Sharon Schauenberg has been a client advisor at Assiniboia’s RBC branch since 2006. Previously, she was employed in Assiniboia’s retail sector in the early 1990s after moving from Regina. Following a spell in Medicine Hat, Alberta, she returned to Assiniboia, where she married Kevin and settled back in the town she loves.
“I came back here in February, 2006. I’ve been with RBC for almost 15 years,” the former Regina resident explained. “But volunteering really got me involved with the community,” she added. “I am that kind of person who says ‘let’s get our hands dirty and do it’. I remember moving to Assiniboia many years ago, where I never knew a single person.”
Schauenberg has acted as a volunteer on numerous boards and committees since returning to Assiniboia. She enjoys being actively involved with her community, whether as a board member, or through selling 50/50 tickets in the arena to raise money for local hockey.
Additionally, Schauenberg performed as the treasurer for the Junior B Rebels. She operated as the Chair for The South Country Health Foundation. Schauenberg is currently a board member on Assiniboia’s Chamber of Commerce, a past board member for the Festival of Trees and has helped out with Communities in Bloom when she can lend a hand.
Schauenberg was also committee member and planner for the town’s 100-year celebration in 2012. Moreover, this mayoral candidate has appeared on other boards representing the town, such as the Airport Board and the Museum Board.
Also, Schauenberg is an aspiring thespian – she’s appeared on the local stage as an actor in plays created and organized by the Assiniboia-based theatrical troupe, Popcorn Productions.
A former town councillor, Schauenberg had previously run as the mayoral candidate in Assiniboia’s 2012 election – she is running as a mayor once again in the 2020 elections, because of her passion for this town. “I want to be involved with the community on a deeper level. If you want to do something, you have to step up and get involved.”
Schauenberg discussed some of her concerns for Assiniboia – a community she lives in, works in and volunteers for on a consistent footing.
She wanted Assiniboia to continue being sustainable with a long and hopeful future ahead, by having professionals such as doctors, dentists and teachers remain in the town. She also believed the link between the Chamber of Commerce and the Assiniboia Town Council should be strengthened to attract more businesses to the community. With COVID-19 affecting Canadian life, she further stressed the importance of mental health in Assiniboia, thus keeping essential services in this community is of utmost importance.
Schauenberg believed the town’s infrastructure should be improved, but she doesn’t want to raise taxes as many in the community are experiencing financial hardships at this time.
“I often hear at the ground level about people trying to make ends meet. So, what are our priorities?” Schauenberg asked. “What’s our current strategic plan? Where’s the money going to come from to pay for our infrastructure she inquired? Will it be provincial or from taxes? I would like to not see taxes raised. We need to see where our money is being spent and focus on priorities while continuing to move forward," she affirmed.
Strong communication and follow-up are extremely important to this candidate – she also likes to stay informed of happenings in the community where she lives.
However, this candidate wanted to see refurbishments for certain areas of the town – particularly Centre Street, where empty buildings are present throughout Assiniboia’s shopping precinct. “We need to have our main thoroughfare a look that is appealing. We need to encourage more businesses, our residents need to feel proud and have a sense of community in the place where they reside,” Schauenberg concluded.
