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We invite you to learn more about what's going on within your association and the companies whose products and/or services you utilize.
Register Online Today for your Name badges & Event Tickets
For more information about the 2015 Buying Show please visit:
- Have you Registered Online for you name badges and evening event tickets?
- Have you checked out the interactive floor plan to find your booth? It’s pretty cool and when accessed from your smart phone via our website it becomes mobile.
- Have you read all sections of the Exhibitor Guide?
- Have you completed your New Products Form for Innovation Station located in Hall D? Section 11
- Do you have a Show and/or Pallet Special? Section 12
- Have you read Section 18 & 19 - Safety Checklist and Fire Department Requirements?
- Did you know Advance Show Warehousing is available – Section 21
- Have you checked out the new Move-in Schedule - Section 23
- Have you ordered your tables, chairs, sign hanging, etc., yet? See Service Providers Page - All forms are available online.
- Food for purchase is available in the exhibition hall from the concessions or in Hall D in the Food Court area where you can sit and relax with a sandwich or hot meal $6 -15 (receipts for purchases will be provided by cashier) Sorry, there is no more free lunch
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It's Retailers Choice!
Who better to choose than those that sell the product and interact with Booth Personal?
*The criteria for a new product is based on functionality quality/durability, flexibility, aesthetics/style and innovation and must be new since the 2014 show
(new packaging does not qualify).
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Ryan Meyer - Westminster Industries - Chilliwack, BC
in commemoration of Rod Walbauer of Rockwood Lumber
Connor Krammer -Hauser Home Hardware – Camrose, AB
in commemoration of the late Arthur Mihalcheon of Steel-Craft Doors
Austen Zhang - Big Dog Lumber Co. Ltd. – Calgary, AB
in commemoration of Bill Scott of All Weather Windows
Eldon Breitkreuz - McMunn & Yates – Yorkton, SK
in commemoration of the late Mark Tracey of North American Lumber
Kaitlyn Reimer - All-Fab Building Components Inc. – Dugald, MB
in commemoration of the late Don Chase of Don Chase Merchandise Services
Kyle Bergen - Newton Enterprises - RONA Portage la Prairie - Elm Creek, MB
in commemoration of Dave Thorogood of Totem
Taylor Leonzio - Sexton Group - La Salle, MB
in commemoration of the late Bert Bowler of Builder's Choice
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Home Hardware’s 50th Anniversary a Testament to Co-Founder’s Vision, Leadership
 Over the course of his almost 80 year career, Mr. Hachborn’s leadership and entrepreneurialism have had tremendous impact on the national hardware industry and the survival of the independent home improvement retailer in Canada.
"I cannot imagine a greater honour than to be selected for entry into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. I am truly humbled and enormously grateful to have my name listed among Canada’s most distinguished business leaders."
- Walter Hachborn, Co-Founder, Home Hardware Stores Limited
Mr. Hachborn dedicated his career to his vision of helping independent hardware retailers grow their businesses. This vision is the foundation on which Home Hardware was built, and it remains the cornerstone of the company today as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Paul Straus, President of Home Hardware Stores Limited, will be accepting the award in May on behalf of Walter Hachborn. Joining Mr. Hachborn as a 2015 inductee are André Bérard, Corporate Director, National Bank of Canada; N. Murray Edwards, Chairman, Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Heather Reisman, Chair & CEO, Indigo Books & Music Inc.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 21 - 23, 2015
WRLA Buying Show
Calgary, AB
- Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 | 7:00 - 11:00pm
Opening Night at the WRLA Saloon, proudly Sponsored by CASTLE
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Level Mezzanine
- Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 | 7:00 - 11:00pm
WRLA 125th Anniversary Celebration, proudly Sponsored by JELD-WEN
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Level Mezzanine
- Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 | 7:00 - 11:00pm
Closing Night Party with Paul Brandt, proudly Sponsored by SEXTON
Telus Convention Centre, North Building, 2nd Level
To Register for the 2015 Buying Show or to Purchase Tickets to the evening events please visit: www.wrla.org/buying-show
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NEW RETAIL MEMBERS
Summit Home Centre
Box 1290
10701 - 20th Avenue
Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0
Phone: 403-562-8282
Fax: 403-562-8696
Main Contact: Blair Painter
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE
Sunshine Coast Home Building Center
P.O. Box 1700
5644 Whart Road
Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0
Phone: 604-885-5818
Fax: 604-885-4865
Main Contact: Bob Knight
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE
Terrace Home Hardware Building Centre
3207 Munroe St.
Terrace, BC V8G 3B3
Phone: 250-635-6273
Fax: 250-635-5093
Main Contact: Ernie Froese
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE
NEW AFFILIATE MEMBER
HUB International (Head Office)
Unit B2 - 1150 Waverley Street
Winnipeg, MB R3T 0P4
Phone: 204-984-9463
Fax: 204-984-9460
Main Contact: Dennis Petaski
(SERVICE PROVIDER) Insurance and Consulting

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