Great Western Railway

10/07/2026

Our roads look a little different — and we invest in them ourselves.

But what would a Federal Shortline Railway Investment Tax Credit actually do?

Shortline railways already invest millions of private dollars every year into the track, bridges and equipment needed to keep freight moving safely and reliably. In fact, Canadian shortlines invested more than $420 million in 2024 alone.

For Great Western Railway, that means the potential for more investment right here in southwest Saskatchewan — in the infrastructure that connects our producers and businesses to the broader Canadian rail network.

We invest first. The tax credit helps that investment go further.

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10/05/2026

Our “roads” are the rails beneath us.

Shortline railways build, maintain and invest in their own infrastructure—the track, ties, bridges and other infrastructure that keep freight moving. That investment comes from the revenue generated by the railway.

And there's a public benefit. Every carload moving by rail is moving on infrastructure maintained by the railway rather than adding to the demands placed on publicly funded roads.

That's one reason a federal Shortline Railway Investment Tax Credit makes sense.

It would help shortlines reinvest more of what they earn into the infrastructure that connects rural communities, producers and businesses to the national transportation network.

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07/20/2026

Apply now @ greatwesternrail.com

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day! GWR is proud to be a part of the Assiniboia Canada Day parade.

06/22/2026

WE ARE HIRING:
Full Time Carman – Rail Car Repair based out of Assiniboia SK, accommodations provided if needed.

About Company

Great Western Railway is located in southwest SK, we proudly serve shippers in the Southwest as well as agriculture and energy.

Summary of the Role
Great Western Railway Ltd. is seeking a qualified Carman (Railcar Mechanic ) with a proven commitment to safety to fill a vacancy for full time coverage.

This position is based in Assiniboia SK.
GWR can offer a full benefit package, which includes coverage for health, dental, vision & drugs. We also offer a matched pension plan and disability.

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:

-Performing inspections and repairs on rail cars
-Adhere to deadlines and ensure all repairs meet AAR and/or Transport Canada regulations
-Administrative tasks, such as accurate time keeping, repair schedule and job completion records
-Involvement in the procurement of parts, equipment, and tools
-Work with hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
-Welding
-Incident response
-Cleaning of rail cars
-Be knowledgeable about a variety of documents including manufacturers’ manuals, technical bulletins, parts bulletins, service or preventative maintenance manuals, fact sheets, American Association of Railways (AAR) field manuals and government regulations.
-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

-3+ years’ practical experience as a qualified Carman (railcar mechanic)
-Welding certification and experience and air brake certification
-Strong customer focus
-Safety and results oriented with a solid mechanical background
-Ability to perform hands-on repair to rail cars
-Demonstrated attention to detail
-Ability to comply with instruction and comprehend published rules, procedures, inspection checklists, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and other work-related information
-Working knowledge of rail car mechanical systems, including air brake, welding and fabrication

Physical Requirements

-Fine motor skills to use hand and power tools
-Capable and willing to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment in all weather conditions
-Comfortable working at heights up to 10 m
-Comfortable in confined spaces

Casual Railway Conductor job available in Southwest Saskatchewan with Great Western Railway. Apply today!

06/05/2026

Great Western Railway is pleased to introduce ClearCost and invite all producers to upcoming information meetings in your area.

We know input costs have been a real challenge—especially with fertilizer prices putting pressure on margins. ClearCost was built to help producers bring more transparency and control to their cost of production, so you can make better decisions going forward.

📍 Producer Meetings:

June 23 – Shaunavon, Canalta Hotel @ 10 AM
June 24 – Assiniboia, Canalta Hotel @ 10 AM

These sessions will be a chance to learn what ClearCost can do, ask questions, and see how it may help strengthen your operation heading into the next season.

If you’ve been feeling squeezed by rising input costs, this is a conversation worth having.

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/04/2026

Are you looking for a great place to work? Great Western Railway is currently seeking a Carman/ Railcar Mechanic to join our team.
Find details in the link:
http://www.saskjobs.ca/jsp/joborder/detail.jsp?job_order_id=1518745

Please submit your resume to: [email protected]

Great Western Railway Ltd. is looking for a(n) Carman/Railcar Mechanic on the SaskJobs website

12/22/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to send a heartfelt thank you to our local communities, customers, and partners for your continued support over the past 25 years. It has truly been an honor to serve our communities, and we are so grateful to work alongside such wonderful people.
We wish you a joyful Christmas season and look forward to what the year ahead brings!

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!!

Holiday Business Hours:
📅 Dec 23 - 28: Closed
📅 Dec 29 & Dec 30: Open Regular Hours
📅 Dec 31: Closed
📅 New Year’s Day (Jan 1): Closed

09/25/2025

It's our 25th Birthday! Come find our booth at the Assiniboia Blacktop Hop & Shop on Saturday, Sep 27th from 11am-6pm and enter our draw to win a limited edition 25th Anniversary gift. 🥳