Congratulations to the recipients of SHCA’s annual awards; winners received their award during SHCA’s Annual Convention, which took place earlier this month in Saskatoon.
Save the Date: See you in Waikiki!
The Western Canadian Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (WCR&HCA) are heading to Waikiki in February 2023! Mark your calendars and plan to attend this amazing event in paradise. More information will be released throughout 2022.
Don’t Risk Your Reputation – Know your locates!
“Any time you hit a line, your company’s reputation is pulled through the mud.” Watch this video from the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance to hear how challenging it is to deal with an underground contact, and how it harms your business and reputation.
Southeast College Heavy Equipment Operator Course
Southeast College’s heavy equipment operator course is a unique 12-week program that increases seat time in both simulation and hand-on training equipment. The course is centrally located in Saskatchewan, taking place in Estevan. Graduates have the knowledge and skills needed to start an entry level career in various aspects of the heavy equipment industry. Download the […]
$9.3 Million Worth of Pavement Marking Completed
Another successful year of pavement marking has concluded for crews at the Ministry of Highways. “In 2021–22, the Government of Saskatchewan invested $9.3 million in pavement markings,” said Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw. “This important safety investment provides clear direction for Saskatchewan’s motorists, which helps decrease collisions.” The reflective pavement marking assists drivers when it’s dark […]
Winter Weights Removed and Spring Weight Restrictions Begin
This is the time of year when truckers and shippers must begin reducing loads on secondary highways in Saskatchewan. All secondary highways return to regulation weights, which will help prevent damage to these roads this spring. “At various times of the year, weight restrictions are put in place on some highways as a measure to […]
SHCA Annual Convention – It’s almost here!
The SHCA Annual Convention is taking place April 7–8, 2022 at the Delta Hotels Bessborough in Saskatoon. SHCA has secured a special room rate of $154 per night at the Delta Hotels Bessborough; book your room now if you have not already done so. Sponsorships are still available – contact Jennie Avram for more information. Book your group rate for the […]
Ritchie Bros. Issues Market Trends Year-in-Review Report for Earthmoving Equipment
Used equipment and truck prices reached unprecedented levels in 2021. With its January Market Trends Report, Ritchie Bros. looks closely at earthmoving and aerial equipment sales last year, with in-depth charts outlining volumes, median pricing and more by asset category. The January 2022 46-page Market Trends Report highlights sales of excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, motor […]
Premier Commits to Completing Saskatchewan’s Portion of the La Loche to Fort McMurray All-Weather Road
The Government of Saskatchewan will complete the remaining nine kilometres on the Saskatchewan side of the border of the La Loche to Fort McMurray all-weather road, Premier Scott Moe announced on January 20, 2022. Premier Moe also sent a letter to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney asking that his province make a similar commitment to complete […]