2022
Fighting for Industry Every Year
The end of 2022 is within sight. I am proud of all we accomplished this year, and I am looking forward to making more progress in the upcoming year.
Western Canada Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association Conference: REGISTER TODAY!
The WCR&HCA Stronger Together Conference is taking place in beautiful Waikiki at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort from Feb. 5–9, 2023.
Highway 3 Twinning Project Complete Near Prince Albert
Nov. 25 marked the official grand opening for a $21.4 million twinning project on Highway 3.
WCB Approves 2023 Premium Rates
The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved the premium rate of $1.28 per hundred dollars of payroll.
President’s Message
What I am watching now are two developments that I expect will be more fully explained in the coming year. The first is project carryovers.
Procurement Readiness Forum for Indigenous Business
Registration for the Procurement Readiness Forum for Indigenous Businesses at Dakota Dunes Resort in Whitecap, Sask., is now open.
Western Canada Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association Conference: REGISTER TODAY!
The WCR&HCA Stronger Together Conference is taking place in beautiful Waikiki at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort from Feb. 5–9, 2023.
Province Invests $6 Million in New Gardiner Dam Office
On Nov. 4, Jeremy Cockrill, Minister Responsible for the Water Security Agency (WSA), officially opened a new head office at Gardiner Dam.
Saskatchewan WCB Seeking Customer Feedback
Throughout November, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) will be reaching out to customers across the province to gather feedback to help improve WCB services.
Hiring Ukrainians
October is the month of Thanksgiving, and I am often reminded just how much we have to be thankful for living in this part of the world.
Procurement Readiness Forum for Indigenous Businesses
Registration for the Procurement Readiness Forum for Indigenous Businesses at Dakota Dunes Resort in Whitecap, Sask., is now open.
Meet the Keynote Speakers for The Western Canada Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association Conference
The WCR&HCA Stronger Together Conference is taking place in beautiful Waikiki at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort from Feb. 5–9, 2023.
Highway 1 Bridge Replacement Project Wrapping Up Near Swift Current
An $18 million dollar bridge replacement project east of Swift Current is nearing completion.
More than $20 Million Investment into Improving Highway 55 in Northeast Saskatchewan Complete
A highway project aimed to ensure the safe and reliable movement of people and goods is complete north of Carrot River on Highway 55.
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Responds to Government of Saskatchewan Report on Economic Autonomy
On Oct. 11, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan released a paper titled Drawing the Line: Defending Saskatchewan’s Economic Autonomy during an event at the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce.
President’s Message
As 2022 continues to move ahead, one word keeps popping up again and again as businesses and households review their finances: inflation
Meet the Keynote Speakers for The Western Canada Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association Conference
The WCR&HCA Stronger Together Conference is taking place in beautiful Waikiki at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort from Feb. 5–9, 2023.
Industry Input Required for CCDC Documents
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) has completed a robust development/review process of four documents, and has now approached the Canadian Construction Association
Quarry Tech Calgary Agenda Now Online!
The agenda for Rock to Road’s upcoming Quarry Tech educational forum in Calgary on Oct. 18 is now available for viewing online.
Lumsden Beach Camp Needs Our Help
We have a problem at Lumsden Beach Camp (LBC) – we badly need a new dining hall.
Canada’s Crumbling Roads are Getting Worse in Climate Change – But Alberta Oil May be the Answer
Big potholes. Small potholes. Potholes that lead to road closures.
Providing Industry Input
Busy, busy, busy. It’s that time of year when many in the province are enjoying their summer vacations, while those of us in the heavy construction industry are hard at work, continuing to make progress on important initiatives.
Stronger Together Conference: See you in Waikiki!
The Western Canadian Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (WCR&HCA) are heading to Waikiki, Hawaii, Feb. 5–9, 2023, for the Stronger Together Conference.
Search for SHCA Members!
Did you know that with the redesigned SaskHeavy.ca website, anyone can do a comprehensive search of SHCA members by specialty?
More than $100 Million of Highway Construction Safety Improvements Nears Completion
A multi-year series of highway safety improvements is nearing completion on Highway 7. The latest upgrades include passing lanes between Kindersley and the Saskatchewan-Alberta border.
Roadworks Work for the Economy
As inflation rises, and with it, economic uncertainty, On-Site pinpointed five projects to watch as construction continues across Canada.
