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EVOLVE: A New Community-Driven Initiative to Strengthen Skills, Business, and Collaboration in Shaunavon

EVOLVE: A New Community-Driven Initiative to Strengthen Skills, Business, and Collaboration in Shaunavon EVOLVE: A New Community-Driven Initiative to Strengthen Skills, Business, and Collaboration in Shaunavon

The Town of Shaunavon’s Economic Development Committee (EDC), is excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Shaunavon & District, Chamber of Commerce, and we are proud to announce the introduction of EVOLVE, a new invitation to an initiative designed to engage community members and businesses in meaningful opportunities that benefit the whole community.

EVOLVE is rooted in the belief that personal interests, talents, and professional skills already exist within our community. By creating intentional opportunities to connect, share knowledge, collaborate and innovate, EVOLVE aims to strengthen Shaunavon’s business environment while encouraging individual growth and community participation.

To kick off the program, the first EVOLVE event is pleased to welcome Brad Mahon, Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 5:30pm President of Great Plains College and #1 Amazon International Best-Selling Author, to present Leadership Is Personal.

This inaugural session will explore how leadership, culture, and community directly influence success and organizational growth. While final event details are still being confirmed, community members and businesses are encouraged to mark their calendars and register early. Be a vital part of what makes Shaunavon Thrive by joining us!

Event Details Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026. Time: 5:30 pm. Location: Elk’s Hall, 501 - 3rd Avenue East, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. Registration: Free. Registration link: https://forms.gle/3yM4b7EoNxjbkEYn6. Registration Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026. Registration is free thanks to the generous support of partners and sponsors, however advance registration is required. Thank you! Registration Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026

For more information, please contact shaunavonedc@gmail.com

FOUNDATIONS: Program Launches to Support Workforce Readiness, Career Transition & Employment Connections in Shaunavon

FOUNDATIONS: Program Launches to Support Workforce Readiness, Career Transition & Employment Connections in Shaunavon FOUNDATIONS: Program Launches to Support Workforce Readiness, Career Transition & Employment Connections in Shaunavon

The Town of Shaunavon Economic Development Committee in partnership with the Shaunavon and District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce FOUNDATIONS: a new workforce-focused program designed to support community members as they enter, transition within, or re-engage with, the workforce!

FOUNDATIONS is built around the goal of strengthening both individuals and local businesses by creating accessible opportunities to develop skills, build knowledge, and improve access to employment resources. The program is intended to meet people where they are, while also helping businesses address workforce needs and employment gaps.

The first FOUNDATIONS session will feature a Resume Writing Workshop, focused on improving how participants communicate with employers in order to secure interviews and advance employment opportunities. This practical, hands-on workshop will provide guidance, tools & resources that participants can use immediately.

Event Details
Workshop: Resume Writing Workshop. Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Time: 4:00 pm.
Location: The Grand Coteau – Community Room, 440 Centre Street, Shaunavon, SK. Cost: Free of charge.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/4y1x4S9BE6aSvDRVA Registration Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026.
Registration is free thanks to the generous support of partners and sponsors, however advance registration is required. Thank you!

For more information, please contact shaunavonedc@gmail.com

SHOP LOCAL

Did you know? Small- and medium-sized businesses account for 99% of all Canadian businesses and employ 64% of Canada’s private sector workforce. Local businesses are the backbone of this country. -Stats Canada

SHAUNAVON!

SASK Made

SK Open Farm Days

Why Support Local?

Small businesses make life better. They prepare our morning coffee, repair our cars, give our children their first jobs, sponsor our sports teams, support our fundraisers, and so much more; they’re always there for us when we need them. Now it’s our turn to be there for them. Supporting small has a BIG impact on the local economy. From funding local literacy programs to sponsoring community gardens, donating to food security initiatives and supporting extracurricular activities, when local businesses thrive, they channel their success back into their communities. -Canadian Federation of Independent Business

EVENTS

Foundations - Resume Writing Workshop. Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 4:00pm

Social Media Advertising. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 @ 12:00pm (CST)

Evolve - Leadership is Personal *with Brad Mahon. Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 5:30pm Register Here

Evolve - Creating the Future: Sask Innovation & Tech *with Gordon More c/o Southeast Tech Hub.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm, watch for registration details.

Empowering Women: In Business & In Life - Women’s Health in the Workplace…Starting the Conversation. Tentative for Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 7:00pm, watch for registration details.

Empowering Women: In Business & In Life - International Women’s Day *with Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan. Tentative for Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 6:00pm, watch for registration details.

Opportunities Showcase
Tentative for Thursday, April 16, 2026, watch for registration details.

ALSO COMING 2026!

Marketing your Business Workshops

Evolve - Making Difficult Conversations Effective

Evolve - Cross-Cultural Communication

DID YOU KNOW?

The top five skilled trades in demand in Saskatchewan are:

  • Carpenter
  • Construction Electrician
  • Hairstylist
  • Plumber
  • Sheet Metal Workers

** Sources: The Canadian Apprenticeship Forums’ (CAF) 5-year projections presented in the 2024 report Apprentice Demand in Red Seal Trades: A 2024 National Labour Market Information Report ESDC’s Employment Outlooks data The 2024 Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS)**