2009 news releases

For major announcements, decisions, projects or campaigns, SGI circulates news releases to Saskatchewan media.

December

Hand-held cellphones prohibited on Saskatchewan roadways effective Jan. 1 - December 31
Auto eClaim - A holiday option - December 22
SGI and Regina Transit offer free bus and paratransit service on New Year's Eve - December 16
SGI a family friendly workplace - December 14
Crowns donate hockey tickets to foster children - December 11

November

Wadena prevails in SGI's Seatbelt Challenge - November 27
Plan for a safe ride home this holiday season - November 27
Government passes cellphone legislation - November 25
Muscowpetung First Nation prevails in SGI's Seatbelt Challenge - November 20
Texting and hand-held cellphone use while driving to be banned - November 12
Life in a Rut causes problems for motorists - November 9

October

Saskatchewan adopting one-part driver's licence - October 26
Auto eClaim makes claims process easier - October 13

September

Government approves SGI rate rebalancing and increase - September 11
SGI reminds drivers to take care out there - September 2

August

SGI CANADA junior golf championship a swinging success! - August 21
Safe Ride to the Concert transit shuttles free ride to Aerosmith and ZZ Top - August 4

July

SGI a partner in Heads Up initiative - July 27

June

New SGI President hired - June 30

May

Thermal imaging at work in the skies over Saskatoon - May 25
Graduated Driver's Licensing for new motorcycle drivers - May 19
SGI Seatbelt Challenge returns to rural Saskatchewan - May 6
Province proclaims motorcycle safety week - May 6
SGI submits proposal to Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel - May 1

April

SGI requests first rate increase since 2000 - April 6
SGI CANADA posts $40.4 million profit in 2008 - April 6

March

Volunteer emergency vehicles may now use flashing lights and sirens - March 31
Saskatchewan halts new Enhanced Driver's Licence Program - March 23
SGI introduces new driver education funding for immigrants - March 13

February

SGI sends message to high-risk drivers - February 27
SGI scholarship supports traffic safety research - February 17