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Guest rooms are still available at the following hotels:

• Sandman Hotels
• Saskatoon Inn
• Travelodge
• Country Inn and Suites

For the complete hotel summary with contact information, visit our show website or CLICK HERE 

Vancouver, B.C-  Paramount gel fuel is simple, safe and effective. Once lit, the gel crackles like a real log fire and burns 100% clean with no smoke and no soot. It emits a minimal sweet smell, produces up to 3000 BTU`s of heat per can and burns for 2.5 to 3 hours. Ethanol Alcohol is completely organic and free of contaminates such as lead, petroleum distillates, and harmful chemicals. This new fuel is made for use in Paramount indoor ventless gel fuel fireplaces, and outdoor fire pits, and garden burners. Just like chaffing fuel, gel fuel offers a safe burning medium when provided to the consumer in a properly labelled high quality format.

This new Gel fuel formula is made from ethanol, and comes in a 369g canister. Just open the can, place it in a gel fuel holder and light. This new formula eliminates the safety issues experienced with pourable gel fuel. The can is placed safety in a holder and then the top is removed. The viscous gel does not easily spill, a reinforced bottom on the can ensures the can lasts the life of the product and stays secure while burning. The can is removed and recycled once it has safely cooled down. There is no pouring of fuel.

Paramount has been a leader in the safe gel fuel category, selling its isopropyl outdoor Paramount gel fuel in cans for several years. Paramount has one of the only ETL Certified Indoor Gel Fuel Fireplace Inserts with a patented flame snuffing device. It offers patented Gel fuel fire pits, firepots, fireplaces, and gel. Having the EcoLogo® provides users with the assurance that the fuel they are burning is certified with the EcoLogo® guaranteeing it is safe, organic and clean burning, says Stuart Watson, President of JR Home.

"Safety is primary for our gel fuel products. Our ventless gel fuel fireplace insert has a patented flame snuffer built right into the unit. We also patented a special holder for all our fire pits so that the canister will not tip and all of our products include snuffing tools to ensure ease of use.

"We have invested in product videos included on our website to illustrate proper handling and use. "Consumers will be able to use the new Gel all year round, indoors and out, creating a warm cozy space for families and entertaining with no clean up!" adds Watson.

For more information please visit www.jrhome.com  

Mississauga, ON – November 23, 2012 The 100% Castle campaign highlights the Pillars of our success; Transparency, Freedom and Profits. Castle continues to be the only buying group in our industry to truly offer members a buying group business model that focuses on member freedom to make real-time decisions, transparency and accountability and a commitment to member success, growth and profitability. But don’t take our word for it; see what our members have to say from coast to coast. Watch and read true heartfelt stories of Castle members as they share their past experiences and the winning formulas and success stories they have to tell. You will see the 100% Castle Campaign through 2013 as we celebrate our 50th anniversary milestone.

Mississauga, ON-  President; Ken Jenkins, VP of Finance; Sarina Kaluzny, and VP of National Marketing; James Jones were honoured to present SickKids Foundation representative Vicky Milner with a donation of $17,500. Castle was able to make this significant donation by matching the generous donations of our Vendor Partners this past September in Ontario at the 2012 Castle Vendor Appreciation Golf Tournament.

Castle Building Centres Group would like to thank our Vendor Partners for their generous donations at this year’s charity event. This is the fourth year that Castle has contributed to this worthy cause. The SickKids Foundation raises funds on behalf of The Hospital for Sick Children and through generous community drive donations like this; their mission is to be able to improve the health and well-being of children and their families in Canada and around the world.

During the episode, the crew at Orange County Choppers, custom motorcycle manufacturer, designs and builds a custom bike that embodies GAF’s core principles of quality and innovation, as well as focusing on the fact that GAF is an American-owned company with 26 plants in the U.S. employing thousands of Americans. Representatives from GAF and Paul Teutul Sr., owner of Orange County Choppers, unveil the GAF Chopper during an event held at the OCC shop in Newburgh, NY.

"GAF is thrilled to have partnered with Orange County Choppers for the last customer-commissioned bike that will appear on American Chopper. It is an honor for GAF to be a part of the last season and work with another great American company with quality, innovative products," explained Paul Bromfield, Senior Vice President of Marketing at GAF.

