Registration for The Terry Yates Golf Tournament is open now and there are still SPOTS AVAILABLE!
The Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament will be held August 23 at The Links at Quarry Oaks, Steinbach, MB. This will be a Best Ball Scramble tournament with a shot gun at 11:00 am. You don’t want to miss it!
NEW – Supplier prizes graciously declined. Visit the online registration site for other ways your company can sponsor!
CLICK HERE to register your team today
For more information on the Calgary Classic and Kenosee Tournament visit www.wrla.org
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All paid WRLA members will receive their new 2011-2012 Directory & Product Source Guide by the end of July, 2011.
Also, you may cross-reference contact information using our online directory
CLICK HERE for the ONLINE DIRECTORY
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Burrows Lumber Inc. (Head Office)
New Address:
25 Trottier Bay
Winnipeg, MB R3T 3R3
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Saint-Gobain ADFORS (Head Office)
New Contact, email, web, and phone:
(905) 853-3207
Lou Kotnjek
Calgary, AB T1Y 3W4
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Seven $1,500 bursaries and seven $3,000 scholarships per academic year may be awarded to selected applicants who have been accepted as of September 2011 for their first or second year of studies at a recognized University, College, or Technical Program.
• Full and part-time employees, owners and their dependents, of WRLA retail, affiliate and associate member companies are eligible to apply.
• The applicant must be under 25 years of age at the time of application and entering their first or second year post secondary education on a full time basis. Full time student is defined as a minimum 60% of a full course load
• All employees must have been employed with the member firm for at least one year at the time of application and each member company must be a member of the WRLA for a minimum of twelve months prior to submission deadline.
August 12, 2011 - Bursary submission deadline.
October 1, 2011 - Scholarship submission deadline
Applications available at www.wrla.org
http://www.wrla.org/education_scholarships.html
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This Is Our Association’s Greatest Honor
The WRLA Industry Achievement Award is celebrating its 39th Anniversary this year. This award recognizes members of the WRLA who have contributed to their business, the building supply industry, the WRLA and the communities in which they live.
The WRLA wants to recognize the individual who is or has been actively involved in the building supply industry, who has faced challenges and recognized opportunities, and who wishes to share best practices with the association. This individual has received the respect of fellow members of the association through contributions to the industry, the community, and the WRLA.
We invite you to honor your mentor, colleague, vendor, competitor, or a friend. Nominations are now being accepted - Deadline is September 9, 2011
Click here to download the 2011 Industry Achievement Nomination Form
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Event celebrates achievements and makes final preparations as Team Canada readies for WorldSkills London 2011
Skills/Compétences Canada, a not-for-profit organization that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies, along with Mike Holmes, Canada's Most Trusted Contractor, and the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development today gave support and encouragement to Team Canada 2011 as they gathered in Ottawa for the Champions Breakfast. The event was the official 'send off' for Team Canada as they prepare for WorldSkills London 2011 - the world's largest, international skills competition with young people from across the globe competing to be the best of the best in their chosen skill.
From October 5-8, 2011, Canada's brightest young men and women will take the world stage in London, UK to compete amongst 1000 young people from 54 regions/countries. With skills ranging from hairstyling, to carpentry to Mobile Robotics, Canada's 34 competitors will be representing 32 of the over 40 trades and technology contests showcased at WorldSkills London 2011. On their final leg of training, Team Canada gathered for the last time before making their way to London this fall. With only three months until WorldSkills London 2011, they are pushing their training program into overdrive, with more clocked training hours, more repeated techniques, and mental preparation for competition against the best in the World. Alongside their trainers and experts, they are also taking in motivational workshops to manage the stress, anxiety and fatigue.
Mike Holmes, the host of Holmes Inspection™ officially announced that he will be accompanying Team Canada to WorldSkills London 2011. He plans to support them over the four day Competition and stay to watch them reach for the podium. An avid and vocal supporter of skilled trades and technology, Holmes, as part of the Canadian Delegation will also participate in the Leadership Forum and network with industry, education and other Member organizations around the world building awareness for the importance of skilled trades in the global marketplace.
"Preparing for WorldSkills London 2011 is an intensive two-year training process for the 34 young competitors who make up Team Canada," said Shaun Thorson, Chief Executive Officer, Skills/Compétences Canada. "We are exceptionally grateful for their enthusiasm, hard work and excellent training regimen. With ongoing support from the Government of Canada, industry leaders and educators, these talented young people represent a bright future for Canada's skilled trade and technology workforce, and we couldn't be more proud."
