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$5.6M Highway 21 bypass in Unity, SK nearing completion

$5.6M Highway 21 bypass in Unity, SK nearing completion

Aug 18, 2022 | Construction, Government, Highways, Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan announced that a $5.6 million bypass for Highway 21 at Unity is nearing completion.

CVSA Brake Safety Week Aug. 21-27

CVSA Brake Safety Week Aug. 21-27

Jul 29, 2022 | Business Operations, CVSA, Highways, Workplace Safety

CVSA’s Operation Airbrake Program will hold two annual brake safety campaigns in 2022:

The issues behind electronic compliance

The issues behind electronic compliance

May 31, 2022 | Business Operations, Compliance, Highways, Saskatchewan

Due to a variety of factors, including strict regulations, strong growth, and a frantic rush to operational optimization, the trucking...

City of Swift Current's Truck Route Bylaw Change

City of Swift Current's Truck Route Bylaw Change

May 24, 2022 | Compliance, Government, Highways, News Releases

City of Swift Current Council has approved a new Truck Route Bylaw that will be put into effect immediately –...

Kicking Horse Canyon stretch of Hwy 1 closing for a month for construction

Kicking Horse Canyon stretch of Hwy 1 closing for a month for construction Social Sharing

Apr 19, 2022 | Business Operations, Driver Shortage, Highways, Safety

The Kicking Horse Canyon stretch of Highway 1 east of Golden, B.C., will be closed for a month after Easter...

SK Provincial Protective Services Branch Launches

Provincial Protective Services Branch Launches: Saskatchewan

Apr 04, 2022 | Government, Highways, Saskatchewan

The Provincial Protective Services Branch unites conservation, highway patrol, Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Officers, prisoner transport and court security deputy...

Highways Stays on Track to Improve Saskatchewan Roads With $846 Million Budget

Highways Stays on Track to Improve Saskatchewan Roads With $846 Million Budget

Mar 29, 2022 | Construction, Driving the Economy, Government, Highways, Safety

The Ministry of Highways is investing $846 million to make our roads safer while continuing to stimulate economic growth.

Relief Coming for BC as Trucks Allowed to Transit US to Resupply Province

Relief Coming for BC as Trucks Allowed to Transit US to Resupply Province

Nov 19, 2021 | Business Operations, Cross Border, Highways, Supply Chain

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is thanking Canadian and US government customs officials for swiftly implementing a proposal brought forth...

2021-03-03 Major Highway 1 Closures at Kicking Horse Canyon in BC Starting March 15

Major Highway 1 Closures at Kicking Horse Canyon in BC Starting March 15

Mar 03, 2021 | Construction, Highways

Kicking Horse Canyon Constructors will begin with up to 2-hour daytime closures and up to 9-hour nighttime (10 pm to...

2021-02-10 More Funding for Major Improvements on Many of Saskatchewan’s Busiest Urban Highways

More Funding for Major Improvements on Many of Saskatchewan’s Busiest Urban Highways

Feb 10, 2021 | Construction, Highways, Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan is making an additional $3 million in capital funding available to improve conditions on highways in...

Are you looking to provide your employees with new skills? Is having a safe and employee-friendly workplace part of your company culture? The Trucking Industry Certificate of Recognition (CoR) is an industry-evaluated health & safety program recognized by the WCB and Work Safe Saskatchewan.

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