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Latest Updates - 2022

Carrier's Parts Sharks

December 30th 2022

Introducing, parts Sharks Glenn Gulak and Lisa Praznik who have been hard at work...what a year 2022 was for these two. CTR appreciates your ability to think outside the box, you were resilient, creative, patient, and innovative. You are very much appreciated by our Carrier Dealership.

Shout out to Britney!

December 28th 2022

Introducing Britney Borthistle! Brit has been with us for a few months now and she is one of those team players that can't sit still :) If she has a free minute or two, Brit grabs the brooms and mops and gets down to work. We appreciate you Brit!! Thanks!!!

Holiday Hours!

December 27th 2022

Huge shout outs to Angela McConnell and Will Wiebe for hosting our holiday lunch last week. So many laughs as they struggled with some last minute selfie-station set ups and Olive Garden placements. It was a great time had by all!

Hams! Chickens!

December 22nd 2022

Thank you CTR for yet another year of supplying our team with our choice of ham or chicken for our holiday dinners. We are lucky for all these holiday treats and shout out to Christine Bourrier for organizing the co-ordinating this for the team. Great work!!

Hosts with Mosts!

December 21st 2022

Huge shout outs to Angela McConnell and Will Wiebe for hosting our holiday lunch last week. So many laughs as they struggled with some last minute selfie-station set ups and Olive Garden placements. It was a great time had by all!

Holiday Party 2022...a HIT!

December 20th 2022

Busy busy at CTR! Here's a few pictures from last week's holiday lunch! As usual we are spoiled, thank you for lots of laughs, a few silly outfits and a ton of food!! We appreciate this very much. Sending Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas wishes to all 😀

Accounting All-Stars!

November 28th 2022

November 30th is our fiscal year end! Shout outs to our accounting team; Nanette, Tes, MJ, Matthias, and Svetlana for your continued efforts to close off the year. This department is a well oiled machine and CTR appreciates all you do for our team.

Ready for the holidays!

November 17th 2022

Shout out to Angela for her awesome decorating skills! Our CTR team is definitely feeling festive. We are also collecting for Harvest Manitoba, please feel free to drop off non-perishable food items - every bit counts.

CTR's We are HIRING!

November 9th 2022

We are hiring! Looking for an internal sales representative for our location at 986 Wall Street, as well seeking a parts picker to support our operational team. Please text Trish at 204-471-5771 to discuss these positions. We are a fun group and we work hard. Our employees are our lifeline. Happy Wednesday!

Happy Halloween!

October 31st 2022

A day late! Happy Halloween! Yesterday we were busy busy, raising money for the WPG Humane Society with a delicious bake sale as we paraded in costumes! Shout out to Drew for winning the costume contest...! You were fab! Here's some of our employees decked out from head to toe! Great work team!

Stay tuned for more pics to come!

Harvest!

October 28th 2022

Look at our bin! It's filling up! Our fundraiser for the Harvest goes till the end of November so please let us know if you can help give to an amazing cause!

THANK YOU CTR, YOU ARE DOING GREAT FOR OUR COMMUNITY!

CTR's Harvest Food Drive

October 28th 2022

We are collecting for Winnipeg Harvest! Our food drive started Oct 15th and is continuing until Nov 30th. If you can drop off non-perishable food items to 986 Wall Street, we would be very grateful.

Thank you to Christine and Chelsea for your extra support on this drive.

www.harvestmanitoba.ca

Shout Outs to Jenny & Brad!

October 26th 2022

And here's a very happy Jenny and a pretty content Brad :)

Our team is awesome. No matter what the ask these two do their very best for our customers. Jenny is an Internal Sales Rep for our Auto / Industrial group and Brad is CTR's Lead Dispatcher. Thanks team!

And that's a wrap!

October 24th 2022

Thank you team Northern for your amazing efforts this year. Another successful sea lift season. Huge shout outs to our Northern customers for putting your trust in our team.

We appreciate your support!

Welcome Aaron Van Dam!

October 22nd 2022

Welcome Aaron Van Dam to our CTR Fam! Aaron has joined our automotive industrial team and we couldn't be happier to have him here! Cheers Aaron and thanks for jumping right in.

Happy 1 Year Anniversary Jim!

October 1st 2022

Shout out to driver Jim who is celebrating one year at CTR!! Thank you for being an awesome team member, for going above and beyond every single day. Look he even dances with our customers!!

