No Stunting in Sask: Saskatchewan allows immediate suspension for stunt drivers
Regina, Saskatchewan — The government of Saskatchewan has announced that they are tightening up The Traffic Safety Act in order to allow police to immediately suspend driver’s licences and impound vehicles if a driver is charged with stunting, racing, or excessive speeding. “This is the first step in strengthening the penalties for stunting and racing […]
Holy Hail: Regina’s summer hailstorm spurs $90 million in claims, 11,000 auto claims
Regina, Saskatchewan — An Aug. 31 hailstorm that pummeled the Regina, Sask. area has resulted in 11,004 auto claims, according to Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). In the city of Regina alone, SGI received 8,390 auto claims. Thus far, total damages calculated will likely cost more than $90 million, says SGI. Jonathan Bergen, the owner of […]
Skills for Paying Bills: Skilled Trade and Technology Week starts in Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan — Sunday marks the beginning of Skilled Trade and Technology Week in Saskatchewan, and the provincial government is hoping it can steer some young talent toward our underserved trades industries. The province is encouraging schools to bring in apprentices and tradespeople to present to students on the many fulfilling career opportunities that exist […]
Reviewing Rates: Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel asking for a rate reduction for Saskatchewan Auto Fund
Regina, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) is asking for a rate reduction for the Saskatchewan Auto Fund from the provincial government rather than the revenue neutral rate change that was originally proposed by SGI. SGI’s rate proposal from June recommended no change for Saskatchewan Auto Fund rates, but included an overall 1.7 […]
Under Lock and Key: Regina Police warn local auto businesses of increased theft
Regina, Saskatchewan — Last week, the Regina Police Service said it had witnessed an increase in a specific type of business-related auto theft, targeting businesses like auto repair shops and dealerships that use drop-boxes for customers’ vehicle keys. Since August 2021, five separate collision repair centres have reported their drop boxes and the keys inside […]
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 […]
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REGINA RECOVERING While the real costs are of course still being tallied up, SGI places the amount of vehicle damage claims they received in the days following Tuesday night’s hailstorm at more than 3,700. Reports of golf ball-sized hail extend as far as Assiniboia, 130 kilometres southwest of the storm’s eye in Regina. “It’s been […]
More than a Drizzle: Summer storms in the prairies total $120M in damage, according to IBC
Edmonton, Alberta — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has been tallying up damage costs and has found that the prairies have taken a hit of $120 million in insured damage this summer, following two significant storms. Strong winds, hail and rain on July 22 caused $56 million in insured damage, while severe storms on […]
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, […]
Regina Recovering: SGI receives more than 3,700 vehicle claims after Regina hailstorm
Regina, Saskatchewan — While the real costs are of course still being tallied up, SGI places the amount of vehicle damage claims they received in the days following Tuesday night’s hailstorm at more than 3,700. Reports of golf ball-sized hail extend as far as Assiniboia, 130 kilometres southwest of the storm’s eye in Regina. “It’s […]
