Saskatchewan drivers paying the price for roadway offences
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — December 27, 2018 — Saskatchewan has been cracking down on unregistered vehicles and drivers without valid licenses, thanks in part to increased license plate technology. Last month the Saskatchewan police reported 328 offences for drivers operating vehicles with a suspended or disqualified license. In addition, 804 offences were reported of […]
Man denied insurance claim for vehicle under mother’s name
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — December 14, 2018 — A Saskatchewan man’s insurance claim has been denied after his car was stolen and later torched. Darren Lees had registered his 2007 Chevy Uplander under his mother’s name while designating himself as the primary driver of the vehicle. SGI denied the claim due to the vehicle […]
Saskatchewan debating stricter distracted driving fines
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 14, 2018 — Strict new distracted driving fines in Manitoba have Saskatchewan thinking twice. Fines in Manitoba have gone up from $203 to $672, transitioning from having one of the lowest distracted driving fines in Canada to now having one of the harshest. This prompted the minister responsible for […]
SGI changes definition of antique vehicle
By Tom Davis Regina, Saskatchewan — January 19, 2018 — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has announced it has changed its definition of an antique vehicle. The corporation said its definition has officially changed from “vehicles 30 years old or older” to “vehicles that are model year 1987 and older.” This change means vehicles with a […]
Earl Cameron of SGI discusses retirement, career and future
Effective December 31, Earl Cameron, Executive Vice President of the Auto Fund, Saskatchewan Government Insurance, is retiring after 44 years of service. The following is an interview between Cameron and Marie Schultz, Communications Consultant, Media Relations, of SGI. Together, the pair explore Cameron’s career path, retirement and future. By Marie Schultz Saskatchewan, Regina — December […]
Saskatchewan’s seat belt law turns 40
Regina, Saskatchewan — July 5, 2016 — This year, Saskatchewan’s seat belt law is turning 40. In 1977, Saskatchewan became the third province in Canada to mandate seat belts, after Ontario and Quebec introduced laws the year before. While the mandate was a good start to improving safety on the road, it was initially far […]
SGI and Saskatchewan Polytechnic partner to give students access to late-model cars
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — May 24, 2017 — It all started with a Pontiac Sunfire in 2002. Since then, nearly 250 vehicles have been repaired by Saskatchewan Polytechnic Automotive Service and Auto Body Technician certificate students. Recently the long-running but little-known partnership between Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) Salvage and Saskatchewan Polytechnic was celebrated at Saskatoon campus. For […]
Report: Saskatchewan sees most tickets issued for distracted driving since 2014
Regina, Saskatchewan — April 24, 2017 — Distracted driving may be on the rise in Saskatchewan, according to a report from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). March saw the most tickets issued for distracted driving since SGI began running monthly traffic safety spotlights in 2014. A total of 523 tickets were issued; 82 for driving without […]
SAAR annual meeting puts the focus on training and insurance relations
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — March 7, 2017 — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) met recently for the association’s annual meeting. The meeting took place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Approximately 130 stakeholders attended the meeting, with representatives from approximately 60 shops and 22 suppliers in attendance. Executive Director Bill Ziebart provided updates on the […]
Saskatchewan to strengthen impaired, distracted driving laws
Regina, Saskatchewan — December 21, 2016 — Saskatchewan is bringing in new, tougher traffic laws to help curb intoxicated and distracted driving. The new regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2017. Currently, drivers in Saskatchewan are prohibited from using a cellphone while driving. The new law will see drivers prohibited from holding, viewing, […]
