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FREE GARBAGE TRANSFER WEEKEND Over the weekend of May 26th , 27th and 28th from 8am-5pm, the Town of Shaunavon will have bins for a free garbage disposal in the empty lot EAST of The Bear’s Den (554 5th St W). There will be labelled bins designated for the disposal of these materials:

The Shaunavon 50-50 Sidewalk Program was created to help promote pedestrian safety and infrastructure renewal in the Town of Shaunavon, by providing property owners with assistance in paying for the half the costs of replacing deteriorated sidewalks. The Town of Shaunavon will cover the entire cost of the replacement when the work represents less than 25% of frontage of the property.

The Screening Program for Breast Cancer’s mobile bus will be parked in Shaunavon on April 3 – 14, 2023 in the parking lot of the Shaunavon Elk’s Hall. Women 50 years of age or older that are not experiencing any breast health concerns or symptoms are welcome to book a screening mammogram.

Provincial regulations prohibit pruning of elm trees from April 1 to August 31 each year. Elm bark beetles are most active during that time, where fresh cuts attract them, leading to an increased chance of infection. Dutch elm disease (DED) is caused by a fungus spread by tiny elm bark beetles that breed under the bark of dead or dying elm wood.

Mayor Kyle Bennett would like to share a message with the community! “The Town is preparing for a busy spring and summer with ample projects and programs planned. We are very excited to welcome visitors to Shaunavon as the summer tourism season picks up in the coming months! […] I am proud of the constant hard work put in by our team and by Council as we progress through each season.