The WRLA is proud to announce that we have secured discounted rates and concessions for our Members attending the 2018 WRLA Buying Show & Convention in Calgary, AB. All Calgary hotels have a choice to partner with us, and it is important to know who chooses to support your association and you as a member. We ask that you support your association by only booking rooms and meeting space with partnering properties. Click "Learn More..." below to view our 2018 Hotel Partners, booking details, as well as a list of non-partnering hotel properties.

Join us for a fun and sunny day of golf and networking at the St. Boniface Golf Club in the heart of Winnipeg. If you can't make it for the golf, then be sure to register for dinner at a reduced cost! There are limited sponsorship opportunities available, but we'd love to have you, so please contact us today! All registrations and sponsorship will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Donations and prizes are happily accepted.

The WRLA Industry Achievement Award is celebrating its 47th Anniversary this year! This award recognizes members of the WRLA who have contributed to their business, the building supply industry, the WRLA, and the communities in which they live. Visit our website today to view past recipients and to download the Nomination Form.

The June edition of The Yardstick has been mailed, and the digital version is live for your viewing and sharing! This issue features Outdoor trends, from decking and patios, to fireplaces and fencing! Plus, meet your new WRLA team! Stay up-to-date with current industry news and trends with The Yardstick. If you would like to submit an article for future editions, please contact the WRLA office today!

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.

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.

JELD-WEN Canada proudly announces that it was recognized today as the 2017 ENERGY STAR Manufacturer of the Year for the window and door category. This award recognizes JELD-WEN’s relentless research and development as well as continuous product improvement to ensure they are leading the industry in the high performing windows our climate requires. This accomplishment demonstrates JELD-WEN Canada’s commitment to energy efficiency.

Andy’s TRU Hardware is Now Andy’s Ace Hardware! The most celebrated "helpful place" will celebrate a grand re-opening June 21 to 24th in Wikwemikong, Ontario. Andy’s Ace Hardware store, located at 2174 Wikwemikong Way offers the company’s unique blend of personal, knowledgeable and helpful service paired with quality home maintenance expertise and products to the community.

Boucherville, QC - June 22, 2017 – Today, Lowe’s Canada opened its first store under the new model of Lowe’s stores in Canada which offers an enhanced shopping experience. The store, located at 9603 165 Ave NW in Edmonton was converted from the former RONA Home and Garden, and was designed by taking the best of Lowe’s and RONA’s offering, to create the new model of Lowe’s stores.