Strange Claims: SGI reveals strangest automotive insurance fraud attempts in 2023
Regina, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) reported 263 fraudulent insurance cases in 2023, resulting in an approximate total value of $5.9 million dollars. Read below to see some of the strangest automotive claims as SGI describes them. Decoy for a vehicle theft Someone who reported her vehicle stolen said thieves must have stolen […]
Seen at SAAR’s Spring Conference: Sask. association covers current collision trends at annual event
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) hosted its annual spring conference at the Temple Gardens in Moose Jaw last weekend, where industry participants gathered to discuss everything from future technology to how to effectively say no in a workplace. The event kicked off on Friday, March 1 with an Advanced […]
Driving Data: Saskatchewan drivers reported 29,983 collisions in 2022, says SGI
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has released its 2022 Saskatchewan Traffic Collision Report, noting 29,983 accounted for vehicle accidents occurring in the province. According to SGI’s report, 2022 saw a 23 percent collision increase from 2021. However, Tyler McMurchy, manager of media relations at SGI noted that 2021 was not a typical year […]
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 […]
