Job Bank’s new COVID-19 page allows job seekers to browse more job opportunities, including those specifically in essential sectors. In June, an email was sent to thousands of Saskatchewan EI/CERB recipients advising them of this new service. Given that construction has been identified as a featured essential job sector, SHCA encourages all members to post […]
The Quarter 3 issue of Think BIG is arriving this month, but you don’t need to wait to read the cover story! Click here to read about how the pandemic changed business routines for SHCA members before anyone else has a copy of the magazine. Think BIG Q3, 2020 – Sneak Peek: http://thinkbigmagazine.ca/digital/2020/Q3/sneakpeek/
In these uncertain times, there are few guarantees. One thing we can count on here in Saskatchewan: when summer hits, so does construction season. That’s why July’s Traffic Safety Spotlight focuses on work zones. Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and law enforcement are reminding drivers to be mindful of workers while travelling through construction areas this […]
Saskatchewan continues to find itself in an interesting spot in Canada’s COVID-19 economy. We’re now starting to see some improvement in our trade numbers. The first evidence of a positive trend was in May as our exports started to rise while imports were still falling so the trade deficit fell sharply, narrowing by 85 per […]
SHCA was once again a supporter of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s scholarship program for students involved in the heavy duty mechanic and engineering technologist training programs. It’s important to SHCA and its members to help the next generation of our industry’s workforce. “I just wanted to extend my thanks to you and the members of the Saskatchewan […]
Are you a member of the CTAA and do you have students working for you this summer? Are they interested in the field of asphalt technology? Would they be a benefit to the industry? Let them know about the CTAA scholarship specifically available for students pursuing a career in asphalt technology. The deadline is July […]
One of the by-products of the COVID pandemic is that we’re borrowing less. Anyone who has been in self-isolation or a lockdown knows that they are spending less. And it’s evident in all the economic numbers – gasoline sales are down, we aren’t going to movies or entertainment facilities and restaurants are seeing significant reductions […]
On behalf of the team at 49 North Lubricants, we’d like to thank the frontline workers who have been working tirelessly to get us through this pandemic. We remain open and are here to support our customers’ business with unparalleled customer service and quality products, through this pandemic and beyond. To help support Canadians, we have […]
On May 1, 2020, JMB Crushing Systems Inc. and 2161889 Alberta Ltd. (Collectively “JMB”) were granted a stay of proceedings (the “Initial Order”) from the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench issued under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the “CCAA”).FTI Consulting Canada Inc. (“FTI”) has been appointed Monitor. In connection with the CCAA proceedings, the Court has authorized […]