A Memorandum of Understanding went into effect April 1st of this year between the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta that introduces cross border apprenticeship registration for Heavy-Duty Equipment Technicians in Lloydminster.

This agreement allows Saskatchewan-based Heavy Equipment Technician apprentices, employed in Lloydminster, to register as Alberta apprentices and attend technical training closer to home.

The MOU makes it possible for Saskatchewan residents in Lloydminster to access the training they need while remaining closer to home.

In a news release Saskatchewan Immigration and Career Training Minister Eric Schmalz said. “This agreement also ensures Saskatchewan employers are not at a disadvantage when hiring in the region, helping to secure a more stable labour force within the Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician trade.”

Employers and apprentices on either side of the border in Lloydminster may now register contracts of apprenticeship in either Saskatchewan or Alberta, regardless of residence or employer location and Saskatchewan will provide Alberta with financial compensation when Saskatchewan based apprentices register in Alberta.