Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society Inc.
Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society Inc.
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August 6

Rally Round the Mill is back!



A day of activities at the mill and on the road, as we host our second Rally Round the Mill! 


Food, fun, cars and things to do for the kids.


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Hopkins descendants tour the mill

 A reunion of descendants of the Hopkins brothers, original York Colony settlers, were the first public group to tour the Mill on the August 2022 long weekend. Fifteen members of the family from across Canada made the trip to Yorkton. The reunion was organized by retired lawyer and judge Nancy Morrison of Vancouver, herself a Hopkins descendant.

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Recollections: a talk about family and history with Carman Smith, whose grandfather built the mill

Recollections: a talk about family and history with Carman Smith, whose grandfather built the mill

Recollections: a talk about family and history with Carman Smith, whose grandfather built the mill

Recollections: a talk about family and history with Carman Smith, whose grandfather built the mill

Recollections: a talk about family and history with Carman Smith, whose grandfather built the mill

Recollections: a talk about family and history with Carman Smith, whose grandfather built the mill

Volunteers are always welcome!

We are looking for volunteers to help with all kinds of activities and events related to the mill, including:

  • Rally Round the Mill in August;
  • Mill cleanup;
  • Mill tour and information guides;
  • The Heritage Dinner in September;
  • Other general activities.

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Mill kicks off major fundraising campaign

The historic Yorkton brick flour mills kicked off a fundraising drive on Dec. 6, 2021 to raise $2.2 million for a major expansion of the mill which will include an interpretive centre, meeting and event facilities, spaces for use by businesses, community archives and offices.

Read about our campaign

Preserving an important part of our history

Who

What

What

The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society Inc. was formed in early 2012 by individuals interested in encouraging the preservation of the oldest surviving brick flour mill in Saskatchewan.

What

What

What

Constructed in 1898 by John J. Smith to support the new settlement's agricultural base, the mill was reinvented a number of times by changing ownership and needs until falling into disuse in the late 1980s.

Why

What

Fundraising

This heritage site is being developed by and for those who believe that history need not exist only in photographs and books. 

Fundraising

Fundraising

Fundraising

The Society holds several fundraising events each year, and solicits donations and grants from various sources to pay for the restoration of the original mill, the improvement of the grounds, and future expansion.

Our events

Planning

Fundraising

Planning

In early 2020 the Society developed a three-year strategic plan setting out its mission, vision, values, and six strategic priorities with goals and objectives for each. 

Strategic plan

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Fundraising

Planning

The Society invites anyone interested in its work to become a member, or become a Friend of the Mill by making a donation. A charitable receipt will be issued by the City of Yorkton for donations.

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    Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society Inc.

    Box 1062  Yorkton SK  Canada S3N 2X3

    Located at the corner of Livingstone Street and Beck Avenue.

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