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 […]
Dent Season: SGI expecting influx of claims following Regina hailstorm
Regina, Saskatchewan — Paintless dent repairers in the Prairies better prepare for an influx of work: with the sudden hailstorm that ripped through Regina on Tuesday night, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is bearing down for an influx of claims expected to come in the days following the damage. On Tuesday night, Saskatchewan’s capital experienced golf […]
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 […]
Prairie Performance: Saskatchewan reports 61 percent climb in mfg. sales since June 2020
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan’s government is reporting “strong signs of economic recovery” as the province declares a 61 percent increase in manufacturing sales in June 2021, as compared to last year’s numbers. “Manufacturing sales are trending upwards for Saskatchewan, continuing to show a strong post-pandemic economic recovery,” said Minister of Trade and Export Development Jeremy […]
REGIONAL NEWS | SASKATCHEWAN
TURNING POINT July 1, 2021, officially marked the deadline for Saskatchewan collision shops to meet SGI’s (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) new accreditation requirements, part of the province’s Safe and Quality Auto Repair Program (SQARP). Citing “industry fuel efficiency targets and advancements in vehicle automation” as driving factors for updating the collision industry’s accreditation requirements, SGI says […]
A Different Field: CFL Alumni Association partner with Sask. Polytech for benefit program
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The Canadian Football League Alumni Association (CFLAA) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have entered into what they are calling a “game-changing partnership.” This collaboration between the two organizations will see CFLAA members and their spouses given access to Sask. Polytech’s School of Continuing Education, to help players and their families prepare for life post-football. […]
Silver Linings: SGI reports ‘exceptionally strong’ earnings following release of annual report
Regina, Saskatchewan — Showing that no matter what the world throws its way, the Prairies will always pull through with SGI reporting a strong financial year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Saskatchewan’s public insurance company reported that they managed to stay afloat over the last year thanks to “exceptionally strong investment earnings and lower-than-anticipated collision claims”, […]
Turning Point: New SGI accreditation requirements go into effect July 1
Regina, Saskatchewan — Wednesday, July 1 officially marks the deadline for Saskatchewan collision shops to meet SGI’s new accreditation requirements, part of the province’s Safe and Quality Auto Repair Program (SQARP). Citing “industry fuel efficiency targets and advancements in vehicle automation” as driving factors for updating the collision industry’s accreditation requirements, SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) […]
REGIONAL NEWS | SASKATCHEWAN
PRAIRIE PACT Following in the steps of its prairie neighbour, the government of Saskatchewan has announced that it too will be partnering up with the U.S. state of North Dakota to help facilitate COVID-19 vaccines for select essential workers in the province. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum have signed a […]
One Person’s Gain, is Another’s Loss: SGI submits proposal that will see decreases for some customers, increases for others
Toronto, Ontario — After sending out rebate cheques, SGI submitted a proposal to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) for a revenue-neutral rate rebalancing, which would result in increases for some customers and decreases for others. If approved, rates will be rebalanced so that each vehicle group pays a “sufficient” amount to cover the cost of […]
