O’Neill High School Visits Kramer Regina
DATE: 2009-06-22
SOURCE: Becki Schultz - Communications Associate

Instead of taking an exam, students from Regina’s Archbishop M.C. O’Neill High School toured the Kramer Regina branch on Monday, June 22, 2009. The tour included a brief stop in the parts department before heading into the service department for an informative and fun-filled morning. All guests on the tour were required to wear safety glasses and hard hats. Kramer Estimator Erin Haswell (far left – yellow tee shirt) conducted the tour.

Kickin' Up Dust in Melfort, SK
DATE: 2009-06-22
SOURCE: Becki Schultz - Communications Associate

Kramer’s own Dustin Arcand (Technician – Kramer Tisdale Branch, in red) was kickin’ up dust in Melfort, Saskatchewan this past weekend. This is Dustin’s rookie year as a chariot driver. Members of the Prince Albert Professional Chuckwagon & Chariot Association took part in the June 20 & June 21 festivities which included Chariots, Indian Pony Races, Rubber Tire Wagon Races, Chuckwagons, Grandstand Entertainment and a Demo Derby. Note the fancy banner along the fence! -Thanks to Marilyn Baker, Service Clerk - Kramer Tisdale Branch, for the photos.

Friends For Fay
DATE: 2009-06-22
SOURCE: Becki Schultz - Communications Associate

The Regina leg of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life took place at the legislative grounds in Wascana Park on Friday, June 19, 2009. As of June 22, Regina Relay for Life raised $437,595.00 (online & offline pledges). The event included: - 96 teams - 929 participants - 440 survivors - 2,891 luminaries - 258 volunteers The Kramer Cats Relay Team, decked out in their blue ‘Friends for Fay’ tee shirts, included (back row left to right) Sheri Melnick, Rosanna Batalha, Corinne Leurer, Becki Schultz, Christian Boutin, Sherri Moyse, Lorilee Nagy, Kramer retiree Marlaine Carefoot, Tyla Pederson, (front row left to right) Renatta Peterson and Vanessa Lang. Tyla Pederson’s two young daughters, Kaymee and Kayde (Kayde is pictured with her Mom) also took part in the event. Kaymee walked and walked and walked, and then walked some more. Their support of our effort was greatly appreciated. Kramer Southern Sales Manager Tim Walchuk (left) and Heavy Construction Division Sales Representative Brent Kane offered their support during the early morning hours on June 20. Their trips around the track with Relay team members, along with cups of coffee and tea, helped to keep our spirits high. The Kramer Cats Relay Team was formed to support our friend and co-worker, Kramer Executive Assistant Fay Hards.

CDUPA Annual Conference Enjoyed By All!
DATE: 2009-06-16
SOURCE: Becki Schultz - Communications Associate

As host of the 2009 Caterpillar Dealers Used Parts Association (CDUPA) Annual Conference, Kramer and its Experienced Parts Department were pleased to celebrate the gathering of international Cat Used Parts Dealers in the heart of the prairies. Through carefully planned meetings, discussions, presentations and occasions of entertainment, we were committed to providing a forum for the exchange of technical information, education, knowledge and professionalism by promoting new ideas to the benefit of all Caterpillar Used Parts Dealers. With the generous support of CDUPA members, conference sponsors, community businesses and organizations and Kramer volunteers, we’re confident the 2009 Caterpillar Dealers Used Parts Association Annual Conference in Regina, Saskatchewan surpassed our guests’ expectations! Monday, June 8, 2009 The 2009 CDUPA Annual Conference begins in Regina, SK. Registering for the conference is the first item on the agenda. Kramer employees Kari Hein, Mike Russell & David Bilec are there to welcome Cat Used Parts Dealers & conference sponsors. Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Conference members arrive at Kramer Experienced Parts to discover our wonderful facility and to enjoy a home-cooked southern style meal of barbeque catered by Smokin’ Okies BBQ. Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Rory Allen also made an appearance…to the delight of many in the crowd! Wednesday, June 10, 2009 The 2009 CDUPA Annual Conference wrapped up today but not before trips to Deer Valley Golf & Estates and the RCMP Heritage Centre took place during Wednesday afternoon.