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WRLA Advocacy Bulletin 5
A couple of major political developments have taken place since our last Bulletin. The Federal election campaign has officially begun, and the Manitoba election has come to an end. To find out more about the progress and outcome, click on learn more below. 
 
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Thank you!
Thank you to all the sponsors, attendees and members that organized and participated in the four events that were hosted in 2019. 
 
Special thank you to Mike Doyle and Committee of the Calgary Classic Golf Tournament and Don Horvath and Committee of the Kenosee Golf Tournament for hosting great events in support of the WRLA Education Grants Fund.  
 
Event photos:
Winnipeg & Saskatoon click here.
Calgary Classic click here. 
Kenosee click here. 
 
Mark your calendars for 2020! 
·       Saskatoon – August 11
·       Winnipeg – August 19
·       Sundre – September 3
·       Kenosee – September 9
 
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TIM-BR MARTS Ltd.
What's New
Election Update from Prospectus
The federal election has begun as such we are providing an update. Click on learn more to access the Prospectus Newsletter as they continue to follow the campign. 
 
15% Off Dealer Registration
WRLA 2020 Show registration is now open to dealers and an early bird registration is being offered until November 15th! 
 
Click on learn more to access the registration portal. 
 
Avoid These 5 Inventory Management Pitfalls
ECi Software Solutions, Inc.
Your inventory and purchasing process can have drastic and far-reaching effects on your business. Read this free whitepaper to explore 5 inventory management pitfalls and the best practices successful LBM businesses can use to streamline purchasing and inventory processes. Improving inventory processes drives efficiency, eliminates errors, and reduced costs.
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Castle Building Centres
Don't forget to register your staff for courses today!
Have some new hires that you want to get some base training for? 
 
WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certification
The WRLA partnered with Mount Royal University to offer an online certification program designed specifically for the LBM industry.
 
It is a four-week program consisting of four courses for new industry hires and to those in career transition.
 
For more information visit https://www.wrla.org/education/wrla-mru/.
 
Member Updates and Industry News
Welcome New WRLA Members
Welcome to the following new WRLA Members. To learn more about them click on the company name below to be redirected to their website. Happy connecting! 

Dauphin Consumers Coop - Dauphin, AB - Stephen Bunka
Rooster's Building & Agricultural Supplies - Caroline, AB (replaced Harriman Lumber & Construction) - Caroline, AB - Lorne Harriman
 
TOJA GRID - Oakville, ON - Todd Robertson
Spatial Technologies - Richmond, BC - Victor Russell
Supreme Windows - Calgary, AB - Carmine Lanza
TMS Sales Group (replaced Twin Maple) - Chilliwack, BC - Les Friesen
 
 
Rona Inc. (Ace Canada)
Sexton Group Ltd.
Calendar of Events
Level 3 - Advanced Estimating Added to Fall Course Line- up
Have staff that are ready to take their estimating to the next level? 
 
We have 2 upcoming session to register for the Level 3 - Advanced Estimating. 
 
Nov. 1, 2019
Winnipeg, MB
Registration deadline: Oct. 21, 2019
 
Jan. 20, 2020
WRLA Buying Show
Calgary, AB
Register deadline: Jan. 6, 2020
 
Member Benefits
Free Job Board for WRLA Members
Have some job postings that you want to share? Visit buildingsupplycareers.ca to post your job today!  Don't have the WRLA password to log in? Contact Erin Lubinski @ erinl@wrla.org.  
 
 
 

 

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