Spend Saturday August 27th among friends as we ride in support of a very special cause; educating our children about Drug Safety. This ride hopes to encourage better communication between parents and teenagers regarding substance abuse. WRLA members and Ride founders Vince Croker of Doortech and Doug Gaudry of Olympic Buildings invite you to ride along to the Temple Gardens Resort in Moose Jaw, SK. It’s a perfect destination to relax and enjoy one of our last summer weekends! Two or four wheels, all are welcome to ride!

Creating a climate of trust in the workplace is beneficial for everyone. This cannot happen, however, without a leader who proves their trustworthiness to their team. Follow these six rules to show your staff that they can trust you.

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. Continue reading for the 2017 WRLA Buying Show Hotel information.

Since 1990, the WRLA has demonstrated its commitment to continuing education by offering scholarships to WRLA member employees and their dependents. Over $30,000 in Bursary and Scholarship funds per academic year may be awarded to selected applicants. The 2016 Bursary program is now closed. We are accepting Scholarship applications, for details on how to apply click learn more below.

The Canadian Retail Building Supply Council (CRBSC) has developed a list of job descriptions specific to the building supply/hardlines industry as part of its mandate to support its members in the operations of their businesses. The list has been composed from various sources and is a general guide to assist store owners and managers to develop their own job descriptions as required in their respective businesses.

ERNEST GLENN PENNER October 11, 1936 - August 3, 2016 Ernest Glenn Penner, 79, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Bethesda Place Personal Care Home, Steinbach, MB, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He leaves behind his wife Linda of 56 years, daughters: Judy, Gwen (Pierre) and Suzanne. Son Michael and two grandchildren Michelle and Justin. Ernie was born October 11, 1936 to Abram K (AK) and Marie Penner. He began his life living on the family farm near Blumenort, Manitoba. As a young man, he persuaded his father and oldest brother to discontinue farming and enter the logging industry. This was the beginning of E.G. Penner Building Centre and later Penn-Co Construction.

With the Addition of Idaho Facility MEMPHIS -- Orgill, Inc., the world’s largest independent hardlines distributor, will be expanding its network of world-class distribution facilities with the addition of an approximately half-million-square-foot distribution center in Post Falls, Idaho. Orgill has signed an agreement to acquire the facility and is expecting to close on the purchase September 1.