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Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: September 5, 2013
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THE 2013-2014 DIRECTORY & PRODUCT SOURCE GUIDE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF WRLA INC.

 


Seven $3,000 scholarships per academic year may be awarded to selected applicants who have been accepted as of September 2013 for their first or second year of studies at a recognized University, College, or Technical Program and meet the following criteria:

  • Applicant must be under 25 years of age at the time of application and entering their first or second year of post secondary education on a full time basis.
  • Must be a Full or Part-time employee, owner or dependent, of a WRLA retail, affiliate or associate member company.
  • All employees must have been employed with the member firm for at least one year at the time of application and each member company must be a member of the WRLA for a minimum of twelve months prior to submission deadline.

WRLA Scholarship Deadline: October 4, 2013

 


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Industry News

Castle Building Centres Group held the 7th Annual Atlantic Buying Expo
August 27th - 29th 2013 in the charming city of St. John’s, Newfoundland. Castle members from all over the Atlantic Provinces including Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI took over the picturesque town of St. John’s for this exciting 3 day event.

The Castle Atlantic Buying Expo is the only regional buying expo of its kind offering Castle members the perfect mix of purchasing opportunities paired with social events and interaction with Castle staff, fellow members and valued vendor partners. "The Castle Atlantic Buying Expo has evolved over the years into one of the most unique and anticipated regional events in our industry, year seven was no exception.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Castle_Building_Centres_Group_Ltd__-_Press_Release_-_2013_Castle_Atlantic_Buying_Expo.pdf to view the full article online.

 

TIM-BR MART Group ("the Company"), in keeping
with its goal of managing the business with vision, discipline, structure and strong corporate governance, earlier this month retained outside advisers to conduct an independent review of operations. That review has identified isolated instances of failure to adhere to corporate reporting structure and corporate governance. As a consequence, President and CEO Tim Urquhart has accepted the Company’s request for his resignation, which is effective immediately.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=232405&issueID=25651 to view the full article online.

 

In-store services like screen and glass repair, as well as blade sharpening and small engine repair, are likely already going strong this summer. Here are some ideas to keep customers coming in for services and repairs as the weather turns cold!

Click Learn more below to read September Tips from NRHA!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=232050&issueID=25651 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events


September 5, 2013
WRLA Calgary Classic Annual Golf Tournament
Sundre Golf Course, Sundre, AB

September 11, 2013
WRLA Kenosee Annual Golf Tournament
Kenosee Golf Club, Kenosee, SK

October 5 - 6, 2013
Chalifour Expo
Montreal, QC

October 5 - 7, 2013
TruServ Market
Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB

October 20 - 21, 2013
FCL Market
Saskatoon, SK


To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

 
Member Updates

2013-2014 WRLA DIRECTORY & Product Source Guide

Page 94
Boundary Consumers Cooperative Limited / Deloraine Home Centre
CORRECT EMAIL: b.sorensen@boundarycoop.ca

Page 101
Shoemaker Drywall Supplies
NEW ADDRESS:
235 De Baets Street
Winnipeg, MB   R2J 4A8

Page 113
Boyd Distributors Inc.
NEW ADDRESS:
12210 Mount Lawn Road
Edmonton, AB  T5B 4J4

Page 132
PinkWood Ltd.
NEW ADDRESS:
5929 6th St. NE
Calgary, AB   T2K 5R5

Page 137
NEW COMPANY NAME: CT Darnell Construction
Replaces Sunbelt Material Handling of Canada Corp.
www.CT-Darnell.com

Page 138
Tolko Marketing & Sales Ltd.
NEW PHONE: (250) 545-4411
NEW COMPANY EMAIL: tolko@tolko.com

 
Association Publications
Support your association and broadcast your business to hundreds of decision-makers in the lumber industry. Advertising opportunities are still available in several WRLA publications.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=232054&issueID=25651 to view the full article online.

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
iRecycle Inc.
Castle Building Centres