Just for Fun: Five Construction Tik Toks
Work hard, play hard – as the construction industry needs to step up its recruiting game, what better way to make younger generations pay attention than to meet them where they’re at?
Diesel Fuel Adjustments
The construction season is underway, and work is in full swing. While that work moves ahead, the realities of inflation have been unavoidable.
Since the start of the year, the price of diesel has climbed substantially. Continuing to pay that much more for fuel has been difficult for many of our members under the existing contracts they have with the Ministry of Highways, which has estimated the increase to be around 69 per cent.
Upcoming Regina Golf Tournament
SHCA’s golf tournament in Regina is coming up in August! Dust off your clubs and prepare for a day filled with golf, food, drinks, networking and fun. Contact the SHCA office for more information.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Wascana Golf & Country Club
Regina, Sask.
Brandt to Create up to 200 Jobs with New Moose Jaw Trailer Factory
The company plans to create up to 200 positions over the next three years including assemblers, welders, material handlers, engineers and supervisors.
More People Working in Saskatchewan than Ever Before
Today, job numbers released by Statistics Canada for June 2022 show Saskatchewan added 22,300 jobs, an increase of 3.9 per cent, compared to June 2021. All of the growth was in full-time jobs.
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Aecon Recognized as One of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens
Aecon is pleased to announce it has been named on the Corporate Knights 2022 list of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, illustrating its significant progress in embracing and operationalizing net-zero construction practices …
Post-secondary Students Help Saskatchewan Small Businesses with Digital Presence
CDAP is creating short-term job opportunities for post-secondary students to help small businesses grow their e-commerce and digital presence online.
Stronger Together Conference: See you in Waikiki!
The WCR&HCA are heading to Hawaii, Feb. 5–9, 2023, for the Stronger Together Conference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect!
Champions of Infrastructure
Infrastructure needs its champions, and the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association is proud to be one of them.
Stronger Together Conference: See you in Waikiki!
The Western Canadian Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association are heading to Waikiki, Feb. 5–9, 2023 for the Stronger Together Conference.
Upcoming Regina Golf Tournament
Save the dates for SHCA’s upcoming golf tournament in Regina! Contact the SHCA office for more information. South Thursday, August 18, 2022Wascana Golf & Country ClubRegina, Sask. Photo credit: olegdudko/123rf
SRC Celebrates 75 Years of Technology and Innovation
Saskatchewan Research Council is reaching a major milestone – 75 years of providing valuable research, development and demonstration to Saskatchewan industry and beyond.
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New CEO
Prabha Ramaswamy is a champion of Saskatchewan business, a passionate community leader and organizational visionary.
WCB’s 2020–22 COVID-19 Cost Relief to Conclude This Month
The number of COVID-19 claims requiring workers to be away from work for more than 10 days has dropped significantly.
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.
Upcoming SHCA Golf Tournaments
Save the dates for SHCA’s upcoming golf tournaments! North South Thursday, May 26, 2022Elk Ridge ResortWaskesiu, Sask.(Accommodations available from May 25-27) Thursday, August 18, 2022Wascana Golf & Country ClubRegina, Sask.
Think BIG: TV Star?
Mandy Rennehan, known as the Blue Collar CEO™ and who was a keynote speaker at SHCA’s 2019 Annual Convention, has a new TV show on HGTV. The intro to the new show features a magazine familiar to SHCA’s members – Think BIG makes its television debut as the cover of the Q1 2020 edition showcasing […]
Southeast College Seeking Instructor for the Heavy Equipment Operator Program
Southeast College is accepting applications from well qualified candidates for an instructor position of the heavy equipment operator program in Estevan, Sask. View the posting and submit your application directly to Southeast College.
Canada’s Workers’ Compensation Boards should return over $5 billion in excess funds
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on workers’ compensation boards (WCBs) across Canada to rebate surplus funds back to small business owners. According to CFIB’s latest research snapshot, Workers’ Compensation and Surplus Distributions: A Small Business Perspective, seven provincial and territorial boards are in an over-funded position, meaning boards have exceeded their desired funding target. […]
Shovel Ready to Shovel Worthy
The world needs what Canada produces and Saskatchewan, in particular, has a lot to offer the world – but producing it is not enough.
