Towing & roadside assistance in Saskatoon

Your rights when you're towed in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan towing operates under general consumer protection, SGI insurance rules, and municipal bylaws. SGI covers accident towing as part of a claim. Private-property towing in Saskatoon and Regina requires posted signage. Slow Down Move Over: 60 km/h when passing tow trucks with amber lights.

Stuck on the highway?

Distances are the story: between Regina, Saskatoon and the smaller centres, a tow can be a 100 km run and priced like one. In winter, the Highway Hotline before you leave is not optional - ground blizzards close the 1 and the 11 with little warning.

Winter reality check

Prairie winters are the toughest towing environment in Canada. If you go off the road in a blizzard, stay with the vehicle - it's shelter and it's what searchers find. Run the engine ten minutes an hour with the exhaust clear.

Who to call in Saskatchewan

911
Emergencies

Highway Hotline (511 / hotline.gov.sk.ca)
Saskatchewan's road-condition service - closures, winter driving, construction

310-4141
RCMP non-emergency in Saskatchewan

What towing costs here

Around Saskatoon, expect a typical hook-up fee of $75–$110 plus roughly $3.00–$4.00 per kilometre for a standard light-duty tow, before tax. Nights, storms, winching and heavy vehicles cost more; short in-town tows often land near the minimum. Always ask for the all-in price to your destination before the truck rolls - reputable operators quote it without hesitation. Roadside fixes (boosts, lockouts, tire changes) usually run a flat $45–$120 and are worth asking about first.