NORTH AMERICAN LUMBER CELEBRATING 105 YEARS For over one hundred and five years, North American Lumber has been firmly rooted in small communities of Western Canada and the company is not going to change. Since its beginning in 1906, the company has kept its small town roots and community values. “We are very much a part of the communities we serve,” said President Martha Konantz. Edward Konantz, In 1906, Konantz’s’s great- 3221;296:5322]: grandfather, Edward Albert Konantz joined forces with Charles Lee of North Dakota to form North American Lumber and Supply Company (Ltd). The first lumberyard was opened in Rivers, Manitoba in 1907. In 1926, the company North American Lumber 1935, Courtesy of Panscona Historical Museum opened the lumberyard in Transcona, and this company has been an integral part of the Transcona community ever since. Through the century, the company pushed its way past the economic hardships that destroyed other businesses. The company grew and diversified through the 1940’s and 1950’s. In 1966, the company amalgamated with Citizen’s Lumber Company to form North American Lumber Limited. Today, the company employs one hundred and fifty people at twenty six locations across North Western Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Exceptional customer service, competitive prices and dedicated employees are all components of North American Lumber’s success. Good quality building materials are offered at good value to our customers. North American Lumber has a true commitment to their customer and also to the community where they reside. North American Lumber supports many projects in the community such as the Festival of Banners, and a mural project that took place at a Hi Neighbour Festival. Students from Murdoch MacKay Collegiate designed a season theme and painted their designs on large panels. This mural can be seen on the Victoria Avenue west side of the building. North American Lumber has endured the test of time and is a business that is a pillar in the community of Transcona. This business has kept its small town roots and community values. Completed Mural Transcona 100th Anniversary — page 143