Yorkton Municipal Airport Brochure - April 2012 - City of Yorkton
Yorkton Municipal Airport Brochure - April 2012 - City of Yorkton
Yorkton Municipal Airport Brochure - April 2012 - City of Yorkton
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Regional Growth CentreWelcome to <strong>Yorkton</strong>, avibrant Economic Centrein East Central Saskatchewanwith a trading area<strong>of</strong> more than 150,000people. Our recentgrowth is paving the wayfor new investment inbusinesses, housing, andinfrastructure. Nearly 20thousand residents call<strong>Yorkton</strong> home.Location<strong>Yorkton</strong> is located along the Trans-Canada YellowheadHighway #16 in East Central Saskatchewan betweenSaskatoon and Winnipeg. <strong>Yorkton</strong> is on the main line<strong>of</strong> the Canadian Pacific Railway. It is also on the Bay Line<strong>Yorkton</strong> has a strong regional role as a center for retailand wholesale trade, health and government services,and a variety <strong>of</strong> commercial and industrial services. The<strong>City</strong> is rich in culture with a vibrant agricultural heritage.The investment <strong>of</strong> $400 million in two canolacrushing plants strengthens the agri-resource basedeconomy and contributes significantly to the growth <strong>of</strong>our community.which connects the Port <strong>of</strong> Churchill to the CanadianNational Railway mainline at Melville (38 km southeast).There are also rail connections to Minot, Grand Forksand Minneapolis in the USA.A strong mixed demographic, well educated and skilledworkforce, healthy employment rate, and stable commercial,industrial and residential sectors are factorssupporting our community’s viability and attractivenessfor investment. The health <strong>of</strong> the local economy is animportant component considered in our <strong>City</strong>’s OfficialCommunity Plan. The creation <strong>of</strong> a broad mix <strong>of</strong> housing,employment opportunities and investment in thiscommunity are factors leading to a healthy and prosperouseconomy.<strong>Yorkton</strong>’s excellent level <strong>of</strong> educational, healthcare andleisure services, expanding housing sector, competitivebusiness environment, and readily available amenitiesare just a few <strong>of</strong> the reasons why <strong>Yorkton</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> thebest places to live, visit, work, and invest. Once youvisit <strong>Yorkton</strong>, you will agree that our <strong>City</strong> is a specialplace. We invite you to build your dreams here, a community<strong>of</strong> endless opportunities.James Wilson, MayorDistances Kms MilesRegina, SK 190 118Saskatoon, SK 326 203Winnipeg, MB 451 280Edmonton, AB 851 529US Border 241 150<strong>Airport</strong> CharacteristicsThe <strong>Yorkton</strong> <strong>Municipal</strong> <strong>Airport</strong> is located on 720 acresthree (3) kms north <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Yorkton</strong> on HighwayNo. 9. The airport is the base operation for both privateand commercial helicopters and fixed wing aircraftoperators, and is operational 24hrs per day, 7 days aweek. The maneuvering area consists <strong>of</strong> two intersectingrunways, a joining taxiway system, a public apronand a private apron.Photography credits: Cheryl Denesowych, <strong>Yorkton</strong> Aircraft; Don Ingham, Leadingedge Aviation.
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