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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.
STAFF CLASSROOM TRAINING
WRLA Manual Estimating Level 1 & Level 2
Winnipeg, MB | April 25 - 28
*Rebates available:
$100 rebate each person each course after course completion and application.
Up to $500 per person travel and hotel rebate upon application.
NexGEN Networking Nights:
Coming to Calgary, Saskatoon & Winnipeg!
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
Calgary, AB | 6:00 - 9:00PM | Barcelona Tavern
$25 +GST - Registration Coming Soon!
Guest Speaker | Tapas & Cocktails | Industry Networking
More Events Coming Soon!
NexGEN Networking Night: Meet the WRLA Board
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
Saskatoon, SK | 6:00 - 9:00PM | Ramada Hotel
NexGEN Networking Night: Technology & Trends
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
Winnipeg, MB | 6:00 - 9:00PM | Location TBC
If you'd like more information on any of these events or the NexGEN program please contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org
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Your renewal is in the Mail!
You can expect another great year with your WRLA Membership;
you'll receive your Member Directory & Product Source guide along with many more tools to enhance your business! Watch our new Member Benefits video below to learn more about this year's renewal.
Check out all the Amazing Benefits you'll get when you Renew!
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Start planning for the 2017 Buying Show in Calgary!
WRLA EXHIBITORS:
To download the 2017 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitor Booth Renewal/Reservation Contract Form
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Enhance your Company presence among the Building Supply Industry:
Become a 2016/17 WRLA Bursary & Scholarship Sponsor!
The WRLA awards over $30,000 annually to students from across Canada. This program is one of our major member benefits and reaches over 1,200 member companies each year. We're currently seeking 2016/17 sponsors, and there are different levels of sponsorship available.
Learn more about the program by contacting the WRLA or visiting our website.
Contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org or toll free at 1-800-661-0253 ext. 4
Visit: www.wrla.org/education-a-training/bursaries-and-scholarships
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Quincaillerie Gérard Raymond offers its clients a range of innovative, quality products in 15,000 square feet of retail space. Recognized for his excellent customer service and competitive prices, Claude Lavoie believes that the Home program will give him the margin he needs to adapt to his local market, by being well-equipped to keep on serving his loyal customers.
"I am very happy to join the Home Hardware family," says Claude Lavoie. "I am confident that the strength of the marketing program, the wide range of products and unfailing commitment toward independent dealers will help us grow our business in Pierrefonds.’’ Quincaillerie Gérard Raymond will host a grand opening sale this summer, the exact date will be announced shortly.
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Laurie was a devoted and caring husband and father, grandfather, great-grandfather to two sons: Jim (Judy), Bill (Gwen), three daughters: Marilyn (Cliff) Zarecki, Joy (Dave) Mintenko, Jan Leishman (Bill), 12 grandchildren: Kara (Kevin) Janzen, Anne (Scott) Gault, Jill (Greg) Nordby, Lindsey (Don) Ross, Brenna (Kenley Christoferson) McGregor, Stephanie (Kent Martin) McGregor, Ashley (Micah) English, Dana McGregor, Sandy (Scott) Marohn, Alex (Mason) Harder, Rob (Daniela) Mintenko and Christine Mintenko, 11 great-grandchildren: Hannah and Olivia Janzen, Sydney and Harrison Gault, Kellan, Kate and Koltan Nordby, Birkley and Scotia Ross, Peyton Marohn and Benjamin English. During the Second World War Laurie enlisted in the Air Force where he was a ground crew mechanic in squadrons stationed in Alaska and Vancouver Island. He loved to share many humorous stories of these times. He and Betty started their married life in Victoria while he served in the Air Force. Most of their life together was spent in Winnipeg where Laurie spent 68 years in the lumber business, the first 20 working for some of Canada's larger lumber companies. In 1967, he and his wife, Betty, formed Finmac Lumber, a wholesale and processing wood company. The Company prospered and grew. It has become the largest