Pro Spot and Color Compass hold new materials training session in Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan — January 8, 2015 — Now more than ever, a thorough understanding of new materials is necessary to perform safe repairs. According to Art Ewing of Pro Spot, that’s part of the reason Pro Spot and Color Compass have conducted a number of training seminars throughout Western Canada during 2015 and will continue […]
Saskatchewan focuses on winter driving offences in November
Regina, Saskatchewan — December 22, 2015 — Saskatchewan General Insurance reports that police issued 190 tickets related to winter driving offences during November’s province-wide traffic safety spotlight on safe winter driving. Drivers received the following tickets: – 41 tickets for driving at a speed greater than reasonable and safe – 15 tickets for driving with […]
Seasonal anti-drinking and driving programs roll out across the country
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 3, 2015 — It’s that time of year again, and insurance companies and police forces are gearing up to battle the temptation among drivers to indulge in holiday cheer and drive. To combat the urge to drink and drive, proactive organizations are rolling out various programs across the […]
SGI and police targeting distracted drivers throughout October
By Jeff Sanford Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — October 7, 2015 — Saskatchewan drivers will want to keep their eyes on the road this month. Police in the province are paying special attention to distracted drivers this October. Distracted driving is now the third largest factor in car accidents after impaired driving and speeding. Last year in […]
SGI moves to streamline the estimating and claims process
September 3, 2015 — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The provincially owned insurance organization Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has introduced a new program this week that should streamline the collision repair process in that province. The program allows Saskatchewan vehicle owners to have some vehicle damage estimated at accredited auto repair firms. As it is, car owners […]
Police catch 245 distracted drivers in February, SGI reports
Regina, Saskatchewan — March 23, 2015 — February’s focus on traffic safety saw police hand out 245 tickets for distracted driving, according to Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). The total joins 1,072 additional offences for speeding/aggressive driving, 397 tickets issued for failure to stop at a red light or stop sign, 301 occupant restraint violations related to […]
