Conference Convenience: SAAR Fall Conference cut by one day to account for travel
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — They asked, you answered, and now it is official—this year’s SAAR will be packed into two days, with the originally scheduled third day left open to allow attendees to travel home. The always accommodating Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) will now be meeting from Sept. 7 to Sept. 8, with the […]
Cover Stars: Collision industry’s Chelsea Stebner, Kim Kos and Brittany Huber featured on cover of Business Voice magazine
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — A trio of Saskatoon-based business leaders were featured on the cover of a local business mag, and our readers might recognize them. Chelsea Stebner, managing partner of Parr Autobody; Kim Kos, general manager of Kavia Auto Body; and Brittany Huber, collision centre manager at Dodge City Auto were recently featured on the […]
SEE YOURSELF IN SASKATCHEWAN
Opportunity as far as the eye can see There’s something special about life in Saskatchewan—and the collision repairers of the province can easily prove it to you. The provincial autobody organization—the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers, or SAAR—is putting the province on display in a series of shop showcases. SAAR wants the industry to know […]
MEETING IN MOOSE JAW
Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers prove that teamwork makes the dream work Story, photos by ALLISON ROGERS The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) got a head start on spring, hosting its seasonal conference on February 10 and 11, 2023. Attended by more than 100 industry representatives and hosted at the luxurious Temple Gardens Hotel […]
A Just Adjustment: Sask. labour rates to increase 3 percent on Saturday, SGI says
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) will be updating compensation rates for all its accredited auto repair partners, increasing the labour rate by 3 percent from $92.68 to $95.46, effective Saturday. This increase will be reflected on all shop profiles on April 1, potentially resulting in system disruptions for repair shops according to SGI. […]
Reunion in Regina: BETAG, PPG, 3M and more showcase products at Auto Electric Trade Show
Regina, Saskatchewan — The 80th Auto Electric Service Trade Show took place in Regina on Thursday, where more than 100 vendors witnessed the latest tools, equipment and training in the automotive industry. BETAG Innovation’s Dave Flockhart and Art Ewing were in attendance, as well as Scott Kucharyshen of Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The trio were there to […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARDIFF CARSTAR Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan — CARSTAR has a shiny new shop under its wing, announcing Thursday the opening of CARDIFF CARSTAR Regina, located at 2330 7th Ave., Regina. Owner and namesake of the new facility, Joe Cardiff has been a collision industry professional for more than 36 years, boasting six-pillar platinum I-CAR certification, journeyperson status, as well […]
Live from Saskatchewan: SAAR to livestream Spring Forum
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — Tune in to the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Facebook page at noon EST on Saturday, to catch an exclusive presentation from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) live from SAAR’s Moose Jaw event. The live stream will begin at noon and cover SGI’s update for the SAAR audience. You can tune […]
THE SWEET LIFE IN SASKATCHEWAN
Your next opportunity is waiting for you The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) are as passionate about their province as they are about the bodywork business. In this second installment of Collision Repair’s Saskatchewan Shop Spotlight, we’re looking at Tisdale’s Twisted Metal Custom Collision and Cruisers CARSTAR in Moose Jaw—right where your next opportunity […]
Spring with SAAR: Saskatchewan seasonal forum just three weeks away
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) is nearly done prepping for its spring forum, which is slated for Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 at the Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa in Moose Jaw. The event will kick off Friday at noon Central Time alongside a discussion with Saskatchewan Government Insurance […]
