Help with Hail: SGI hosting hail forum this Wednesday
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) will be hosting a virtual forum for facilities affected by the August 31/September 1 hail storm that impacted Assiniboia, Moose Jaw, Regina and Yorkton. The forum will take place here, virtually, beginning at 3 p.m. CT. The insurer said both bodyshops and paintless dent repair (PDR) companies are […]
Meet Me in Moose Jaw: SAAR to host in-person spring AGM
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) has announced its plan to host an in-person annual general meeting on March 11 and 12, 2022 at the Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa in Moose Jaw. “We had lots of people requesting we go back to the ‘Oasis of the Prairies’,” wrote Tom […]
So Far, SAAR Good: SAAR Fall Conference draws 200+ attendees to Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Gone as quickly as it came, the 2021 SAAR Fall Conference is officially in the books as the hottest ticket in the prairies drew in more than 200 attendees at its peak, this past weekend. As per tradition, SAAR kicked off the fall conference with a golf tournament comprised of 72 attendees, […]
Hottest Ticket in ‘Toon: SAAR Fall Conference golf tournament sold out
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The SAAR Fall Conference is just under one week out and the golf tournament just sold out of its last ticket—but luckily Dave Luehr and many other industry guests will be there to find other ways to spark your competitive edge. On Friday morning, industry icon Dave Luehr will lead a discussion […]
Long Time, No SAAR: SAAR Fall Conference picking up momentum as Sept. 9 approaches
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The golf tournament disguised as an automotive trade show called the SAAR Fall Conference is a go for the second weekend of September as organizers report “great momentum” as attendees get registered for the event. As of Monday morning, there are only twenty spots left for this year’s kick-off golf tournament, though […]
No SAAR-casm here: SAAR expecting in-person Fall Conference to go ahead as planned
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Do you hear that? That’s the call of the Prairies. The Saskatchewan Association of Auto Repairers (SAAR) has expressed confidence that this year’s upcoming Fall Conference will go ahead on schedule, according to a newsletter from Wednesday. “With the announcement of the reopen Saskatchewan Plan by the Sask Party Government I am […]
SAAR You Ready: Organization AGM kicks off tomorrow
Regina, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) will host its online annual general meeting (AGM) on March 10 beginning at 4 p.m. CT. The event’s headliner features a presentation from Mike Anderson, CEO of Collision Advice and Jake Rodenroth, director of industry relations at asTech, where the pair will discuss the importance […]
Heart of Elrose: Midtown Auto Body says farewell to founder Lloyd Giles after 50 years
Elrose, Saskatchewan – The town of Elrose, Saskatchewan is sending off a long-time veteran of the local collision repair community by honouring Lloyd Giles of Midtown Auto Body and his 50 years of hard work. Giles opened Midtown Auto Body in the early 70s in Elmore following a period of indecision after high school that […]
SAAR and SGI meeting update
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – April 10, 2019 – Saskatchewan Government Insurance hosted its first of several town hall meetings on Tuesday night. The meetings provided Saskatchewan repairers with information about what is expected from the new tiered compensation policy the insurer had announced last month. As Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers executive director […]
Wednesday Wisdom: SAAR executive director Tom Bissonnette
By Lindsey Cooke Toronto, Ontario – April 9, 2019 – A month ago, at the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Spring Show, Saskatchewan Government Insurance made the announcement of its new accreditation system for repair shops in the province. Sorted into two tiers, shops have one year to pull together the money to invest […]
