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Q2 - 2023 UNDERGROUND NETWORK

In this edition we recap how a busy Dig Safe Month led into exciting try a career fairs for youth in Moose Jaw, Regina and surrounding areas.

April was also the month to recognize volunteers. The SCGA has a ten-member board of volunteers to oversee the operations. The SCGA also has two very active volunteer Committees. We will introduce you to these members.

Late May an exciting announcement was made where the SCGA acquired the shares of Sask 1^st Call. Moving away from the umbrella of SaskEnergy. More information and official announcement of the Board Members will occur in Q3.

The SCGA and Sask 1^st Call look forward to their first appearance at Ag In Motion tradeshow July 18 - 20.

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UPDATE FROM SASK 1ST CALL

Dear Subscribers:

I am writing to let you know about the transfer of ownership of

Sask 1^st Call from SaskEnergy to the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA). With the confirmation of the recent Order in Council, the sale will be finalized on June 1, 2023.

Much of SCGA’s mandate is dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection and effective damage prevention which generally mirrors that of Sask 1^st Call - making it a good fit with the organization. You can learn more about SCGA here.

As a non-profit, SCGA operates on a break-even cost recovery basis characteristic of Sask 1^st Call and there will be no increase in cost to member companies as a result of this transfer.

SCGA will set up Sask 1^st Call as distinct entity with a separate board of directors governed by volunteers from industry, of which SaskEnergy, SaskPower and SaskTel each have permanent mandatory board seats.

Sask 1^st Call will be held as a subsidiary by SCGA in order to maintain the name recognition and public goodwill currently attributed to the service. The transition of Sask 1^st Call from SaskEnergy to SCGA is anticipated to be seamless, with minimal disruption to subscribers, locate requestors and the Saskatchewan public.

Sincerely,

Shawn Fairman

General Manager, Distribution Customer Services

SaskEnergy Incorporated

Sask 1st Call contact information:

Member data updates, tickets inquiries, notification changes, etc

Email beforeyoudig@sask1stcall.com

Phone 1-866-828-4888 option 3

Invoicing Inquiries

Email accounting@scga.ca

All other inquiries

Email beforeyoudig@sask1stcall.com

SCGA in the Community 2023

Prairie South School Division Try a Career Expo - May 3 - Moose Jaw
Work Safe Grade 9 Try a Career - May 16 - May 18 - Balgonie
4th Annual Cade Sprackman Safety Day - May 31 - Hudson Bay

MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Derrick Mann

Executive Vice President – Infrastructure Delivery & Reliability

SaskEnergy

SCGA President

Norman Krogstad

Director of Customer Service Operations

SaskTel

Vice-President

Ryan Jacobson

Chief Executive Officer

Saskatchewan Safety Council

Secretary-Treasurer

Todd Hundseth

General Manager - Owner

Hundseth Power Line Construction

Marie-Eve Latour

Designated Inspection Officer, Damage Prevention

Canada Energy Regulator

James Cameron

Manager, Field Facility Engineering & Asset Integrity

Crescent Point Energy

Scott Shier

Operations Manager, Locating Services

Shermco Industries Canada Inc.

Jared Etcheverry

Area Manager - Canada Gas Operations

TC Energy

Ryan Neufeld

Director, Operations & Maintenance(North)/ Distribution Services

SaskPower

Myron Kopec

SARM Director, Division 4

BEST PRACTICES COMMITTEE

The SCGA’s Best Practices Committee is represented by key stakeholders within Saskatchewan and will review and assess the opportunity to enhance and revise the CCGA Best Practices for Underground Infrastructure Damage Prevention manual.

PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The SCGA’s Public Awareness and Education Committee assess, develop and deliver the best ways to promote Dig Safe awareness and education programs to our key stakeholders and the public throughout Saskatchewan.

In 2015, this group integrated the efforts of the Contractor Safety Awareness Association (CSAA) and their successful Contractor Breakfasts into the SCGA.

Campaigns such as April Safe Digging Month, Tradeshows, and leveraging national branding strategies for the SCGA are the focus of this group.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

Want to find out more about becoming a sponsor or a member contact executivedirector@scga.ca!

Interested in becoming a member of the SCGA click here!

About the SCGA.....

The Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) is a member driven, non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring worker and public safety, environmental protection and the integrity of services. Started in 2007. We have 95 members who share the SCGA's goals to promote effective damage prevention best practices and to ensure the safety of those who work or live in the vicinity of underground and overhead facilities. Protecting our vital services is everyone’s responsibility.

The SCGA is one of 7 regions of the Canadian Common Ground Alliance – other regions include British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. We utilize national branding (Dig Safe and Click Before You Dig) for damage prevention and integrate it in SCGA communication and promote to stakeholders.

See our current members listing here.