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· The WRLA membership year is April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012. Renewal invoices and verification forms are in your mailbox! Please ensure you return your updates quickly so we can update our records.

· The WRLA Directory & Product Source Guide will be updated and distributed to members in July 2011.

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**WRLA Member enquiry**
Contact Susan at the WRLA office at 800-661-0253 ext. 0 or slabossiere@wrla.org 

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Thank you to all Prairie Showcase Retail Attendees who participated in the show survey! The WRLA received a record number of responses. Opinions will be reviewed by the WRLA and Show Committee to help produce an EVEN BETTER 2012 SHOW!

Lucky draw winner of the 2012 Prairie Showcase EVENT pass for TWO:

RETAIL - Jim Walker – Umingmak Supply

 

What is a Census? In Canada, a census is taken every five years. The next census is in May 2011. The census provides information about the people who live in Canada. If you are a Canadian citizen, a landed immigrant, a refugee claimant, or if you hold a work or study permit, you are required to answer the questions asked by the census.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox.asp?aid=141088&issueID=25540 to view the full article online.

 

Starting July 29, 2012, residents of Manitoba will be required to dial 10 digits – the area code followed by the seven-digit phone number – for all local calls. The introduction of 10-digit dialing is the result of a decision by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and will pave the way for the addition of a new area code, 431, in November 2012, as the 204 area code reaches capacity. The ever-growing popularity of new telecommunications services and changes in the competitive environment are driving a huge increase in demand for phone numbers in the region. That is why 10-digit local dialing will be required for all wireline and wireless local calls in Manitoba. This dialing method allows for the introduction of a new area code that will create millions of new phone numbers.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox.asp?aid=141253&issueID=25540 to view the full article online.

 

Activant Solutions Inc., a leading technology provider of ERP and point-of-sale software serving mid-market retailers and distributors, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by Apax Partners, one of the world's leading private equity firms with a strong heritage of technology investment. Activant is currently owned by investment funds affiliated with Hellman & Friedman LLC, Thoma Bravo, LLC and JMI Equity, and by management.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox.asp?aid=141194&issueID=25540 to view the full article online.

 

Dealers and Vendors convene to see "power in action." With months of planning and preparation over, TIM-BR MARTS Ltd. is pleased to announce the opening of their inaugural National Buying Show in Toronto, where well over 1500 Dealer and Vendor attendees have come together to see the power of the buying group in action.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox.asp?aid=141249&issueID=25540 to view the full article online.

 

April 10-12, 2011
Home Hardware Spring Market
Home Hardware Stores Limited
St. Jacobs, ON - The National Trade Centre
www.homehardware.ca

April 16-18, 2011
TRUSERV CANADA Spring Buying Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre
Winnipeg, MB
www.truserv.com

May 4-6, 2011
2011 Westcoast Building & Hardware Show - Spirit of the Westcoast
Victoria, BC
www.bsiabc.ca
Email: Marijoel@bsiabc.ca

To view the full Events Calendar CLICK HERE 

 

Join us in welcoming these new WRLA members!

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