YORKTON - On behalf of Yorkton Council, Mayor Mitch Hippsley announced today they have selected Brad Hvidston as the new City Manager, effective June 24, 2024.
The search for a new manager had been under way since Council chose to relieve long-time city manager Lonnie Kaal of the position.
Hvidston brings to Yorkton an extensive wealth of municipal experience - starting his career as the Administrator jointly for the Village of Dodsland & R.M of Winslow #319, he next became the Administrator for the Town of Spiritwood. He then moved to the Town of Tisdale, where he has been the Chief Administrative Officer for the last 16 years, detailed a release issued Wednesday.
As is the nature of municipal work in smaller centres, Hvidston has worn many different hats in his career and carries profound respect for the all of the different roles that we play as civil servants, continued the Mayor’s release.
“Hvidston is a team player and never afraid to get his hands dirty. Brad is community-driven and has helped to orchestrate many initiatives and improvements that have benefited the residents of his area he has served. Perhaps most significant was the multi-municipal partnership that facilitated expansion of the Tisdale hospital, known as the Northeast HealthPlex, which now houses a range of healthcare practitioners, including doctors, dentists, and chiropractors,” it stated.
Hvidston has also served on various boards and professional associations such as: the Urban Municipal Administrator’s Association of Saskatchewan, Municipal Employees Pension Plan, Operators Certification Board and Urban Board of Examiners.
Hvidston “brings a collaborative and supportive leadership style and a solution-orientated approach. He believes in building a positive culture within the whole organization and to instill pride in our work. Brad is very approachable and a great communicator. We are very proud to recognize Brad as a true ‘grass roots’ person and a great fit for our community,” continued the release. “He is a visionary and excited to help our city grow and thrive.”
Hvidston is no stranger to Yorkton, as two of his three sons have played hockey for the Yorkton AAA Maulers.
Council is very confident in the future of our great city under his direction, noted Hippsley.a
