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 […]
‘Most Ambitious’ Yet: SAAR shares sponsorship details for 2022 Fall Conference
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) says it’s preparing for its “biggest and most ambitious” Fall Conference ever, to be held at the Dakota Dunes golf resort from September 22nd to September 24th, 2022. The festivities kick off on Thursday, Sept. 22 with a shot-gun start golf tournament at noon. SAAR […]
Final Stretch: SGI extends SQARP deadline
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has announced an extension to the deadline for shops to meet the new Safe and Quality Auto Repair Program (SQARP). The effective date for repair shops to meet the new accreditation requirements has been extended to July 1, 2021. “We had hoped everyone would have a chance to […]
Heart of Elrose: Midtown Auto Body says farewell to founder Lloyd Giles after 50 years
Elrose, Saskatchewan – The town of Elrose, Saskatchewan is sending off a long-time veteran of the local collision repair community by honouring Lloyd Giles of Midtown Auto Body and his 50 years of hard work. Giles opened Midtown Auto Body in the early 70s in Elmore following a period of indecision after high school that […]
2020 Road Review: 87 deaths in vehicle crashes on Saskatchewan roads
Regina, Saskatchewan — SGI has just released its preliminary statistics showing 87 people lost their lives in road collisions in 2020. “Nearly all fatal collisions are preventable; Saskatchewan roads have gotten significantly safer in the last few years, but we must not become complacent or satisfied with these improvements,” said Don Morgan, the minister responsible […]