Reacting to the 2022–23 Provincial Budget
Like you, I am concerned about what the provincial budget for 2022–23 DID NOT contain for work during this budget year. With the spring tender now out, it has been confirmed that there is no money for new projects. Virtually all the work available from the Highways ministry has already been tendered. I don’t […]
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.
Congratulations to SHCA’s Annual Award Winners!
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.
Construction Working Minds Summit
The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), United Suicide Survivors International and Johnson Depression Center are hosting the Construction Working Minds Summit on May 17–18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. The Summit aims to bring the national community of construction mental health and suicide prevention together and build community; to share lessons learned from each […]
THINK: The Future of Work, Technology and Learning Conference 2022
Three years ago, no one could have predicted that we were just months away from the most disruptive event in modern history – the global COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has been a catalyst for tremendous change in everyone’s lives. It has disrupted the way we work and how we teach and learn. It also reminds us […]
WCR&HCA Planning for In-person
WCR&HCA is working with federal and regional partners to promote the Western Canada Trade Gateways & Corridors Initiative
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 […]
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 […]
$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 […]
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 […]
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.
President’s Message – Upcoming Events in April
While there is still plenty of snow on the ground this month, it won’t be long before it has melted away and another busy road construction season is here. Between now and then, there are some back-to-back April events I’d like to invite you to join. One is through a brand-new partnership that the Saskatchewan […]
SHCA Annual Convention – Book Your Hotel Rooms
The SHCA Annual Convention is taking place April 7–8, 2022, at the Delta Hotels Bessborough in Saskatoon. SHCA members are encouraged to book their room at the Delta Hotels Bessborough as soon as possible; SHCA has secured a special room rate of $154 per night. Members need to book their room before March 7, 2022. […]
Southeast College’s 2022 Industry and Safety Training Calendar is Available
Download Southeast College’s 2022 Industry and Safety Training Calendar and stay up-to-date on various programs offered at Southeast College’s locations across the province, including CPR/First Aid, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance, Fall Arrest and more. Click here to access the calendar.
WCB Extends COVID-19 Cost Relief for Employers
As the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread in the province, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is further extending cost relief to June 30, 2022, for employers to cover costs for accepted work-related COVID-19 claims.
Don’t miss this opportunity!
RDIEC’s YouTube Channel provides an opportunity for business and industry to reach students all over Saskatchewan and beyond promoting high demand occupations and profiling their best and brightest by providing them with the opportunity to talk about the contribution they make, while sharing their career journey.
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 […]
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 […]
Ready for 2022
A new year brings some new reasons to be enthusiastic about what’s ahead for Saskatchewan as well as opportunities to address challenges for our members and industry. Last year, there were a number of announcements of high-profile projects for Saskatchewan, which I see as a signal there will be a boost in the amount of […]
SHCA Annual Convention – Book Your Hotel Rooms
The SHCA Annual Convention is taking place April 7–8, 2022 at the Delta Hotels Bessborough in Saskatoon. SHCA members are encouraged to book their room at the Delta Hotels Bessborough as soon as possible; SHCA has secured a special room rate of $154 per night. Members need to book their room before March 7, 2022. […]
Please Pay ASAP – Saskatchewan’s Prompt Payment Legislation
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2019 (the “Act”) will be proclaimed into force on March 1, 2022. Click here to read about the purpose of the act as well as its key features and takeaways from the legal experts at Miller Thomson
How Inclusive is Your Engineering Workplace?
Research shows many companies are struggling to ensure women are represented fairly in top management and in retention numbers. Progress toward gender parity remains slow and the engineering profession is one of the few licensed professions where men continue to vastly outnumber women. Engineers Canada’s 30 by 30 is a collaborative national initiative to increase the number […]
Western Canada Trade Gateway Initiative Picks Up Support
A new report on the potential for growth in China adds urgency to the WCR&HCA’s call to ramp up funding for trade-enabling infrastructure
SHCA Equipment Rental Rates Guide & Membership Roster: Last chance to reserve your ad space!
The deadline to reserve advertising space in the 2022 SHCA Equipment Rental Rates Guide & Membership Roster is quickly approaching. Click here to download the 2022 Media Kit and assess your company’s options to advertise in this exclusive annual tool for SHCA members. [link to kit] In addition to advertising in the SHCA Equipment Rental […]
