The Town of Shaunavon has announced that they have hired a new Emergency Measures Coordinator.

Shawn Eckart will be taking over the position effective immediately. The Emergency Measures Coordinator is responsible for emergency management in the Town of Shaunavon and the surrounding RM's of Arlington, Grassy Creek, Wise Creek and Bone Creek.

Eckart's hiring follows the recent departure of Taneesha Adams and Sara Nicols who took over the role this past spring.

Eckart worked closely with Adams and Nicols as an assistant and brings a safety training background with him to the job.

He says they are always looking for volunteers. If you would like to help out contact Shawn Eckart or The Shaunavon Town Office.