Since the extreme cold weather conditions which started on January 11, 2024, CAA Roadside Assistance has experienced a significant increase of requests from CAA Members. To date there have been around 4,000 requests for help with battery boosts, tows, lock outs, fuel, and air delivery.

Canadians are deeply alarmed about speeding in our neighbourhoods and on our highways, even as a sizeable number admit to doing it themselves, according to polling released today by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA).

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Staying home or travelling this holiday season? Here’s some advice from CAA Saskatchewan to help keep you and your family safe. Holiday at Home Safety Advice:

This morning at around 2:30 a.m. a fire was reported at CAA’s Regina Car Care Centre at Regina Battery Depot. There was extensive damage to the northeast corner of the building which is currently being demolished to ensure safety at the site. The remainder of the building received water and smoke damage. No one was in the building at the time. The business is closed until further notice.

In Saskatchewan, we know that our winter weather can change quickly. One day we have calm and cool, and the next day, snow, wind, ice, and slush! CAA recommends not to wait, and to act now to get our vehicles and ourselves as drivers, ready for winter. Drivers: Winter Ready Check List

CAA Saskatchewan is reminding drivers and pedestrians to be safe on Halloween night. Trick-or-Treating Safely:

CAA Saskatchewan is reminding motorists, parents, and students to be alert and stay safe around schools and playgrounds. With students back in class, busy extra-curricular schedules, and the arrival of cooler weather, school zones are becoming more congested. According to a recent CAA survey, the top two hazardous behaviours performed by motorists in school zones are speeding and distracted driving.

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has been named the most trusted insurance brand in the country and is among the top three most trusted brands overall, in the annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index released today. Learn More