It is with great pleasure I announce Mr. Peter McCarthy has joined AFA Forest Products Inc. Langley Division.

Effective November 13th, 2012, Peter joined our sales team on the allied products side of our business, his working knowledge and years of experience in the wholesale side of our industry provides depth, focus and a firm commitment to AFA Forest Products Inc. core business values.

Over the next few weeks Peter will be introducing himslef to our customer base, however should you wish to contact him earlier please feel free to so at Tel: 1-604-513-4850 and or email: pmccarthy@afaforest.com

On behalf of the ownership, management and staff of AFA Forest Products Inc., I would ask you to join me in welcoming Peter to our team!

Sincere Regards,

Andy Dolan
AFA Forest Products Inc.
Langley Branch Manager

Mississauga, ON-  Over the past five decades, Castle has evolved to become an industry leader of Independent Lumber and Building Material dealers across the country. Castle continues to grow through the fidelity of a strong membership and the support of our valued supplier network.

"When you look at milestones; milestones don’t just happen, they happen because of a combination of things." Our business model is built on basic fundamentals that have stood the test of time; transparency, freedom and profitability. We don’t want to be the biggest buying group...but quite simply the very best" Ken Jenkins, President.

The Castle 50th Anniversary will resonate through all Castle events and communications in 2013. In recognition of the 50th Anniversary; Castle has planned a number of initiatives across the country to celebrate this wonderful achievement.

Some of these include:

• Castle Building Centres Group 50th Anniversary Corporate Trade Show Exhibit – 2013
• 50th Annual General Meeting – San Diego, CA – March 2013
• Castle 50K Giveaway – Cash prize to be awarded to one lucky Castle customer in 2013
• Castle 50th Anniversary Week - June 1-8 2013  50th Anniversary Contractor Advantage Commemorative Issue – May 2013
• 50th Anniversary Open House – October 2013

"Castle is sincerely grateful to our valued members and vendor partners; past and present. You have been integral to our monumental success and we look forward to celebrating this achievement with you." James Jones, Vice President, National Marketing.

January 23 - 25, 2013
2013 Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase  
Contact: ckelly@wrla.org

February 7 - 8, 2013
Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association Annual Buying Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex, Moncton, NB
http://www.absda.ca/trade_show 

February 21 - 23, 2013
Orgill Dealer Market
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
www.orgill.com  

March 21 - 23, 2013
2013 TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
Contact: catherine.brownlow@timbrmart.ca  

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE

Watch WRLA's latest video update!

 In this month's video: 

• Ringers Telephone Mystery Shopping Program
  
  
• Prairie Showcase 2013
  
  
• Upcoming Plumbing & Electrical Workshops

Click here to watch our latest video

Support your association and broadcast your business to hundreds of decision-makers in the lumber industry. Advertising opportunities are still available in several WRLA publications:

The YardStick: The YardStick is sent to more than 1,200 members firms every other month. Advertising in the largest issue of The YardStick, the Prairie Showcase edition, is a great way to reinforce your marketing message with hundreds of decision-makers who regularly read this magazine while supporting WRLA. Ads booked within the print edition automatically appear (linked to the website or email of your choice) in the digital edition, which is read by more than 500 visitors each issue. Exclusive online ad positions are also available within every digital edition.

The Toolbox: Delivered directly to the inboxes of more than 1,200 lumber managers and professionals, this weekly e-newsletter offers consistent access to the individuals who rely on your products and services to run their businesses.

Directory & Product Source Guide: WRLA is the largest retail lumber association on the Prairies, with its membership representing 85% of the industry. All of our members are included in this annual directory and all keep this publication handy year-round. Make sure your business stands out in this resource by purchasing a display advertisement.

WRLA.org: Our website average more than 3,000 visits per month! Advertising space is available on the home and sub-pages of WRLA.org. Ads rotate on the home page and sub pages, expanding your exposure to site visitors at an affordable price.

WRLA-TV: Introducing the NEW WRLA-TV Banner Sponsorship. Our online TV and banners offer your brand high visibility on the WRLA homepage. Your branding and action oriented banner is featured every time WRLA-TV’s videos are played by our audience, leaving them one-click away from your website‘s landing page.

For more information about these opportunities, click here for the media kit or contact:

Kim Davies
Project Manager
(800) 665-2456, ext. 423
kdavies@naylor.com