Statistics Canada has released their Census numbers for 2021 and in comparison from the last census numbers, the community of Shaunavon is growing.

Shaunavon's population grew by just over 4 percent in 2021, going from a population of 1,714 in 2016 to 1,784 in 2021.

Shaunavon Mayor, Kyle Bennett, says this is good news. "I just think it means that we're going in the right direction. We've had some new business open in town, which is good to see, which brings more people into town and it just shows some overall growth and some overall stability in Shaunavon's economy and population."

Other southwest communities also saw growth including Eastend and Maple Creek.