Great work Tonny!

September 30th 2022

Sending best wishes and congratulations to Tonny as he moves from our QC department to our Shipping & Receiving group. We know you are going to be great Tonny! Thanks for all you do!

CTR Spotlight! Hi Reza!

September 28th 2022

Name: Reza Fazel Darbandi
How long have you been with CTR? 10 months
What do you do? Sales!! Sales!!
Goals? To make customers happy
What do like about CTR? People and opportunity
What do you like about your teammates? Supportive, knowledgeable and great high-fivers!!

Thank you, Reza, for the positive energy you bring to the office every day. Let's gooooooooo!

Here's Reza hard at work in the office and bbq'ing for the staff this summer 😊

Thank You, Service Team!

September 26th 2022

Thank you to our on-call afterhours transport refrigeration technicians who are ready 24/7 365! CTR appreciates all you do and so do our valued customers. Keep being awesome guys, best crew ever!

CTR is CPR Certified!

September 26th 2022

Thank you to our 6 certified CPR and First Aid Training team members! Cheers to Kyle, Vince, Jenny, Christine, Ang and Craig for taking such great care of us!

Congratulations!!

September 23rd 2022

Kim and our entire auto parts crew have had the privilege to support Brunswick for many years. This is the second year in a row that Kim accepted this recognition in Brunswick's annual awards ceremony. Thank you Brunswick!

When I called Kim to thank her, she said "This is a team win! CTR deserves recognition as well.", agreed Kim. You are leading this customer with CTR, as a group, working hard to ensure their needs are taken care of every step of the way. Keep up the great work all!

Kyle Training!

September 17th 2022

Congratulations to Kyle for completing his Carrier Transicold Module 1 course this past week. Kyle has been with our Carrier division for just over a year now and we are proud of this large accomplishment!!

Welcome Back Jess!

September 9th 2022

Say hello to Jessica! She started with us on July 4th as an Internal Sales Representative for CTR Auto.

This is actually Jess's third time working for CTR, so returning to CTR was a breeze. Please call and ask for her as she has a wealth of knowledge in the automotive world, and we are very happy to have her back in action! We asked her two very important questions 😊 and this is what she has to say...

Favorite Car: 1969 Bonneville
Favorite Pizza: Canadian

Be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Jess, this will be posted on our website 😊 Exciting!

Back to School!

September 6th 2022

Back to School! CTR is sending our best wishes to all our families who are heading back to school. Shout out to all the teachers and support staff, thank you for giving our children the gift of education.

Thank you for supporting local!

September 2nd 2022

September long weekend already???? What a busy summer! CTR would like to say thank you to all our loyal customers for supporting local and giving us another great year!

We are closed for the long weekend but back for your auto, industrial, and shop supply needs on Tues Sept 6th.

Summer Students at CTR!

August 24th 2022

Hard at work! Shout out to summer students Ethan and Declan! Thank you for being a great team and helping us through a very busy summer. Ethan is Lisa's son, pictured here and Declan is one of our loyal customer's son.

Great work all!

Teaming Together!

August 9th 2022

Teamwork makes the dream work! Check out Glenn and Jacob tag teaming this reefer in our Carrier shop. No matter which group; CTR Carrier, CTR Auto, or CTR Northern - our TEAMS are awesome. Thanks all! Happy Tuesday!!

Welcome Joceyln!

August 3rd 2022

Say hello to Jocelyn! She started at CTR at the end of June in our picking department.

Jocelyn comes to us from Lockport, where she was supervisor at the well-known restaurant, Skinners. When Jocelyn is not working, she is enjoying photography and editing photos.

Favorite Car: 1953 Bel Air
Favorite Pizza: Hawaiian

Be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Thank YOU Customers

August 2nd 2022

Hard at work! It's been a great week, a short week, which always makes for a busy week. We are grateful for our loyal customers who continue to support us and we are proud to be team owned. Here's Macky, Drew, Matthias and Kenneth rockin it!

August is Here!

August 1st 2022

And just like that...it's August! CTR is booming this summer with parts orders, parts delivery service, warranty claims and of course extra-curricular fun like our staff BBQ! Work hard, play hard! Thanks to all our loyal customers for sticking with us through our summer heat waves to our winter blizzards. Appreciate you!!!

Adel the All Star!!

July 26th 2022

Happy 60th Adel!

