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On Tuesday, July 9th, Liz Kovach of WRLA, along with Andy Boha of Fries Tallman Lumber, Mark Westrum Past WRLA Board Chair and Tom Bell WRLA Board Chair had a positive meeting with Federal Conservative Party leader, Andrew Scheer (MP for Regina-Qu'Appelle).
He is aware about the many challenges faced by our industry in Western Canada, and appeared to be in agreement with many of the policy changes proposed to deal with these challenges.
We discussed the need to make adjustments to the stress test. Mr. Scheer says that while the stress test may have helped deal with unique challenges in larger cities such as Vancouver and Toronto, it’s had a negative impact elsewhere. He feels this is another case where we can’t have a one size fits all approach to a particular challenge.
Mr. Scheer was also receptive to the idea of an Eco Tax Credit and while he couldn’t commit to anything prematurely, he encouraged us to look for specifics on this in the Conservative Party election platform once released. As for the details on such a program, Mr. Scheer made it clear his party would consult with industry on the final parameters of the program and collected our contact information for future consultation.
In closing, we were appreciative of the meeting we had with Mr. Scheer and the constructive discussion was mutually beneficial on these important public policy issues.
We assured Mr. Scheer that we would be following up with key Conservative Party staff on the party platform, and also following up with numerous Conservative Party MPs and party candidates across our region.
Click on the learn more below to access the letter sent as a follow up to the PC Party of Canada Platform Committee.
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Join us for a free WRLA Members Networking Event.
When: Wednesday, August 7 at 5:30pm
Where: Cathedral Social Hall, 608 Spadina Cres, Saskatoon, SK
Complimentary appetizers and the first drink is on us!
To RSVP please click on the link below to be redirected to our Eventbrite registration page. Looking forward to seeing you there and of course at the Golf Tournament the next day! If you haven't registered yet for Saskatoon Golf click here to sign up!
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The WRLA will send you a $50 gift card when you refer a member that enrols as part of our membership.
The WRLA is not for profit member-based association which gains its strength from its membership base. There are many benefits of being a WRLA member, one of which is being represented at the provincial and government levels. There is power in numbers and as we continue to grow our advocacy efforts, was want to continue to leverage our membership.
To help expand our member community and reach we are offering an incentive program to refer members to become a part of our community and organization. This referral promotion will run through to the end of the year.
Thank you in advance for your support and for helping to keep our membership diverse and extensive. For more information or to provide a referral please contact Erin Lubinski erinl@wrla.org or 1-800-661-0253 ext.0 To view member testimonial videos visit our YouTube Channel here.
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WRLA's first of four golf tournaments kicks off next week in Saskatoon! To register follow the link below!
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Sign up for online skid steer, excavator, front end loader, telehandler, aerial work platform or forklift courses and take 25% off the regular price when you register between July 1 - August 31, 2019. Click on Learn More for more information or to register.
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Acquisition Enhances Hardscapes Footprint in British Columbia
ATLANTA, GA, August 1, 2019 – North America’s leading manufacturer of hardscape building products, Oldcastle APG, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Abbotsford Concrete Products, enhancing APG’s customer experience by expanding product offerings and manufacturing capabilities in its western Canadian region.
Founded in 1989 by Clifford Leach, Abbotsford has established itself as a leader in the hardscapes industry in western Canada under the direction of sons Chris and Bob Leach. The company has strong dealer relationships, exceptional product quality, innovative engineering, and a proven operational focus.
In addition to gaining a market-leading hardscapes brand, Oldcastle APG adds two top tier production facilities to its geographic footprint in connection with the acquisition. Increased manufacturing capacity strengthens its ability to service western Canada with a full line of pavers, slabs, and retaining walls.
“With a shared dedication to hardscape professionals, Abbotsford is a well-established, quality manufacturer that aligns well with our hardscapes portfolio,” said Oldcastle APG President Tim Ortman. “Having Abbotsford join Oldcastle APG will allow us to better serve our customers with broader access to our products and services.”
To learn more about Oldcastle APG’s hardscape products, visit www.OldcastleAPG.com.
About Oldcastle APG
Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading provider of outdoor living and building products, with strong positions in concrete masonry, hardscapes, bagged dry-mixes, lawn & garden and composite decking. Oldcastle APG is part of CRH’s Building Products division. CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing approximately 90,000 people at over 3,700 operating locations in 32 countries worldwide.
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August 7, 2019 - Member Networking Event, Saskatoon, SK August 8, 2019 - WRLA Golf Tournament, Saskatoon, SK August 21, 2019 - WRLA Memorial Golf, Winnipeg, MB September 5, 2019 - Calgary Classic Golf, Sundre, AB September 11, 2019 - Kenosee Golf, Kenosee, SK October 21 - 25, 2019 - Estimating Courses, Leduc AB October 28 - Nov 1 - Estimating Courses, Winnipeg, MB Online Estimating Level 1, available year round. Register here.
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The WRLA is launching its Webinar Series this Fall to help support member business needs. A variety of topics of interest will be introduced. Gerneral topic areas will include specific presentations on marketing and communications, human resources, e-commerce etc.
Stay tuned registration information for the 1st installment starting in September.
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