On February 26, 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan announced it is providing $600,000 to the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society to finish building its new Interpretive Centre in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. This final piece of funding ensures the historic site can become a year-round space for the community to gather and learn about local history.
The Yorkton Brick Flour Mill is the only brick-built flour mill left in Western Canada and served local farmers for nearly a century between 1890 and 1989. This provincial investment joins $1 million from the federal government and $300,000 from the City of Yorkton to complete the multi-year project to save the landmark.
According to the Government of Saskatchewan, the new centre will feature museum exhibits about early agriculture and the family farms that built the region. The building is designed to support itself financially by offering space for public events, fundraisers, and educational programs.
Local leaders, including Mayor Aaron Kienle and society president Larry Pearen, noted the project also includes a partnership with the Yorkton Tribal Council to share Indigenous history at the site. Once finished, the fully accessible facility will serve as a hub for residents and visitors to explore the roots of the community.
