park, figure skating & hockey rink, a walking track, curling rink, banquet hall, meeting/workshop rooms, and agricultural use buildings.

SIGN

An abbreviation for "Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours." SIGN is a non-profit organization that provides betterment programs and services for youth, families and adult individuals. The main building is located on Broadway Street West, and some of its services there include: counselling (separation/divorce, child/parent conflict, couples, grief, anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse), walk-in counselling, family violence, life skills, housing support, sexual assault counselling and therapy, Yorkton Family resource Centre, independent living, and vocational employment. An additional building is located on North Street, where services there include: senior mobility, Kids First and an early learning centre/childcare program.

The Western Development Museum

Also known as the WDM, the Western Development Museum in Yorkton brings the city's history to life, with working artifacts and engaging tours. The museum also offers programs for kids, hosts special events and naturally partners with the Genealogical Society of Yorkton to preserve, conserve, collect and promote the study of genealogy and family history.