What's New
The WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament takes place on Tuesday, August 16. 2016 at the beautiful Links at Quarry Oaks, Steinbach, MB. A complete sponsor list, team listings and tournament details will be available Friday, August 12 online.
The 11th Annual WRLA Calgary Classic will take place September 1 at the Sundre Golf Club in Alberta.
There are a few spots available!
The WRLA Kenosee Tournament closes the WRLA golf season on September 14th. Don Horvath and his friends would love to see you in Moose Mountain, SK.
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Spend Saturday August 27th among friends as we ride in support of a very special cause; educating our children about Drug Safety. This ride hopes to encourage better communication between parents and teenagers regarding substance abuse. WRLA members and Ride founders Vince Croker of Doortech and Doug Gaudry of Olympic Buildings invite you to ride along to the Temple Gardens Resort in Moose Jaw, SK. It’s a perfect destination to relax and enjoy one of our last summer weekends! Two or four wheels, all are welcome to ride!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/index-v7.asp?aid=392558&issueID=45707 to view the full article online.
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Calendar of Events
Check out the WRLA Event Calendar: www.wrla.org/events/calendar/
August 16, 2016
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks
Steinbach, MB
August 25 - 27, 2016
Orgill Market
Las Vegas, NV
August 27, 2016
Cole Gaudry Memorial Ride
Winnipeg, MB - Moose Jaw, SK
September 1, 2016
11th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
Sundre, AB
September 14, 2016
Kenosee 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
October 28, 2016
Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
Red Deer, AB
November 14 -17, 2016
WRLA Manual Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
November 18, 2016
Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
Winnipeg, MB
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Member Benefits
Since 1990, the WRLA has demonstrated its commitment to continuing education by offering scholarships to WRLA member employees and their dependents. Over $30,000 in Bursary and Scholarship funds per academic year may be awarded to selected applicants. The 2016 Bursary program is now closed. We are accepting Scholarship applications, for details on how to apply click learn more below.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/index-v7.asp?aid=392557&issueID=45707 to view the full article online.
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The Canadian Retail Building Supply Council (CRBSC) has developed a list of job descriptions specific to the building supply/hardlines industry as part of its mandate to support its members in the operations of their businesses. The list has been composed from various sources and is a general guide to assist store owners and managers to develop their own job descriptions as required in their respective businesses.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/index-v7.asp?aid=392565&issueID=45707 to view the full article online.
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Industry News
ERNEST GLENN PENNER October 11, 1936 - August 3, 2016 Ernest Glenn Penner, 79, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Bethesda Place Personal Care Home, Steinbach, MB, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He leaves behind his wife Linda of 56 years, daughters: Judy, Gwen (Pierre) and Suzanne. Son Michael and two grandchildren Michelle and Justin. Ernie was born October 11, 1936 to Abram K (AK) and Marie Penner. He began his life living on the family farm near Blumenort, Manitoba. As a young man, he persuaded his father and oldest brother to discontinue farming and enter the logging industry. This was the beginning of E.G. Penner Building Centre and later Penn-Co Construction.
Visit http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-237695/PENNER_%20ERNEST to view the full article online.
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With the Addition of Idaho Facility MEMPHIS -- Orgill, Inc., the world’s largest independent hardlines distributor, will be expanding its network of world-class distribution facilities with the addition of an approximately half-million-square-foot distribution center in Post Falls, Idaho. Orgill has signed an agreement to acquire the facility and is expecting to close on the purchase September 1.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Orgill_Press_release_08-05-16-_CAN_(EN).pdf to view the full article online.
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