Adel - you are an absolute star and CTR is lucky to have you with us for these past 7 years we.

We appreciate all you do for our crew! Cheers!

Go Svetlana Go!

July 12th 2022

Here's Svetlana! Our CTR Controller and leads our accounting team. She ski dives weekly :) Big kudos to you Svetlana! You are definitely an inspiration to us all! Who says accountants don't take risks....!

Birthdays!!

July 8th 2022

Happy Friday! Birthday treats for CTR!! Here's Jenny! Lovin life :) Happy birthday to all of our CTR birthdays!

Storming!

July 7th 2022

Check this out, the sky looked awesome last night as we shut down for the day. Luckily it was a brief storm and the sun is shining brightly today!! Cheers and Happy Summer from CTR!

Happy Canada Day!

July 1st 2022

Happy Canada Day everyone! May it be a safe and happy long weekend for all! Hoping for sunshine and relaxation for our team and YOU, our loyal customers! We are closed Jul 1 - 3, back in business on the 4th!

Congratulations Mark and Ethan

June 22nd 2022

CTR is proud! Congratulations Mark and Ethan on crushing some mega races this year!! In May, Mark completed a 50KM run on a hiking trail just two days after recovering from COVID. He is a machine! This past Sunday, Ethan completed a full marathon 26.2 miles in the middle of a heat wave! During the race Ethan stopped to help those struggling, supplying them with food for a fast sugar boost. Well done, you are a gem!

It's Raining...Again

June 21st 2022

It's been a soggy start to summer with a few HOT days in between. Rain or shine, our team is ready for your call! We source anything automotive and ALL industrial products.

Happy Father's Day

June 19th 2022

Happy Father's Day from CTR! Shout outs to our awesome CTR Dad's for being stellar in your CTR role and outside in your parental role!!

MTA Golf Day!

June 9th 2022

Thank you Manitoba Trucking Association for giving us a sponsorship opportunity and yet another amazing fundraiser. CTR had a blast handing out ice cold waters at registration, cranking the tunes and then trying to give out $10K at our Hole in One. Better luck next year golfers! We can't wait to see you then!

Enter to Win!

June 8th 2022

Shout out to the Manitoba Trucking Association for having us host a HOLE IN ONE today at Quarry Oaks. Prize is $10,000 so good luck! Also to all golfers, enter to win a 40 Quart Cabela's Cooler! Thank you CTR team; Reza, Christine, Trish & Merv for hosting, have a great day! Manitoba Trucking Association

Yeah Jenny!!

June 7th 2022

Happy 1 Year Anniversary Jenny Wuckert! You are an amazing team player, we appreciate all you do for our customers and co-workers. Thank you for 356 days and cheers to many, many more!!

Friday Fun at CTR!

June 3rd 2022

Here's our day at 986 Wall Street! The sun is shining, and the phones are buzzing! Thank you CTR employees for going above, above, above. You are ALL-STARS and we appreciate all you do. From shipping and receiving to parts delivery to warranty returns to sales and customer service to parts picking, quality control to accounting....you are fantastic.

Time Flies When Having Fun!

May 31st 2022

How is it already the end of May???!! Time flies and that's because we have so much fun at CTR 😊

Here's some pics from our St. Patrick's Day fun...that seriously feels like it was yesterday.

Rain or Shine

May 30th 2022

No matter how much rain is headed our way for the 6th ??? Colorado Low...CTR is here to support your auto and industrial needs! Check us out! We have lots of great folks that are waiting for your call! Thanks for supporting local! We are 53 years strong!

Staff BBQ Season Coming Soon

May 20th 2022

Each summer we create CTR BBQ teams and each month the team is responsible for menu planning, shopping, cooking, serving, and cleaning. These team building events are always a hit with our staff, so we are excited for BBQ Season 2022! Everyone pitches in, $5 a meal, and CTR covers the rest. Thank you to Angela, Chelsea, Christine, Mark, Patrick, Trish for leading the charge. Happy cooking!!!

Puppy Visits!

May 19th 2022

Look! Puppies at CTR! We had such cuddly little visitors last week! It was so nice to give our team a "fur" boost! Call us today if you need some positive energy, we have a super friendly team ready to help you out!

WE ARE HIRING

May 18th 2022

We are hiring! Need someone with a class 1 drivers license to pick up and deliver 53' foot trailers to our customers across the city. Please contact Trish with your resume 204-471-5771.

