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Nov 24, 2022

Your Winter Tracker is brimming with useful news and topical views. We’re thrilled to introduce our new, regular column: Safety Corner, which is contributed by well known safety experts Leigh-Ann Stewart and Debra Haldane, the people behind Simply Safe. In this issue they discuss how to properly handle a visit from your provincial Health & Safety officer and, a bonus, Haldane offers up excellent advice on how to prepare your fleet and staff for winter driving conditions.

The future belongs to our youth—which is why WCTD is particularly proud of its Scholarship Program. Meet the group of this year’s accomplished recipients on pages 10-11.

How secure are your premises? Are they properly protected to deter theft and damage? Chris Leahey of Federated Insurance has some solid ideas to pass on. (Page 26-27).

There’s more, of course, from details on the newly approved credit card surcharge to why it’s crucial to properly maintain your sensitive diagnostic equipment. All this, plus notes from president Tim Hollett and executive director Ray Geleta. And a heads up to ‘Save the Date’ for this spring’s AGM, to be held in Kelowna!

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Aug 22, 2022

Where do you go to find potential new business? BC Director Paul McAlduff headed to Victoria, BC, to take in epic Northwest Deuce Days. If you’ve never been, you should plan to attend for one year. It’s a truly remarkable display of vintage autos and hot rods. Chances are you might even make some new friends and perhaps meet some new customers. Paul asks the question: Do Car Enthusiasts Make Good Customers? We think so!

WCTD thanks recently appointed OK Tire President and CEO Jim Bethune for taking the time to chat with us about a wide range of issues. We think you’ll find his comments interesting and illuminating.

Also in this issue, we welcome incoming President, Tim Hollett, with his opening message. Executive Director, Ray Geleta brings us up to speed on the possibility of a forthcoming national convention—and asks for your input. However, most importantly, nominations are now open for the next honourees to the WCTD Hall of Fame. Please, do take time to read the criteria and give serious consideration to those who might be deserving.

There’s plenty more, of course, from hiring more women techs, to Federated Insurance’s advice on how to protect your property from hail damage.

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North Country Tire Extends its Customer Experience to Manitoba

Aug 9, 2022

Aug 1st marked the opening of NCT’s fifth warehouse aimed at supporting expansion into the Winnipeg market

North Country Tire (NCT), an Edmonton-based wholesale distributor of quality tires announces its newest commitment to expanding Western operations. The 50,000 sq ft warehouse in Winnipeg, MB represents an extension of NCT’s commitment to excellence in their customer experience from BC through to MB.

NCT’s newest distribution centre is strategically located at #3, 200 Discovery Place, Winnipeg MB, R3C 2E6 and will begin operations on July 1st. The opening will give customers in MB the opportunity to evaluate NCT’s service in the slower summer months, giving them the confidence to rely on consistent deliveries as the industry moves into the winter rush. “In a supply chain where there are many choices, we know consistency plays a key role in the customer experience. Because of that, we want to give Winnipeg customers the chance to test us before the busiest time of year. We want to earn their trust and demonstrate that we’ve got their back when it’s the experience of their customer on the line.” Jared PW – Vice President, NCT

Rapid Expansion

In seven years from the doors first opening in Edmonton, North Country Tire has quickly expanded to become one of Western Canada’s favourite regional suppliers. Now represented in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta and Kelowna, and Langley, BC; NCTs Winnipeg location showcases the commitment to being a Western Canada-wide provider of leading customer experience “Customer experience drives decision making in our family business, it always has. I personally invite local shops to try us out and experience our tires-simplified approach firsthand.” Cory Davis – CO, NCT

About NCT

North Country Tire is a locally owned and operated Canadian business, with a head office in Edmonton, Alberta. Established in 2015 by Cory and Chad Davis, NCT represents the Davis brothers’ first tire distribution centre, but not their first foray into tires. The family legacy started with their father, Clint, who gave the boys a deep education on the value of customer experience early in their development. A core value that remains at the forefront of NCT’s commitment today.

 www.northcountrytire.ca

Federated Insurance Wayne Budge Achievement Award

Jun 29, 2022

WCTD is pleased to announce the addition of an extra scholarship to the association’s academic awards program. The Federated Insurance Wayne Budge Achievement Award will be offered, starting this year, generously sponsored by Federated Insurance.

Wayne Budge holds the post of Manager, Association Partnerships at Federated, where his career has spanned 40 years. 

“We are truly delighted to be able to honour Wayne in this manner,” says WCTD Executive Director Ray Geleta. “Wayne has been a good friend and unswerving supporter of the association over the years. A trusted advisor to our executive and membership, he has also never missed a single convention or golf tournament.”

All qualifying applicants for the WCTD 2022 Scholarship Program will be considered for Federated Insurance Wayne Budge Achievement Award. Full details of the program and downloadable application form are here.

The deadline for application is August 15, 2022.

On the Road Again! Shifting into ‘Normal’

Jun 9, 2022

This issue of The Tracker sees us all finally getting things back up to post-pandemic speed.

First and foremost, president Neal Shymko bids us a fond ‘adieu’ as he passes the gavel to incoming president Tim Hollett. However, says Shymko, “I’ll still be here and I will continue to represent you as past president and I look forward to working with our board members to do all that we can for the Association and for you, our members.”

The Summer Tracker is packed with valuable information to help you run your business successfully and safely, especially during this busy selling season. On that note, you’ll find an update on the return of the WCTD Safety Committee, with plenty more to come. We encourage you to let us know of any issues you’re encountering so that we may bring them to the committee’s attention.

Somewhat related, we urge you to read the special bulletin from the Motor Safety Association on the Dangers of Mounting Mismatched Rims and Tires. Also, don’t miss an important Federated Insurance communiqué on Preventing Electrical Fires. You’ll find also a Federated update on generally what’s been happening in insurance in our industry.

There’s also one more reminder to make sure all the necessary information on the WCTD Scholarship Awards is circulated to those who qualify. This year’s deadline for submissions is August 15th.

There’s plenty more in the latest issue of The Tracker, including a glance back at that most remarkable of cars, the Citröen DS.  Read up on what’s happening with your association. Download your copy today!

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Feb 18, 2022

Notice is hereby given the Annual General Meeting for Western Canada Tire Dealers will be held on April 27th at 11:00 am Mountain Standard Time (Alberta Time) via Zoom. 

Voting members may join via Zoom or make submissions in writing to be received by Friday, April 1st. If you are a member interested in attending please e-mail rayg@wctd.ca to receive the Zoom invitation and the agenda. 

The directors request your attention, participation and input to help them direct the business of the association. 

If you require more information please contact Ray Geleta at rayg@wctd.ca 

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