Message from the Chair of the Board

A New Beginning

Tansi! Hello! I am excited and honoured to have been elected as Chair of CAA Saskatchewan’s board of directors at the annual general meeting last fall. Prior to my appointment, I served as Vice-Chair for a two-year period and joined the board in 2013, proudly serving on the audit committee. According to CAA Saskatchewan, I am the first First Nations Chair of the board for our club. In my new role, I look forward to continuing to collaborate with our experienced directors and staff to maintain and increase our membership and client base as a strong Saskatchewan business leader and member-based organization. My personal thanks and recognition to Past Chair Brian Barber for his excellent leadership and guidance.

My professional experience is in the gaming and hospitality industry. I am the Region East General Manager for the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. I also served on the board of directors of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce as well as a past president of that organization where I was recognized as the first First Nations Chair of a provincial chamber of commerce in Canada. My family and I have called the city of Prince Albert home for many years, and, as a proud resident, I have offered my community support with several organizations, including serving on the board of directors of the Prince Albert Police Service.

Through the years of being on the CAA Saskatchewan board and as a CAA Member, I have learned more about what CAA Membership really means. We know that Members trust CAA for its professional roadside assistance that is available 24/7, 365 days a year. But CAA also provides many other relevant services, so we can enjoy our everyday lifestyle, as well as peace of mind, via travel, insurance, and discounts through CAA’s numerous Rewards® Partners.

CAA is also a recognized Advocacy and Safety leader with information and programs that are accessible to everyone. Did you know that CAA Saskatchewan has owned and operated the CAA School Safety Patrol program since 1951? School zone safety and road safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are just a few of the important programs administered by CAA. Air travel is another area in its safety portfolio, and I encourage you to learn more about your rights as an air traveller via the recent launch of the CAA Air Passenger Rights Help Guide.

In closing, my thanks to our dedicated Members and clients for making CAA your membership organization and business of choice. Remember, there is a CAA Membership to fit everyone’s lifestyle, including the Value membership, priced at $10 a year, which provides all the CAA Membership perks and benefits (except roadside assistance).

Please reach out to us at notify@caask.ca with any questions, comments, or suggestions on how we can better serve you.

Stay safe and take care.

Richard G. Ahenakew
Chair, CAA Saskatchewan Board of Directors