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. […]
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 Tractor Ltd. announced its successful acquisition of Cervus Equipment Corp.
There is a saying that anything worth having is worth the wait. That’s definitely true of the SHCA Convention. You might have recently noticed receiving postcards with new spring dates for that event. The new dates for the SHCA Convention are set for April 7–8, 2022. The convention will be held at the same place […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) is excited to announce the return of its in-person convention for 2022 – with a bit of a twist. The SUMA Board of Directors approved the Convention Planning Committee’s proposal to move convention from February to April for 2022 and beyond. Convention 2022 will be held in Regina from April 3–6. […]
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