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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.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2016 (WINNIPEG) – The Western Retail Lumber Association Inc. is pleased to announce the 2017 Buying Show and Convention Events dates, January 18-20. Through careful consideration and survey results, the WRLA has made the following changes to our Buying Show and evening events format.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL NEWS RELEASE
WRLA EXHIBITORS:
2017 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitor Booth Renewal and Information:
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
When booking your hotels for the 2017 WRLA Buying Show in Calgary please use our housing bureau, and be aware of scams and junk email that you may receive.
The official housing bureau for WRLA is International Conference Services Ltd. (ICS). ICS do not send solicitation emails. You can book your rooms through the WRLA website or you can contact ICS at WRLA-Housing@icsevents.com
CLICK HERE for more Hotel Information
If you receive a questionable call or email please contact Caren Kelly at ckelly@wrla.org so we may follow up.
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Register today for the WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament!
Tuesday August 16, 2016 | The Links at Quarry Oaks | Steinbach, MB
10:00 a.m. SHOT-GUN START
Doortech Mfg. & Distribution will host the HOLE-in-ONE on Oak 5 to win a Harley Davidson worth $20,000.00
"Live to Ride, Ride to Live"
To read more about the tournament and to Register yourself,
your foursome or to sponsor a hole:
**$175 per player includes golf, cart, lunch and dinner!
Want to Donate or Sponsor?
CLICK HERE to open the tournament sponsorship form.
Over $30,000 in Bursaries and Scholarships available to WRLA Members and their dependents!
Seven $1500 Bursaries + Seven $3000 Scholarships
*Applicants must be accepted full-time (minimum 60% course load) as of September 2016 for their first or second year of studies at a recognized University, College, or Technical Program. For the full listing of criteria please review the application form.
For more information on the 2016/17 WRLA Bursary & Scholarship Program:
Visit: www.wrla.org/training/scholarships_bursaries/
Email: Krista Scherpenzeel at kristas@wrla.org
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Taking a Conscious Approach to Your Hiring Practices
While you’re busy this summer attending a WRLA Golf Tournament, make sure your store is in good hands. That starts with hiring the right people! Magi Graziano provides four key considerations for a more conscious hiring process.
CLICK HERE to WATCH NOW!
Looking for a past article or video? Check out our Media Archive at www.wrla.org/media_centre
CLICK HERE to read the full Hiring Practices Article from the May issue of The Yardstick
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ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
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
October 28, 2016
Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
Red Deer, AB
November 14 -17, 2016
WRLA Manual Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
November 18, 2016
Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
Winnipeg, MB
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