"I would like to wish everyone from Team Canada all the best at the WorldSkills competition in London," said Minister Finley. "As Canadian champions, you inspire other young people to discover careers in trades and technology. Our government is dedicated to improving opportunities for Canadians through skills development and that is why we are very proud to support Team Canada."
More information on WorldSkills London 2011 can be found at www.worldskillslondon2011.com
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RONA inc. the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, renovation and gardening products, continues to lead the way in helping Canadians reduce their environmental impact with the launch of its in-store paint recovery program in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Starting today, consumers can drop off cans of any brand of old or unused paint at any RONA or TOTEM Building Supplies store, no purchase necessary. By promoting the recovery of paint products, RONA provides consumers with an easy, convenient and economical way to do their part in protecting the environment.
RONA has been a Canadian pioneer in paint recovery from the start with the introduction of its recovery and recycling program 14 years ago in Quebec, followed by Ontario in 2008. Since its inception, RONA has saved more than 15 million kilograms of leftover paint and paint cans from ending up in landfills. From this, nearly 100 percent of the recovered paint has been recycled, producing 9.3 million kilograms of paint - equivalent to 4.9 million gallons.
"At RONA, our goal is to help Canadians adopt eco-friendly habits and responsible consumption," says Luc Rodier, RONA's Vice President - Western Canada. "We believe the correlation of green consumer habits is closely tied to availability and convenience and know from experience that it is easy for customers to remember to bring their unused paint to our stores when shopping for hardware and home renovation products."
The introduction of the program in the three western provinces is a significant new contribution to paint recovery and recycling efforts in Canada and will result in a total of nearly 500 RONA paint collection points across the country. In-store promotions will continue to remind RONA and TOTEM Building Supplies customers to help keep unused paint out of landfills and waterways by participating in the recovery program.
All types of home paint - latex, alkyd and stains - are accepted under RONA's recovery and recycling program. The program does not include plastic paint, car paint, industrial paint, aluminum paint, road sign paint, granular dye, surface conditioners, varnish, solvents, tar, adhesives or preservative. A detailed list of the specific products that are accepted is available at ronaeco.ca. RONA participates in paint recovery and recycling in partnership with industry funded organizations, including the Product Care Association (PCA). The PCA manages product stewardship programs for household hazardous and special waste on behalf of its members across Canada.
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Thomas Simms, Chairman, and Chuck Martin, President, of T.S. Simms & Co., Canada’s leading source for Paint Applicators, are pleased to announce that effective immediately King Marketing Ltd. will begin to represent Simms in our Western Region. Tom Locey, our Western Region Manager, who has been with Simms for over twenty five years, will continue in his role and work along with and support the King Marketing sales team.
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President and CEO Tim Urquhart is pleased to announce the appointment of Barb Hopper to the position of Chief Strategy Officer and Acting CFO, a key member of the Executive team who will be instrumental in shaping the future of Canada’s leading buying group and support solution for entrepreneurs.
As an accomplished business leader with a broad functional background and strong strategic focus, Barb has worked with large public companies and entrepreneurial organizations to increase organizational value through people, process and technology. She has completed and participated in mergers and acquisitions, integrations, financing, restructuring, new technology implementations and developed and executed growth strategies.
Ms. Hopper’s experience spans retail, manufacturing, distribution and banking, and includes international postings as well. A Chartered Accountant and Master of Business Administration, Barb has adopted the personal business mission "to work with all stakeholders to drive the business forward—together!"
Commented Urquhart: "With the appointment of Barb as our Chief Strategy Officer and Acting CFO, our message is clear to the entrepreneurs we support and represent: The industry and the markets in which we do business are changing. So are we. We’re responding and rising to the occasion to become a competitive force that champions the success of the independent." This appointment comes in the wake of the significant changes that have taken place since late 2010, wherein the Company acquired Canada-wide distribution solutions for their network of Dealers and customers. "I’m confident that Barb’s impressive track record, combined with her business mission, will make her an exceptional asset to our team."
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NEW RETAIL MEMBER
Totem Building Supplies Ltd.
300 Ranch Market
Strathmore, AB T1P 0B2
Phone: 403-934-4679
Fax: 403-934-5879
(RONA Corporate)
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