SGI

• Morning news rewind: Friday, Aug. 5

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, Aug. 5.

  Blogs

  Aug 5
  
• SGI focuses on distracted driving for August traffic spotlight

  In an effort to curb distracted driving, SGI and police in Saskatchewan will focus on drivers using their cellphones or other distractions while driving throughout August.

  Traffic

  Aug 4
  
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• Saskatchewan police report 319 impaired driving criminal charges in June

  Criminal code impaired driving charges come with an immediate, indefinite license suspension and a minimum 30-day vehicle impoundment.

  Crime

  Jul 20
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• Province touts ‘strong year’ for SGI while Sask. NDP calls for lower insurance rates

  In response to the Tuesday release of the 2021 annual report for SGI, Opposition critic Aleana Young said the province is in a financial position to lower interest rates.

  Canada

  Jul 5
• SGI warns motorists about the potential for collisions this summer

  SGI noted that drivers should keep in mind that semis will take longer to come to a stop, and that if you can't see a truck's mirrors, they can't see you.

  Canada

  Jul 4
• Saskatchewan residents raise $103K in SGI rebate funds to acquire grasslands

  Lonetree Lake property was purchased and acquired by the Nature Conservancy of Canada using funds raised by residents who donated their SGI rebate cheques.

  Environment

  Jun 24
• Regina Police introduce new motorcycles to combat distracted driving

  In total, the cost to purchase and equip the two motorcycles was $110,000 with funding split equally between SGI and the provincial Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

  Canada

  Jun 23
• 328 motorists in Saskatchewan charged for impaired driving in May

  SGI and Saskatchewan police have released numbers from May's Traffic Spotlight focused on impaired driving. More than 300 tickets were issued, including 208 Criminal Code charges.

  Cannabis

  Jun 22
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• Saskatoon Police charge 9 in probe into catalytic converter thefts

  On May 19, Saskatoon Police also executed two searches that resulted in the seizure of 66 catalytic converters.

  Canada

  Jun 10
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• Police caught 623 people driving while suspended in Sask.: SGI

  SGI released results from last month's Traffic Safety Spotlight, where police reported that 623 people drove while suspended and 695 were caught driving unregistered vehicles.

  Traffic

  May 20