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Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: May 19, 2016What's Going On
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Enjoy delicious food, meet the WRLA Board, take in a special presentation, and as always... come ready to Network!
 Colin Matychuk of HUB International Ltd. is the #1 ranked Insurance Broker in Manitoba, and 12th in Canada! And best of all he's also a past WRLA Scholarship Recipient! Join us for his special presentation on Data Breach & Cyber Liability. Wednesday June 1, 2016
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Ramada Hotel | Manitoba Room 806 Idylwyld Dr N | Saskatoon, SK Tickets are only $25 *Includes Food and Beverage* CLICK HERE to REGISTER NOW! |
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WRLA EXHIBITORS: Last Chance to reserve Booth Space for January 2017!  To download the 2017 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitor Booth Renewal/Reservation Contract Form
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2016/17 WRLA Membership Renewal
You can expect another great year with your WRLA Membership!
Each member location will receive one free copy of the 2016/17 WRLA Directory & Product Source.
Submit your update and dues
before the end of May!
before the end of May!
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Fax: 204-947-5195
Mail: 1004 - 213 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg MB, R3B 1N3
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Industry News
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Transaction clears final regulatory hurdles; Lowe's sets expected closing date for the transaction
MOORESVILLE, N.C. and BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec, May 13, 2016 /CNW/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) ("Lowe's" or the "Company") announced today that it has been granted approval under the Investment Canada Act and clearance from the Competition Bureau with respect to its pending acquisition of RONA inc. (TSX: RON, RON.PR.A, RON.PR.B) ("RONA"). "We are very pleased that Canadian regulatory agencies have authorized the transaction and we look forward to the benefits it will bring to stakeholders across the country," said Lowe's Canada President Sylvain Prud'homme. "We have made significant commitments to the Canadian market overall, to Quebec and to the communities in which the company operates. We believe these commitments will serve customers, employees, dealer owners and our partners well on a long-term basis." Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=379436&issueID=45695 to view the full article online. |
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Ace Peel Hardware & Supply Celebrated their Grand Opening
Winnipeg, MB, May 14, 2016 – The most celebrated "helpful place" celebrated the Grand Opening on May 14, 2016. The new Ace Peel Hardware & Supply, located at 10 Wiggins Road will bring a unique blend of personal, knowledgeable and helpful service paired with quality products to Caledon and the surrounding area. Ace Peel Hardware & Supply opened with the help of owners Bill Hewson, Joe Gray, Bill Woodill and general manager Brent Bowen. The 20,000 square foot location is designed to reflect the needs of the community including solutions for everyday needs. Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Grand_Opening_Press_Release_Ace_Hardware_Caledon_ON_160516.pdf to view the full article online. |
Leask Ace Hardware Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend
Winnipeg, MB, May 16, 2016 – The most celebrated "helpful place" opened its doors on Thursday May 12th in Leask Saskatchewan. The new Ace Hardware store, located at 11 Main Street will bring a unique blend of personal, knowledgeable and helpful service paired with quality products to Leask residents.
"People say it takes a village, with the opening of Leask Ace Hardware that was especially true," explained Rod Mock, District Manager. "The store opened with combined efforts, from the Mayor Maurice Stieb, town counsel and many of the residents as well." The new store is managed by Bill McDonald and his staff Kathleen Montgomery and Ryan Friesen.
The store has been designed to reflect the needs of the community, including solutions to everyday home maintenance, as well as a wide range of high-quality products in categories such as paint, lawn and garden.
Winnipeg, MB, May 16, 2016 – The most celebrated "helpful place" opened its doors on Thursday May 12th in Leask Saskatchewan. The new Ace Hardware store, located at 11 Main Street will bring a unique blend of personal, knowledgeable and helpful service paired with quality products to Leask residents.
"People say it takes a village, with the opening of Leask Ace Hardware that was especially true," explained Rod Mock, District Manager. "The store opened with combined efforts, from the Mayor Maurice Stieb, town counsel and many of the residents as well." The new store is managed by Bill McDonald and his staff Kathleen Montgomery and Ryan Friesen.
The store has been designed to reflect the needs of the community, including solutions to everyday home maintenance, as well as a wide range of high-quality products in categories such as paint, lawn and garden.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Grand_Opening_Press_Release_Ace_Hardware_Leask_SK_160516.pdf to view the full article online.
Calendar of Events
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ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
June 1, 2016 WRLA Summer Board Meeting & NexGEN Night! REGISTER NOW! Saskatoon, SK
Ramada Hotel August 16, 2016 WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament The Links at Quarry Oaks
Steinbach, MB August 25 - 27, 2016
Orgill Market Las Vegas, NV September 1, 2016 11th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament Sundre, AB September 14, 2016 More Info - CLICK HEREKenosee Golf Tournament Kenosee, SK Sept 17 - 20, 2016 Home Hardware Dealer Market St. Jacobs, ON October 1 -3, 2016 Ace Canada Market Winnipeg, MB October 5, 2016 WRLA Fall Board Meeting Winnipeg, MB WRLA Office October 16 & 17, 2016 FCL Market Saskatoon, SK October 18 & 19, 2016 Hardlines Conference, Niagara Falls, ON October 24 - 27,2016 WRLA Manual Estimating Red Deer, AB More Info - CLICK HERE November 14 -17, 2016 WRLA Manual Estimating Winnipeg, MB |
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