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INDUSTRY NEWS

an exceptional commitment to AD immediate and ongoing relief, recovery, news from home hardware
Canada’s distribution centre operations— and resilience efforts in response to the
supporting its members while working 2023 spring wildfires in Alberta.
collaboratively with AD to drive their Taiga is dedicated to supporting our
programs forward. communities in times of need, and we are
The coveted 2023 Member of the Year all devastated to hear about the damages
Award was given to Source Atlantic, Le caused by wildfires in Alberta. We hope
Groupe J.S.V., Crown Building Supplies, our donation can help ease the suffering
and ADSS Building Supplies for the of those impacted and help rebuild the
organizations’ steadfast commitments to communities that were affected by the
the AD community, including through AD fires.
meeting participation, supplier webinar “Taiga stands in solidarity with our
attendance and engagement, board and customers, suppliers, and families directly
committee participation, and remittance affected by these devastating forest fire”
volume growth. – Michael Sivucha, COO.
AD congratulates each winning Taiga Building Products encourages
organization and commends them for other business and individuals to join
their tireless efforts and strong dedication the relief efforts by donating to the
to the community. Canadian Red Cross or other reputable
organizations working towards the
taiga building products donates recovery efforts of Alberta communities.
For more information, please contact
$20,000 to the canadian red cross Joni Hirtle: jhirtle@taigabuilding.com
for alberta wildfire appeal
hodgins building centre holds
two grand openings

Dale MacPherson is Presented with Gold
Hammer for 50 Years in the Industry
Dale MacPherson, Home Hardware Stores
Limited’s Senior Director, Store Operations/
The folks at Hodgins Building Centre in Business Development/Real Estate, was
Wingham, Ontario were busy last month presented with a Gold Hammer last week – a
rare distinction commemorating 50 years in
planning and executing not one but the hardware industry.
two Grand Opening celebrations. The Dale’s career with Home Hardware Stores
new Castle location first welcomed the Limited (HHSL) started while attending post-
local community for a fun-filled day that secondary school as he worked in various
included Food Trucks, Vendor Booths, and areas of the business. In the early years, Dale
fun activities and prizes for the whole was responsible for merchandising stores and
family. working with Home’s Independent Dealers-
The turnout was outstanding, and a Owners to grow their businesses. Walter
memorable day was had by all. The team Hachborn, co-founder of HHSL, encouraged
at Hodgins had a repeat performance just Dale’s development at the new, but growing

company.
a few weeks later when they welcomed Over the past 50 years, Dale has held many
local contractors for another exciting roles across the business, including those that
event! have taken him across Canada to work closely
Congratulations on the grand opening with independent Dealer-Owners and grow
from the Castle family. their businesses, all while promoting the
l-r: Alen Okanovic – Canadian Red Cross, Tyler Home banner.
Seidel – Taiga Branch Manager, Calgary Dale’s passion for helping independent
Dealer-Owners succeed, and Home
Taiga Building Products has announced Hardware’s strong programming, continues to
a donation of $20,000 to the Red Cross. be the driving force that has kept him in the
These funds will be utilized to support industry for 50 years.

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