Here we are, starting a new year with renewed energy to keep moving our industry forward. It is also a time where we can reflect on all of our accomplishments from the previous year that helped us continue to build a solid base of support for heavy construction in Saskatchewan.
At the tail end of 2025, SHCA hosted its third annual Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show in Regina. We were proud to host more exhibitors and more presenters that our previous two events. To say it exceeded our expectations would be an understatement.
The SHCA Infrastructure Summit and Trade show continues to climb in attendance year over year. On average, this year saw an increase of over 110 attendees per day compared to last year and over 140 attendees per day compared to the inaugural Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show in 2023. As we move into 2026, we are already planning the next Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show and continue to grow the success that each of these events bring to our association and to the province.
In mid-December, Premier Scott Moe shuffled his cabinet and introduced a few new faces to the table that included a change at the Ministry of Highways. Kim Gartner, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Kindersley-Biggar was appointed the Minister of Highways on Dec 11. Our association has met with the new minister in the past, and we look forward to growing our relationship with him to advance the goals of our industry to meet the demands that come with a growing province.
The SHCA wants to thank former Highways Minister David Marit for all of the meetings and assistance he had offered our industry during his latest run as Highways Minister. We wish him well in his return to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Additionally, a new face at the cabinet table is no stranger to the SHCA. Sean Wilson, the MLA for Canora-Pelly, was appointed Minister for SaskBuilds and Procurement. Many of you will remember Sean from his days serving on SHCA’s board. He will be a great addition to the provincial cabinet and a strong voice in government for our industry.
This year, according to the Chinese zodiac calendar, is the year of the horse. It is described that the year of the horse brings encouragement for moving forward with conviction, embracing independence and taking significant action.
By all accounts, that is how the SHCA will be moving throughout the new year!
