The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: February 11, 2016
What's Going On

WRLA Manual Estimating Level 1 & Level 2

Saskatoon Travelodge
February 22 – 25, 2016
ONLY 10 Days Left, So Register Now!

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Did you attend the 2016 WRLA Buying Show in Calgary?
Did you spend 3 nights?
If yes, you could get a rebate back!

WRLA Retailer Hotel Rebate

Retailers who attended the 2016 WRLA Buying Show may be eligible for a rebate.

Hotel Rebates will be paid March 1st, 2016.
**Submit your rebate form by February 29, 2016. Late submissions will not be processed.**

For more information on all our programs and rebates please visit our website:
www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-courses 

 



Congratulations to the 2015 WRLA Industry Achievement Award Recipient:


Vic Lemieux
Econo Lumber, Prince Albert, SK



The WRLA Industry Achievement Award is celebrating its 45th Anniversary in 2016. This award recognizes members of the WRLA who have contributed to their business, the building supply industry, the WRLA and the communities in which they live.


For more information on the WRLA Industry Achievement Award and Nomination Process visit our website!

www.wrla.org/about-wrla/industry-achievement-award

 

NexGEN Mission:
Connecting the generations of Building Supply Professionals and creating an exchange of opinions and ideas to better the future of our Industry.

NexGEN will be hosting events in Winnipeg, Calgary and Saskatoon this spring!

If you want to get involved or find out more about upcoming events please contact Krista at the WRLA office:
Toll Free: 1-800-661-0253 ext. 4
Direct: 204-953-1694
kristas@wrla.org

CONNECT |   EDUCATE  |  INFLUENCE

 
Member Benefits




These days, business owners perform more than just the standard set of managerial duties in the workplace; Human Resources, Operations, Client Service, Educator and occasionally Counselor roles can all creep into your daily grind. You appreciate your employees for what they do for your business and you want to make sure they’re healthy and happy. But, who’s making sure that you’re also healthy and happy?

Look no further than your Member Benefits program with WRLA to help achieve both!

CLICK HERE to Start your Wellness Now!
 
Industry News

BOUCHERVILLE, QUÉBEC is announcing the opening of three new Réno-Dépôt stores in Quebec (Boucherville, Trois-Rivières and Valleyfield), along with two new RONA stores (Saint-Félix-de-Valois, QC, and Moose Jaw, SK), and the expansion of two existing RONA stores which are being converted into big-box stores (Saskatoon, SK, and Châteauguay, QC).

"Last year, we were very active with our plans to open new stores and we are pleased to begin 2016 with all these projects under way. The markets for the stores were carefully selected to increase our reach and to provide better service to surrounding-area communities," says Luc Rodier, Executive Vice-President, Retail, at RONA.

With the addition of three new stores, the Réno-Dépôt banner will see its number of locations increase to 22. The 70,000 square feet Boucherville store will be located in a former Maxi store on Nobel Street and will be ready to welcome its first customers in July. The two other Réno-Dépôt stores will each occupy an area of 50,000 square feet. The one in Trois-Rivières will be located in the Les Rivières shopping centre, occupying space vacated by Target. The opening is scheduled for June 2016. Construction of the new Réno-Dépôt store in Valleyfield on Monseigneur-Langlois Boulevard will begin in 2016 with a planned opening in early 2017.
"The new Réno-Dépôt store concept that occupies 50,000 square feet, allows us to optimize our retail space and gives us access to a greater number of markets across the country compared to the traditional 80,000-square-foot space reserved for big-box stores," adds Luc Rodier.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=361508&issueID=45681 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events

ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

February 19 & 20, 2016 
Timbr Mart National Buying Show
Palais des congrès in Montréal

February 22 – 25, 2016
Manual Estimating Level 1 & 2  

Saskatoon, SK

February 25 - 27, 2016 
Orgill Spring Market
Orlando, Florida

March 2 & 3, 2016 
62nd Annual Atlantic Building Materials Show
Moncton Coliseum
Moncton, NB

March 11 - 13, 2016
BSIA 2016 Westcoast Building & Hardware Innovative Products Show

March 14 – 17, 2016
Manual Estimating Level 1 &2 
Edmonton, AB

March 18, 2016
Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations 
Edmonton, AB

May 4, 2016
WRLA NexGEN Networking Event

Westin Hotel
Calgary, AB

August 16, 2016
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks
Steinbach, MB
10:00AM - 7:00PM

September 1,  2016 
11th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
Sundre, AB
11:00AM - 7:00PM


To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
 
WRLA Videos
Have you watched the latest episode from WRLA Videos? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership!

Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel.

Check it out here!



 
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