Training from Toronto to Vegas!

May 9th 2022

Our team was busy last week, with a few in Vegas for the Carrier Transicold 2022 Parts Seminar and a few in Toronto for the Bestbuy AGM and Tradeshow! Thank you for Glenn, Will, Patrick and Mark for representing our team. We appreciate you taking these opportunities to increase your knowledge and then bring it back to share with the rest of the crew. We are happy to know you had safe travels and had a little bit of fun along the way! Cheers to you!

Happy Birthday!

May 5th 2022

Treat day! Each month we take turns on picking treats for birthdays. This month us girls chose Goodies Bakery! Goodies As always, our neighborhood bakery delivers the best darn sweets around! Thanks to CTR for always treating our team like gold.

Safety Gear!

May 4th 2022

Looking good Tonny! New Hi-Viz shirts and CTR hats for our delivery team! So much fun to dress our team in fresh gear for our first SUNNY day. The sun is shining bright! Enjoy Winnipeg!

CTR Sponsors Ice Rider - Ryan Rondeau

Apr 28th 2022

Congratulations to Ice Rider Champ Ryan Rondeau!! In recent years, Ryan has won 6 straight races in the both the Canadian Power Toboggan Championship in Beausejour and in the Superior Ice Riders in Thunder Bay. CTR is proud to sponsor Ryan and we wish you the best of luck next winter.

Ryan is a WPG resident and he started riding in 2001, it wasn't until 2012 that races started in Manitoba and he's been at it ever since! Go Ryan Go!

Thank You

Apr 26th 2022

Shout outs to our team at 986 Wall Street today! Our phones were temporarily offline which makes for a difficult day for our customers and employees, but everyone tried their best to support customers via email and texts. Thank you to our patient customers for your understanding on a not-so-easy Tuesday.

TEAMS

Apr 26th 2022

Yeah for TEAMS meetings! We value our constant pulse checks between our Carrier mobile service team and our office team at Wall St. Communication is one of our core values. Whether it's meeting on-line, in person, or on the phone - doesn't matter the means, it's about finding solutions and providing the best possible customer service. Our customers deserve it.

Happy Birthday!!

Apr 25th 2022

Happy Birthday to CTR's April babies!

Pat, Chelsea, Balkarn, Miranda, Christine, Karl & Lisa! We wish you the best and cheers to a wonderful year ahead. You are CTR All-Stars and we appreciate all you do to make CTR stronger, wiser, and I guess...older! Hahah! Cheers folks. You are great 😊

Carrier Crew Graduates!

Apr 20th 2022

These three ROCKSTARS completed their 2-week truck trailer course with Carrier Transicold!! Way to go Chad, Vince, and Jacob! You make our team proud, and we appreciate all you do for our group. Keep up the awesome work!!!

Happy 1 Year Kate!

Apr 19th 2022

Happy 1 Year at CTR Northern Kate!! We appreciate all you do; you have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of sales. It's exciting to have you with our Northern team! In a span of 12 months your team has moved twice, and you still managed to knock your sales out of the park. Atta girl! Congratulations!

Blizzard Manitoba!

Apr 13th 2022

We are currently open and operating as normal during our lovely April blizzard!! Stay safe everyone and please give us a call for shovels, washer fluid, flash lights, batteries...anything you can think of if the lights go out!!

CTR's 2nd SOUP-OFF!

Apr 11th 2022

Our souper-douper cook off was last week and we have a blast!! Congratulations to Chad for first place, Kevin G for second and Dustin for third. Well done boys!!!

We had ten entries and each soup was unique and absolutely delicious. CTR has so many talented chefs!! Ya hoo!!

SOUP OFF!

Apr 5th 2022

We're pumped! Our 2nd ever SOUP OFF is set for Apr 5th!

We announced the event two days ago and we already have 7 contenders registered. We can't wait to taste all the soups and award the winner with the coveted soup trophy, $150 Visa GC, and of course...BRAGGING RIGHTS!

Carrier Cross-Training....And GO!

Mar 31st 2022

Thanks Chelsea and Wes for the cross-training sessions this week!

Wes has been with CTR for 7 years and has an extensive amount of knowledge in the world of transport refrigeration.

Chelsea started with CTR 6 months ago and is doing awesome! She is eager to learn the entire process from the second we schedule a unit to the minute we invoice the work order. Well done Carrier team!!

