Check your inboxes for detailed instructions on how to register, along with information on the 2019 Buying Show updates and new features.
Login to the Members Area online to access all the Buying Show information. There you will find links to register, book your hotel, and information on new event features like the Education Sessions, the new Networking & Awards Night (replacing the opening night and gala events), and the Launch Pad Live Stage.
Please note: only current WRLA Members are able to register for the Buying Show. Be sure your 2018 membership dues are paid to access all our events.
See you at the show!
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Thank you to our Kenosee Golf Sponsors:
A huge thank you to Don Horvath, a WRLA member, who runs the Kenosee Golf Tournament every year.
And thank you to our Calgary Classic Golf Tournament sponsors:
A huge thank you to Mike Doyle, a WRLA member, who runs the Calgary Classic every year.
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament sponsors:
We are grateful to Mike and Don for their tireless efforts to host these tournaments every year. Proceeds raised will go to the WRLA Education Grants Program and will fund students entering into the WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate course at MRU.
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Congratulations to the winning golf team at Kenosee!
Congratulations to the winning team at Calgary Classic!
The WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament winning team!
Visit the WRLA website to see a gallery of photos from each golf tournament. Thanks to everyone who participated - see you next year on the greens!
WRLA Memorial Gallery
Calgary Classic Gallery
Kenosee Gallery
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November 5 & 6 –Manual Estimating Level 1 (Decks & Garages), Red Deer
November 7 & 8 – Manual Estimating Level 2 (Residential Construction), Red Deer
November 9 – Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations, Red Deer
November 26 & 27 – Manual Estimating Level 1 (Decks & Garages), Winnipeg
November 28 & 29 – Manual Estimating Level 2 (Residential Construction), Winnipeg
November 30 – Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations, Winnipeg
January 16, 17, and 18, 2019 – WRLA Buying Show
January 17, 2019 – Annual General Meeting
Contact Wynne Au to renew your membership or for any member information at WynneA@wrla.org or phone 1-800-661-0253 extension 0.
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 WRLA Members and their employees are eligible to receive a FREE $10 TimCard® by calling and asking for a no-obligation quote on home or auto* insurance through the WRLA Group Home and Auto program offered through The Co-operators. WRLA Members and their employees can save up to 40% once all discounts have been calculated. This special offer ends September 29, 2018.
To receive your no obligation quote, please call The Co-operators Group Home and Auto Division at 1-800-387-1963. (Note: auto insurance not available in BC, Saskatchewan and Manitoba).
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 Whether your business is high tech or handmade—or anything in between—UPS has expertly-designed products and services that can make your small business run more efficiently. These solutions were created with the specific needs of small businesses in mind. WRLA members, take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services! You’ll receive 40% off all small package shipments including imports to Canada, 30% off brokerage entry preparations fees, at least 75% off freight shipments over 150 lb. and more.
It’s free to sign up, there are no minimum
shipping requirements, and the discounts can be applied to a new or existing
UPS account. Put logistics to work for you and start saving today.
To get started, visit www.membersbenefitprogram.com/WRLA or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET.
*Incentives are based on the daily rates in the UPS Rate and Service Guide. The member understands that actual rates for shipments may vary and be less.
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WRLA Members and their employees are automatically part of the BeingWell community where you receive:
- Unlimited, 24/7 access to tools and resources that help you improve your total health and build your personal network of wellness connections!
- An intuitive layout of the portal to simplify navigation and allow you to find what you’re looking for - fast.
- @BeingWellSocial feed on Twitter and Facebook to provide helpful tips and resource links right to your daily news feed - no search required.
- The ability to customize a BeingWell portal for your own organization exclusively! Host your own benefits and/or retirement plan details, feature sections that address your employees’ health risk areas and receive your own activity reports to demonstrate the value of this program within your organization.
We encourage you to explore your BeingWell portal through the WRLA Member Benefits webpage or with the following:
Login: WRLA
Password: BeingWell
Please share this information with your staff and team members. Use this poster to share information with your team.
 Located in Exeter, Ontario, Northlander Industries is a producer of manufactured structures.
Northlander has been building their strong reputation in the market since 1964. The team at Northlander is committed to bringing their customers the highest quality craftsmanship, performance, and value. Northlander is a proud Canadian and family-owned business, located in Ontario’s heartland, where small town values such as community, loyalty, honesty and integrity are highly respected.
Northlander industries team is made up of 180 professionals who operate and drive to create an end product that the entire team is proud to deliver to their customers.
"As a manufactured home builder it was important for us to partner with a team that would recognize our unique needs and bring value to our organization. We are excited to be a part of this national buying group." said Bryan Baker, General Manager.
"Northland industries has built a strong reputation over their 50+ years in business. I appreciate the choice that Northlander has made to join the Sexton Group, and we look forward to growing together in the coming years." Steve Buckle
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Bonnie comes to Coast Distributors with accreditation in business administration purchasing and continuous learning programs. Bonnie's career history includes:
- Merit Kitchen - Purchasing Manager
- Canadian Utilities Construction - Senior Procurement Specialist
- B.C. Safety Authority - Purchaser for Fleet & Facilities
- Link Petroleum & Canwest Propane - Purchaser
- Global Plastics - Purchaser
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Macnab is a seasoned omnichannel retailer and proven leader with more than 30 years of retail industry experience, including key roles at Toys "R" Us, Marks & Spencer and D'Allaird's Stores. He is a past Chair of the Retail Council of Canada.
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Richard Barker is joining the sales team as Senior Account Manager. Along with an extensive knowledge of the hardware industry, Richard has over 18 years’ experience selling ERP software solutions, including Epicor (Biztrack, Eagle), ECI (SpruceWare.NET) and OGC Inc (OGC+, Spruce).
Based out of London, Ontario, Richard’s mandate will also cover the Atlantic provinces. For the time being, he will support ACCEO Profitmaster clients and, over the coming year, Richard’s role will extend to all of their hardware solutions.
Trevor Schellenburg will take over supporting the ACCEO Profitmaster Western and Central Canada regions that were previously under Jason McIntyre’s responsibility.
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