PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
SHANTEL LIPP
PRESIDENT, SHCA
Great News,
Finally
There’s no other way to say it – this is great news for our industry, for our members
and for the Saskatchewan economy.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial economy was already facing
headwinds through depressed resource prices, anti-pipeline policies and rail blockades.
The announcement will mean a big boost in the arm not only to the construction industry but
to the province.
The provincial government heard what industry has been saying and stepped up in a big way.
The road to economic recovery here and across the country starts with our industry. Premier
Moe believes that, too. The money being spent now will create a legacy serving the economy for
the next 50 years.
The funding represents a $2 billion increase over the government’s existing capital plan. The
resulting projects are expected to support 10,000 jobs. More than $300 million of the funds are
intended for highway projects, including surface upgrades and passing lanes, with almost $50
million dedicated to upgrades to municipal roads and airports.
Without question, this stimulus funding will balance the need for smaller, short-term projects
to spark the economy and get people back to work with longer-term, large-scale projects that leverage
multiple sectors over the next several years.
Approximately $1.37 billion of the new funding is committed for large infrastructure projects
to be announced in the future.
We’re hopeful this financial support will aid our members who have been struggling and keep
them busy for the foreseeable future.
Not long ago, I encouraged our members to be ready. Now is our time to lead this province
and kickstart our economy. Be safe!
The official magazine and voice
of the Saskatchewan Heavy
Construction Association
Vol. 10, No. 3
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019—2020
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“Over the next two years, our government
will invest $7.5 billion dollars in …
highways, municipal infrastructure and
other important capital projects designed
to build a strong Saskatchewan.”
– Premier Scott Moe, May 2020
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman, Kevin Arneson
Allan Construction
1st Vice Chairman, Harley Diederichs
Potzus Paving & Road Maintenance Ltd.
2nd Vice Chairman, Josh Safronetz
H.J.R. Asphalt Ltd.
Past Chairman, Allan Barilla
Morsky Construction Ltd.
President, Shantel Lipp
SHCA
DIRECTORS
Devin Rushton
Inland Aggregates
Jonas Short
BLS Asphalt Inc.
Mary Panteluk
Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd.
Ryan Kolb
Broda Group LP
Jason Nemanishen
Nemanishen Contracting Ltd.
Jack Brodsky
Brodsky Construction Inc.
Chris O’Grady
AECON Transportation West
Jorden Hanus
ASL Paving Ltd.
Jason Bast
NIS Contractors Ltd.
Marty Willfong
Magnorum Group
SHCA STAFF
Finance Officer, Ellie Weare
Administrative Assistant,
Tracey Koch
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