Yorkton mill opens as a centre for Saskatchewan farm history

The Yorkton Brick Flour Mill Interpretive Centre is now open in Saskatchewan’s oldest remaining brick flour mill. Exhibits and artifacts share the story of early agriculture and family farms in the region.

• The mill operated from 1890 to 1989 and is a designated Municipal Heritage Property.
• Saskatchewan supported the project with a $600,000 investment. Tourism Saskatchewan contributed $40,000, and federal support totalled nearly $1.1 million, including $500,000 through the Tourism Growth Program.
• The City of Yorkton contributed $300,000, alongside fundraising and other local support.