Insurer Report Card 2023: Time for collision repairers to grade Canada’s insurers
Toronto, Ontario — It’s the most wonderful time of the year–for some, at least. It’s once again time to put on your grading caps and submit your feedback on Canada’s automotive insurers! In this annual Insurer Report Card, we’re asking members of Canada’s collision repair community to hear their feedback on working alongside insurance adjusters […]
SAAR On Sale: Fall Conference tickets on sale now
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The time has finally come for you to get your hands on a ticket to the upcoming SAAR Fall Conference, set to run over two days at two beloved Saskatchewan venues. From Thursday’s golf tournament at the Dakota Dunes Resort to Friday’s world class tradeshow at the Prairieland Park conference centre, and […]
Finding Your Dream Cart: Sask. considering expanding use of golf carts on local roads
Regina, Saskatchewan — “Sorry I was late. There was a golf cart blocking up the left lane,” is a phrase some Saskatchewan residents may have to get used to saying now that the province’s Urban Municipalities Association recently passed a resolution considering them for public roadways. The resolution passed last week at the Saskatchewan Urban […]
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 […]
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 […]
Helping Out, Literally: Sask. launches nation’s first gov.-funded auto extrication training program
Regina, Saskatchewan — In the first government-funded initiative of its kind in Canada, the province of Saskatchewan announced that it is now accepting applications for fire departments that would like to take part in the debut Transportation Rescue Extrication (TREX) program. Run through Saskatchewan’s Public Safety Agency (SPSA), this new program aims to educate the […]
SAAR, Sweet SAAR: Sask. repairers gather for golf and good times at SAAR Fall Conference 2022
Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) just wrapped up its annual fall conference over the weekend, drawing in some of the biggest names in Western Canada’s aftermarket industry and beyond. As is tradition, this year’s SAAR Fall Conference opened with a friendly golf tournament on the grounds of […]
497 Reasons Why: SGI Traffic Safety Spotlight reports nearly 500 instances of impaired driving across province
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — “Too many people are driving impaired this summer,” wrote Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) upon the release of its latest Traffic Safety Spotlight this week. “While not an all-time record high, this is the most impaired driving offences in a single month so far this year.” July’s report shows that more than 497 […]
All Hail SGI : Saskatoon Hailstorm causes weekend damage, hundreds of claims filed
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Things can change at a moment’s notice. Evening plans can turn into overnight escapades. A drive on a whim can turn into a journey for a day. And a beautiful summer day can descend into danger and destruction. That’s exactly what happened last Saturday as a summer storm damaged many vehicles in […]
Penny For Your Thoughts: Penny McCune named new president and CEO of SGI
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan’s crown insurance company will be welcoming its new president and CEO in the coming weeks, following Tuesday’s announcement that Penny McCune will assume SGI’s top role, making her the first woman to head up the provincial insurance company. Currently working as executive v-p and COO of the Auto Fund, McCune is […]
