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The Shaunavon Opportunity Fund Co-operative Ltd. is a project that was started by members of the Shaunavon Economic Development Committee in late 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for direct business support in the community was identified, because although there were a number of government support programs available throughout the pandemic, many had strict criteria, which did not always allow for small businesses or new start-ups to easily access the funds.

Mark your calendars for Friday September 22, 2023! The Town of Shaunavon and Stark & Marsh Cpa LLP are once again offering GoGreen and want everyone in the community to get involved!! GoGreen is an initiative spear-headed by Stark & Marsh and the first Shaunavon event took place in September 2022.

A contractor hired by the Town of Shaunavon will be applying pesticides on the Town of Shaunavon parks & green spaces throughout this week (starting September 5th). Herbicides (weed killers) are pesticides designed to control undesirable plants, to keep Shaunavon beautiful. The contractor will begin applying them in the Ball Diamonds and continue to the rest of our greenspaces.

You can prune your elm trees beginning Sept. 1! Each year, the pruning of elm trees is prohibited from April 1 to August 31st to reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease (DED). The beetles that spread the deadly disease are most active during this period and fresh cuts attract them.

Age Friendly Shaunavon is proud to be hosting a Senior Wellness Day for all residents of Southwest Saskatchewan. Topics will include Medication Awareness, Advanced Health Care Directives, Art, Fitness and Wellness, Grief and Change, as well as so much more! Event starts at 9 am with registration. Coffee and lunch provided FREE of charge thanks to our generous sponsors.