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2022 SHCA Media Kit is Now Available
The 2022 SHCA Media Kit, which outlines print and digital advertising opportunities in SHCA’s publications, is now available. Plan your 2022 advertising and contact a sales representative today to confirm your placements. Click here to download the 2022 Media Kit.
Jobs, Jobs Everywhere
You don’t have to look very far in the business community to find organizations and leaders willing to share their frustrations with filling jobs. Identifying talent and hiring are probably the biggest issues businesses are facing these days. And it seems widespread, not restricted to one or two sectors. And now we have some numbers […]
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Network Sees Huge Positive Response to Rapid Tests
This week, 18 chambers of commerce in Saskatchewan and several businesses began distributing rapid tests for individuals across the province. “The response has been amazing. In Swift Current, they ran out of kits within 45 minutes and people are thrilled to finally have access to these important tools to aid in the fight against COVID-19. […]
New Legislation Will Protect Contractors from Payment Delays
On March 1, 2022, The Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2019 will be proclaimed into force. “This government is committed to supporting the construction industry,” said Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant. “These changes will ensure the prompt payment of contractors and subcontractors and will enable parties to resolve issues quickly and without added costs […]
Brandt Completes Cervus Deal, Creates International Equipment Dealer Powerhouse
Brandt Tractor Ltd. announced its successful acquisition of Cervus Equipment Corp.
Rowan’s Ravine Sees $10.7 Million in Road and Highways Improvements
One of Saskatchewan’s most popular provincial parks is seeing benefits from the Government of Saskatchewan’s $2 billion stimulus funding, thanks to $10.7 million in new paving and road improvements at Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park and the highways leading to it. “Highways 322 and 220 are essential gateways to those traveling to Rowan’s Ravine and the […]
WCB Announces 2022 Preliminary Average Premium Rate
Last week, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) announced the 2022 preliminary average employer premium rate at $1.23 per hundred dollars of payroll, compared to the 2021 rate of $1.17. The announcement was made Oct. 13 at the WCB’s annual preliminary rate information meeting with Saskatchewan employers, workers and stakeholders. To help mitigate this increase […]
Meet in Maui 2022
Save the date! The Road Builders of the West are heading back to Maui and you’re invited! Meet in Maui 2022 Conference will be taking place at the Wailea Beach Resort in Maui, Hawaii, Feb. 6–10, 2022. Registration will be opening soon. Click here for more information about the Meet in Maui conference!