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WRLA Education Courses are filling up - don't miss out!
 
Who should attend?
Sales and estimating staff
Counter sales personnel
Management staff who are novice estimators (Level 1) to more seasoned estimators (Level 2)
 
Register your employees for the next courses in Winnipeg and Red Deer. Full course details and registration forms are now available. Download the forms and sign-up. 
 
If you book a hotel room before March 31, 2018 you can take advantage of the WRLA room-block pricing. Download the Registration Forms for all the details.
 
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is now accepting applications for funding under the Research and Workplace Innovation Program (RWIP). The RWIP funds projects that contribute to the prevention of workplace injuries and illness and to safe and productive return to work for injured or ill workers. A total of $1 million is available for qualified projects and organizations.
 
Keep an eye on your inboxes for an email from the WRLA about your membership renewal.
 
To continue enjoying all of the benefits of WRLA membership, including access to the latest industry news, networking, special events, the Yardstick, the Toolbox, and the Buying Show, renew your membership. We will begin sending out renewal invoices starting April 1, 2018.
 
As WRLA members you receive many exclusive deals along with cost-savings on events, products, and services. Stay connected with your industry and continue to build your business relationships by renewing your membership.
 
 
If you have a suggestion for a product or service to add to our Member Benefits Program or have any questions pertaining to membership, please contact Wynne Au at WynneA@wrla.org or 1-800-661-0253 extension 0.
 
 
   
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 St. Boniface Golf Club 100 Youville St, Winnipeg
 
Read the latest issue of the Yardstick for your connection to industry news.
 
Powering the future of material handling
Wajax Equipment
Together with Hyster material handling products, Wajax provides sales, rental and product support for a broad range of lift trucks, container handlers and large material handling vehicles. From traditional power to clean, non-combustive, non-emissive and sustainable technology such as Hyster’s hydrogen powered Nuvera fuel cells, we provide the lift you need with the power options you prefer.
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Member Updates and Industry News
The Ultimate Deck shop is flourishing and expanding into a 4000 sq. ft. building and 27,000 sq. ft. yard.  "We could not be happier with our success and we know that we could not have done it without the support of the lumber community," says Wade, Ultimate Deck Shop.

Please update your records - the NEW address is:

The Ultimate Deck Shop Inc.
545 East Dewdney Ave.
Regina, SK  S4N 4E9

 

As of February 1, 2018 All-Fab Building Components Inc. will be known as All-Fab Building Components LP.

New address information is:

10345, 283 Street
Acheson, AB
T7X 6A7 

Please update your records with the new name and address. Full details are provided here.

 
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Sexton Group Ltd.
Calendar of Events
April 1, Membership renewal begins
April 23 & 24: Winnipeg, Manual Estimating Level 1 Decks and Garages
April 25 & 26 Winnipeg, Manual Estimating Level 2 Residential Construction
April 27: Winnipeg, Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations  
April 30 & May 1: Red Deer, Manual Estimating Level 1 Decks and Garages
May 2 & 3: Red Deer, Manual Estimating Level 2 Residential Construction
May 4: Red Deer, Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations  
August 22, 2018 - WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament, Winnipeg
September 6, 2018 - Calgary Classic Golf Tournament 
September 12, 2018 - WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament 
January 16, 17, and 18, 2019 - WRLA Buying Show
January 17, 2019 - Annual General Meeting

Contact Wynne Au to renew your membership or to register for classes at WynneA@wrla.org or phone 1-800-661-0253 extension 0.
 
Member Benefits
 
   
Get a $10 Tim Hortons TimCard® just by calling The Co-operators Group for an auto or home insurance quote!
 
 
   
Spring is around the corner and many of our members will be looking for candidates to fill various positions within their organizations. The WRLA is pleased to offer our members free online career postings. This service is free to members but the ads can be viewed by anyone who visits the WRLA Careers page - from students to industry experts.
 
To place a career ad, please send a PDF of your ad and logo to Iris Chrol at irisc@wrla.org.
 
Visit the WRLA careers page to see all the current listings.
 
Industry News

Stella-Jones Inc. purchased the wood treating business of Prairie Forest Products on February 9, 2018 and is now the owner and operator of the Neepawa treating facility and the Birch River fence post operations.

Stella-Jones Inc.
P.O. Box 279
#205 Highway #16 West
Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
Phone: (204) 476-7700
Toll Free: (800) 442-0453
Fax: (204) 476-2212

Primary Contact: Kris Jacobsen Kjacobsen@stella-jones.com

Secondary Contact: Grant Adamyk gadamyk@stella-jones.com

Read full Stella-Jones letter here.

 

Building-material and hardware buying group extends agreement with hockey’s governing body.

Read the full story here

 

 

Lowe’s Canada and RONA are partners of the Maison Enfant Soleil, to be presented at the Home Show, which will be held from March 9th to 18th at Place Bonaventure. 

For the full story, click here

 

Oklahoma City-based M-D Building Products, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a majority of the assets of Québec-based RCR International, Inc. and its Chicago-based wholly-owned subsidiary, W.J. Dennis.

 For the full story, click here

 

M18 Random Orbit Sander - read full story here.
Wood-cutting Circular Saw Blades, as well as new solutions specifically designed for fiber cement - read full story here.
M12™ Rivet Tool, the first cordless rivet tool designed for the professional trades - read the full story here.
M12 Compact Inflator - read full story here.

 

 
 
   
Mr. Orgill played a prominent role in the growth of the distribution company. During his more than 60 years in the business, he guided Orgill, Inc.’s transition from a small, regional wholesaler to the largest independently owned hardlines distributor in the world. Just last year, he celebrated with the company as it surpassed $2 billion in annual sales.
 
 
   
Shell's new show, The Ask Shell Show can be heard on Roundhouse Radio 98.3 in Vancouver and 107.7 Pulse FM south of the Fraser in the Lower Mainland on Saturday mornings from 8am til 9am (Mountain Time). If you live outside of those areas, you can still listen to the show live via any radio app (such as the Radio Player Canada App) and search for Roundhouse Radio.
 
Shell will be talking with guests, taking calls from homeowners, and answering emails from homeowners.

Submit your questions through AskShell.com and on Shell Busey's HouseSmart Referral Network's Facebook page.

 
 
   
Steve Buckle, President – Sexton Group "I proudly welcome both Royal Homes and General Coach Canada as members of the Sexton Group. I look forward to working alongside each organization to assist in growing their business and supporting their efforts in the Ontario market and beyond. Sexton Group continues to grow our Manufactured Home Membership and appreciate the confidence of these two new members."
 
 
 

 

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