wholesale lumber company in Western Canada presently under the leadership of Laurie's son, Bill. Throughout his life, Laurie always found time to give back generously to the community as a Boy Cub and Scout leader, 60 year member of South Winnipeg Kiwanis Club, and member of the Masonic Lodge. He also sat on many organization boards including Rosedale (Churchill Park) United Church, Manitoba Forestry Association, 402 RCAF, City of Winnipeg SOD, MB Hydro Forest Enhancement Committee and Skills Unlimited. Besides his love of family, Dad loved the family cottage at Delta. He enjoyed many summers there and we all have fond family memories of corn roasts, family reunions, and other great times with family and friends which he organized. There was always a happy crowd at #71 West, often listening to one of Grandpa's many stories! His other interests included tree cultivation, curling at the Fort Rouge Curling Club, fishing with his lifelong friends in Northern Manitoba, hunting at the shooting Shack' at Libau . Laurie and Betty enjoyed traveling the world and made it to all continents. Much of Laurie's travel was with CESO (Canadian Executive Services Overseas) where he spent time helping lumber companies in countries like Guyana, Honduras, Russia and Poland solve issues regarding timber business. Laurie will be deeply missed and his memories cherished forever. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service to celebrate Laurie's life will be held at Churchill Park United Church on June 1, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you plant a tree in Laurie's memory.
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"Window World’s industry experience and entrepreneurial spirit fits the Castle member profile perfectly. A team of dedicated entrepreneurs focussed on growing their business and strategically positioned to offer a complete product assortment and a superior level of customer service to their market." Ken Jenkins, President, Castle Building Centres Group Ltd.
Following a complete store renovation, Window World recently unveiled their spectacular full service operation and retail showroom this past weekend. The new store now offers all building material essentials including windows, doors, siding, roofing, decks, flooring, interior trim and complete kitchens, catering to the growing consumer and contractor demographic. General Manager Jay Milton, who has been in the home improvement industry for over 15 years along with his experienced team of building material experts and installed sales, are ready to take the business to the next level.
What’s in the future for Window World? Their long term goals include having a team of renovation experts offering bath and basement renos, as well as insulation and painting services.
"We are pleased to offer a very strong and unique partnership to the Castle buying group and look forward to a long-term relationship together that is mutually beneficial." Jay Milton, Partner and General Manager, Window World
Castle would like to welcome Window World to the Castle Building Centres family.
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ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
April 15, 2016
CRSBC (Canadian Retail Building Supply Council) Meeting
Toronto, ON
April 16 - 19, 2016
Ace Canada Market
Winnipeg, MB
April 16 - 18, 2016
Home Hardware Dealer Market
St. Jacobs, ON
April 25 - 28, 2016
WRLA Level 1 & 2 – Manual Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
May 4 - 6, 2016
National Hardware Show
Las Vegas, NV
June 1, 2016
WRLA Summer Board Meeting
Saskatoon, SK
Ramada Hotel
August 16, 2016
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks
Steinbach, MB
August 25 - 27, 2016
Orgill Market
Las Vegas, NV
September 1, 2016
11th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament Sundre, AB
September 14, 2016
Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee, SK
Sept 17 - 20, 2016
Home Hardware Dealer Market
St. Jacobs, ON
October 1 -3, 2016
Ace Canada Market
Winnipeg, MB
October 5, 2016
WRLA Fall Board Meeting
Winnipeg, MB
WRLA Office
October 16 & 17, 2016
FCL Market
Saskatoon, SK
October 18 & 19, 2016
Hardlines Conference,
Niagara Falls, ON
October 24 - 27,2016
WRLA Manual Estimating
Red Deer, AB
More Info - CLICK HERE
October 28, 2016
WRLA Principles of Yard Operations
Red Deer, AB
More Info - CLICK HERE
November 14 -17, 2016
WRLA Manual Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
More Info - CLICK HERE
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