A major WRLA Member Benefit is the Bursary & Scholarship Program. Each year we award $30,000 to member employees and their dependents. You can visit www.wrla.org/training/scholarships_bursaries to learn more and download the application form.

The CRBSC recognized the opportunity to transform our highly successful Estimating Fundamentals workshop to an online format to address a number of issues: the cost of travel from remote locations, valuable time spent away from the store, and offering a learning experience for those staff already engaged with virtual technology.

You can send your employees to a one-day course, complete with theory and practical instruction or have an instructor come to your jobsite! Learn fundamentals of equipment operation followed by a written exam and driver evaluation. Additional equipment training is also available at special discounted rates for all WRLA Members. In addition to safety training, CERVUS also offers equipment maintenance education and training. Plus get great deals when purchasing essential equipment! Contact your local CERVUS Centre for more information, and follow the link below to view the 2017 WRLA Member Rates!

Orgill, Inc. has announced that its Post Falls, Idaho, distribution centre is now fully operational and serving customers throughout Western Canada. Because of the efficiencies created by the new facility, retailers throughout this region will see an immediate 25- per cent reduction in their freight costs, as well as shorter delivery times and more efficient service.

Boucherville, Quebec, April 13, 2017 – Today, Lowe’s Canada announced the official opening of two new RONA stores in Quebec: in Saint-Félix-de-Valois and Rouyn-Noranda. With the opening of these two stores, the banner is accelerating the growth of its network. This investment of more than $4 million will create 21 jobs in Saint-Félix-de-Valois and 30 jobs in Rouyn-Noranda.

Holland Imports Inc is hosting their semi-annual BuySmart Show on May 29th 2017 at their Burnaby Head Office. Attended by retailers from across Canada, BuySmart shows have become "must see" events each year. At this show, Holland Imports and other domestic vendors offer their lowest prices of the year including special buys, seasonal offerings and the hottest new products. With tremendous savings on all products, this is an event you cannot afford to miss! Register Online at www.hollandimports.com/register/ or Click the link below!