Therese Lefebvre Prince, Historian
Tel: (306) 786-1722
Fax: (306) 786-6880
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Books Available

The City of Yorkton has published several works for your enjoyment.

		Windows on Our History The City of Yorkton is pleased to announce that we've done a reprint of the history book, "Windows On Our History". The book, written by Terri Lefebvre Prince and several contributors, chronicles Yorkton's history from pre-colonization to 2005. Book Price: $40.00 tax included For more information contact Terri Lefebvre Prince, Heritage Researcher at 786-1722 or
		The Whiskey Man An account of the Balmoral Hotel/ Bronfman saga from its early days up to the hotel's demise by fire in 1985. The research focused on finding more local details, in particular, more on the life and times of Harry Bronfman's sojourn in Yorkton, the involvement of his brothers Abe and Sam in the community's life and the role the Bronfman family played from 1915 to the mid 1920s during Prohibition years in Saskatchewan. More info...
		The Cemetery Walking Tour Book A self-guided walking tour of the City of Yorkton Cemetery located on the corner of King Street and Number 9 Highway South. Providing a unique experience, the tour book will help you explore much of the regions history through the lives of many of the very early pioneers, and some of the more contemporary figures of Yorkton and area. More info...
		"Promise and Potential" Yorkton in the Early 1900's A self-guided heritage walking tour book introduces you to Yorkton's past through the homes and other buildings built by the people who lived there. More info...
		Pioneer Ways & Bygone Days The tour book Pioneer Ways & Bygone Days based on information from the records of the City of Yorkton Archives, provides a close-up look of the old town centre of Yorkton. It was made possible by a grant from the Saskatchewan Council for Archives & Archivists. Yorkton had a strong corporate history since 1882, having been settled under the leadership of the York Farmers' Colonization Company of Toronto. Once the railway came to the new Yorkton site in 1891, it prospered quickly. This prosperity is evident in the remaining commercial buildlings and the stories of the commercial bygone days. Folks are welcomed to takethe tour or to buy the book for an "arm-chair" visit. Cost - $10.00 including GST. For sale at City Hall, Western Development Museum, Tourism Yorkton, and Frameworks.