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Welcome to the ToolBox, your portal to WRLA member news and information within the LBM market.
We invite you to learn more about what's going on within your association and the companies whose products and/or services you utilize.
 ATTENTION:
Saskatchewan members!
- Avoid costly estimating errors;
- Increase employee confidence;
- Build customer service.
Register your employees for the WRLA Manual Estimating classroom series.
"The value added in a classroom is hearing other people’s issues and solutions."
NEXT COURSE:
Saskatoon Travelodge | October 26 – 29
If you have not already done so, please sign and return your Exhibitor Contracts if you have not received your contract, please email Caren at Ckelly@wrla.org
Booth Invoices are due upon receipt.
Please note, booth numbers have changed, but your location remains the same unless otherwise requested.
Have you booked your hotel rooms yet?
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HOTEL SCAM ALERT!
Hotel Scamming is an issue will ALL major conventions and events worldwide, it is the latest form of cyber crime and while a number of companies have been prosecuted in the USA it is still a major concern for us and all WRLA members planning to attend the 2016 WRLA Buying Show in Calgary, January 20 - 22. Please keep your reservation information confidential. Do not provide details of your reservation to anyone who calls you. If in doubt, please email WRLA-housing@icsevents.com
Do you, or someone you know, go the extra yard when helping others in need?
The WRLA wants to hear your stories about acts of kindness, and people or companies that give back to the community.
Contact Caren Kelly ckelly@wrla.org with your good news.
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New company to focus on providing Canadian building material and hardware entrepreneurs competitive foothold against big box stores in Canada
October 1, 2015 – Today Orgill Canada Hardlines, ULC. ("Orgill Canada"), a wholly owned, Canada-based subsidiary of Orgill, Inc., announced the completion of the purchase of the hardware assets of Chalifour Canada Ltd. ("Chalifour Canada") from TIM-BR MART Group ("TIM-BR MART").
Purchased assets include Chalifour Canada’s London, Ont. distribution centre, as well as the hardware inventory in Chalifour’s Surrey, B.C. facility. All Canadian distribution and retail services previously provided by Orgill, Inc. and Chalifour Canada are now operating as Orgill Canada.
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WRLA Fall Education Calendar:
ONLINE Registration is now open for the below courses at www.wrla.org
October 26 & 27, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals,
Saskatoon, SK
October 28 & 29, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction,
Saskatoon, SK
November 2 & 3, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Calgary, AB
November 4 & 5, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Calgary, AB
November 6, 2015
Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations
Calgary, AB
November 30 & December 1, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Winnipeg, MB
December 2 & 3, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Winnipeg, MB
December 4, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 3 Advanced Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
October 18-19, 2015
FCL Market
Saskatoon, SK
October 21 & 22, 2015
Hardlines Conference
Toronto, ON
www.hardlines.ca
Sexton Member Conference
Costa Rica
January 20 - 22, 2016
2016 WRLA Buying Show
Calgary, AB
Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency
January 24-30, 2016
Timbr Mart National Conference
February 19 & 20, 2016
Timbr Mart National Buying Show
Palais des congrès in Montréal
March 3 - 5, 2016
62nd Annual Atlantic Building Materials Show
Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB
To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
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