Source: CBC News, January 27, 2020 Crashes killed 71 people in 2019, previous record was 73 in 1951 There were fewer people killed on Saskatchewan roads in 2019 than in any single year since the 1950s. Preliminary statistics from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) show crashes killed 71 people in the province in 2019. During the previous… Continue reading Sask. road deaths in 2019 lowest since 1950s: SGI
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With fines going up in Sask., here’s a refresher on what counts as distracted driving
Source: Bryan Eneas, CBC News, November 20, 2019 Police, EMS, fire crews exempt from distracted driving laws With the fines around distracted driving set to more than double in February, it’s a good idea to stay fresh on what will earn you a ticket. Distracted driving goes well beyond using a cell phone behind the wheel.… Continue reading With fines going up in Sask., here’s a refresher on what counts as distracted driving
Remember to Drive Safely This Long Weekend
SGI Reminding Motorists To Travel Safely in Increased Traffic The long weekend is here and for many of us that means hitting the road for a mini adventure. Long weekends mean increased traffic on the roadways and SGI is reminding motorists to travel safely this weekend. According to SGI, each year in Saskatchewan, 15 people… Continue reading Remember to Drive Safely This Long Weekend
SGI celebrates financial stability, other successes as annual reports released
Source: CBC News, July 9, 2019 Ride hailing, mandatory training for truckers among last year’s success, according to minister SGI has released its numbers for the previous fiscal year and the Crown Corporation is celebrating financial stability. Joe Hargrave, minister of SGI, touted new impaired driving legislation, mandatory commercial truck driver training, permanent photo speed… Continue reading SGI celebrates financial stability, other successes as annual reports released
Keep track of expenses related to cleanup, SGI says after Swift Current flooding
Source: CBC News, June 19, 2019 Sask. Government Insurance says cleanup expenses could be covered by claim After significant flooding in Swift Current, Sask., this week, SGI is reminding people to stay safe and file their claim as soon as possible. You have up to two years to file your claim, but Saskatchewan Government Insurance said… Continue reading Keep track of expenses related to cleanup, SGI says after Swift Current flooding
SGI can share your licence details without your consent, privacy commissioner confirms
Source: CBC News, June 17, 2019 Details can be shared for parking enforcement purposes, according to SGI privacy policy SGI may have shared the details of a woman’s name and home address to a parking company without her consent, but that doesn’t constitute a breach of her privacy, the province’s privacy commissioner has ruled. Last… Continue reading SGI can share your licence details without your consent, privacy commissioner confirms
SGI officials ‘got ahead of themselves’ on proposed changes for autobody shops, minister says
Source: Jason Warick, CBC News, April 3, 2019 Sweeping Sask. Government Insurance proposal could shutter dozens of rural family shops, say owners Rural autobody shop owners plan to hold SGI Minister Joe Hargrave to his promise, and hope it will prevent their shops from closing. At an autobody conference last month, Saskatchewan Government Insurance officials announced sweeping changes that will give shops… Continue reading SGI officials ‘got ahead of themselves’ on proposed changes for autobody shops, minister says
New SGI rules for auto body shops will kill smaller rural businesses, owners say
Source: Jason Warick, CBC News, April 2, 2019 Small business owners say they can’t afford new training, equipment requirements Sunny’s Auto Body has been a fixture in the town of Maple Creek for more than 50 years. That could soon end. “In a year from now we won’t be here. We’re going to plan on… Continue reading New SGI rules for auto body shops will kill smaller rural businesses, owners say
SGI looks to collect data about impaired driving through study
Source: CBC News, March 18, 2019 Drivers who participate would willingly submit breathalyzer and oral fluid samples SGI is looking for a company to conduct a study that will help the insurance agency better understand impaired driving on Saskatchewan roads. The Crown corporation currently relies on data collected from police, the coroner’s office and the semi annual traffic… Continue reading SGI looks to collect data about impaired driving through study
Province waiting for national rules on seatbelts in buses rather than creating its own
Source: CBC News, February 27, 2019 SGI says older buses will likely be grandfathered in SGI says it’s waiting for national regulations on seatbelts in buses despite a recommendation from the provincial Coroner’s office. Saskatchewan’s Chief Coroner Clive Weighill presented a report on the Humboldt Broncos bus crash this week. In it, he recommended seatbelts… Continue reading Province waiting for national rules on seatbelts in buses rather than creating its own