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Collision Repair
Warm Thoughts: Auto shop owner advises drivers to check block heater amid Saskatchewan’s cold weather snap
Regina, Saskatchewan ⁠— Saskatchewan-based drivers should check their block heaters amid cold winter weather, according to Raza Dawood, the owner of Usman’s Auto in Saskatoon, Sask.  Dawood said that, during a January cold snap, he received up to 15 calls per day from customers with car troubles. The main complaint: “my car is stuck and […]
January 25, 2024
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Collision Repair
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
Saskatoon is waiting for you You’ll find a job like no other working at Unique CARSTARS in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The sprawling 13,000 sq. ft. facility was established in 1986 in Saskatchewan’s largest city and offers both collision repair and glass services alongside a Line-X division that specializes in protective coatings. “I feel that the Unique […]
October 5, 2023
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Collision Repair
GOOD TIMES IN THE ’TOON
Story, photos by ALLISON ROGERS Another Fall Conference from the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) has come and gone– and this sure was one for the books. More than 150 industry members hit the Dakota Dunes Golf Course on day one of the event, while a delicious steak supper topped off the evening before […]
October 4, 2023
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Collision Repair
Putt Partners: Golf sponsorships still open for SAAR Fall Conference
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Looking to get your name out there and enjoy a round of golf at the same time? The SAAR Fall Conference’s golf tournament is still in need of sponsors as September quickly approaches. The Saskatchewan Association of Autobody Repairers (SAAR) traditionally hosts a golf tournament to kick off its bi-annual conferences and […]
July 11, 2023
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Collision Repair
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 […]
June 6, 2023
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Collision Repair
Star of Saskatoon: Kavia Autobody achieves VinFast certification
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — With sights seemingly set on cornering the luxury EV repair market, AutoCanada announced Saturday via LinkedIn that Kavia Autobody in Saskatoon has achieved certification from VinFast. This impressive step forward for the rapidly growing MSO group builds on a major milestone from earlier in the month, when AutoCanada saw its Burwell Autobody […]
May 29, 2023
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Industry Conferences
Conference Convenience: SAAR Fall Conference cut by one day to account for travel
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — They asked, you answered, and now it is official—this year’s SAAR will be packed into two days, with the originally scheduled third day left open to allow attendees to travel home. The always accommodating Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) will now be meeting from Sept. 7 to Sept. 8, with the […]
May 24, 2023
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Collision Repair
Cover Stars: Collision industry’s Chelsea Stebner, Kim Kos and Brittany Huber featured on cover of Business Voice magazine
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — A trio of Saskatoon-based business leaders were featured on the cover of a local business mag, and our readers might recognize them. Chelsea Stebner, managing partner of Parr Autobody; Kim Kos, general manager of Kavia Auto Body; and Brittany Huber, collision centre manager at Dodge City Auto were recently featured on the […]
April 19, 2023
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Collision Repair
Data Disconnect: Saskatoon collisions rising despite safer driving trends, police data finds
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — In an unfortunate revelation for Saskatoon residents, the city saw a rise in auto collisions over the past year, eight of which were fatal, and 513 more injured, according to new police data. The data did show, however, that while collisions were up in 2022 as compared to 2021 (4,444, from 4,057), […]
February 17, 2023
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Collision Repair
Get WITT It: Saskatchewan Polytechnic launches womens’ weekend skilled trades workshops across five campuses
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Women in Trades and Technology (WITT) program is proud to launch several programs across its five campuses, providing women a chance to improve their skills or launch a career in the trades. The Saskatoon campus offers an introductory course over four weekends for $300, teaching the basics of auto body, […]
January 10, 2023
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Collision Repair
Welcome of the Week: AutoCanada welcomes Kavia Auto Body
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Kavia Auto Body, a Saskatoon-based collision centre has been acquired by, North American automobile dealership group, AutoCanada Inc. Kavia Autobody has served Saskatoon and surrounding areas for nearly 40 years, maintaining certifications with Tesla, GM, Ford, Kia, Stellantis, Nissan, Infiniti, Genesis, Honda, Acura, Subaru, and Hyundai. The business is located close to […]
November 4, 2022
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Collision Repair
Hearts and Minds: Skills Competences Canada celebrates skilled trade week
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Skills Competences Canada (SCC) and the Government of Saskatchewan have proclaimed this week as Skilled Trade and Technology Week, launching a series of events promoting the skilled trades and technology sectors to youth, career seekers and the general Canadian public. According to the SCC, this is a week of “activities highlighting skilled […]
October 31, 2022
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