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Staying the Course

While some of our members continue to stay busy with projects during the winter months, the majority are well settled into their off-season routines. Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, this year’s brief winter getaway to a warmer climate was put on hold. As we glance at the calendar, we see we’re nearly […]

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Premier Moe Announces $3 Million Boost To Urban Highways Partnerships

The Government of Saskatchewan is making an additional $3 million in capital funding available to improve conditions on highways in Saskatchewan’s smaller cities.  The additional funding will boost capital dollars in the Urban Highway Connector Program (UHCP) to $10 million over two years. “We committed to making the investments necessary to ensure a strong economic […]

by Martin Charlton Communications

Few Jobs Going Unfilled

Saskatchewan had the lowest job vacancy rate in the country in November. Quebec had the highest. This is one of a basket of measures we use to assess the condition of the labour market in the country. When employers post job openings, there are a couple of factors that will determine how quickly the vacancy […]

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The SHCA Hot Seat

1. Where are you from? I am from Langham, Sask., born and partially raised here. I now have a wonderful family (wife and two kids) firmly rooted in this community that we are happy to call home. 2. How did you get your start in the heavy construction industry and/or what do you credit to […]

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Government of Saskatchewan Completes Year Two of $100 Million Intersection Safety Strategy

The Government of Saskatchewan has completed $40 million in highway safety improvements all over the province since 2019. This marks year two of a five-year, $100 million strategy to improve safety at intersections and highways in Saskatchewan. “Our government made a commitment to make significant investments in intersection safety,” said Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw. “I […]

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Clifton Associates Selected as Lead Engineering Team for First Stage of Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Expansion Project

Regina-based Clifton Associates Ltd. has been selected to begin engineering work for the Westside Irrigation Project.  Clifton was selected after successfully completing a two-staged transparent procurement process consisting of a request for qualifications and a request for proposals. Clifton’s work will encompass the first stage of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Expansion – the largest infrastructure project […]