Toastmasters in Action

Mar 30th 2022

Cheers CTR! As a thank you to our 9 employees who attended Toastmasters last Thursday, we happily brought in donuts for 90 employees!

Shout outs to Mark, Reza, Angela, Cody, Christine, Trish, Jenny, Jen S, and Macky!!! Well done folks! CTR is proud to have team members like you!!

Our Drivers are Dynamite!

Mar 29th 2022

Thank you to our fantastic delivery drivers for your hard work and dedication to CTR. You are on point, you are loyal, you are safe, and you add so much positive energy to our operations 6-days a week. CTR couldn't be happier to have you on our team!!!

Gone Fishin'

Mar 28th 2022

Last trailer loaded with office supplies and fishing boats and ready to make the trek to near Norway House.
It's getting late to cross the lake, well at least they have boats with them! Safe travels!

Health & Safety in ACTION!

Mar 26th 2022

Health and Safety is our #1 priority at CTR. Here we have Lisa hard at work as she freshens up our emergency signs across the building. Thanks to everyone on our H&S committee, we are in great hands!

Happy Belated Jen Shepherd!

Mar 24th 2022

Happy Belated Birthday to this awesome woman! Jen Shepherd, we hope it was a great day and we wish you all the best. Recently, Jen has organized our Holiday Pot-Luck Lunch, she's collected money for the Christmas Cheer Board from CTR staff, and now she is raising money for families in WPG who are here from Ukraine. Jen, you are too kind.

Congratulations Lisa & Marshall!

Mar 23rd 2022

Congratulations are in order! We have two shining stars to celebrate as both Lisa and Marshall received awards for their hard work in their Dale Carnegie courses. Here's the scoop!

Lisa - Breakthrough Award
What this means is she went completely out of her comfort zone. She dug deep and shared a personal topic. She was genuine, sincere and honest in her presentation and she did that week 2 of her 12 week course which speaks volumes that she was able to get there after one session.

Marshall - Outstanding Performance
Marshall was able to deliver his message with an incredible amount of enthusiasm and passion. We know Marshall is a very vocal and animated person, he enjoys sharing his experiences and is pretty much an open book but in front of his peers at DC, he was able to dig deep and present himself authentically which an amazing skill. Thank you to both Lisa and Marshall for taking CTR up on our offer for personal development courses. It is our pleasure and honor to have team members like the both of you who take time for personal growth.

CTR is proud to report we spent $25, 902 on employee training in 2021. Way to go team. Keep shining!

Work Hard. Have Fun.

Mar 21st 2022

As Dale Carnegie once said; "People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing." and at CTR this statement couldn't be truer. If you are scrolling through these posts or check us out on Facebook & Instagram; you will see a lot of hard work and a lot of large smiles. Our team is our lifeline, our employees are dedicated to our customers, and they go above and beyond to source your every request. Our mission is to save you time and have a little bit of fun along the way. Thank you, CTR, every department deserves a shout out to kick start another awesome week.

Our Installers are the BEST!

Mar 19th 2022

Soooooo... this is how our Carrier install team spends their Friday nights, their Saturdays, their Sundays....it's non-stop dedication to ensure our customers are taken care of and they get those trailers on the road ASAP!!! Thank you, Glenn and Chad shown here! Our Carrier crew is proud to be your Transport Refrigeration dealership for Winnipeg and surrounding area for 53 years!! Thank you, Winnipeg, for supporting local.

CTR's St. Patrick's Day Treats!

Mar 17th 2022

What's shakin??? Shamrock shakes for CTR today in honor of St. Patrick's Day! Third year running and it's such a sweet treat. Shout out to the McDonald's crew at Portage & Erin, they made 90 shakes in 20 mins!

Lisa to the Rescue!

Mar 16th 2022

Shout out to Lisa Praznik who is leading our Health & Safety committee to update our WHMIS and we're told our spring evacuation drills are around the corner. Thank you, Lisa!!

Here's Lisa Halloween 2021!

Northern Nailing It!

Mar 14th 2022

Congratulations on gaining 3 new Nunavut customers!!

The one customer, in particular, has already placed substantial orders for heating and cooling parts and materials for residential and commercial buildings. Well done; Mike, Kate, Doug, Pat, Sean, Jim, and Macky for your continued efforts!

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

Mar 11th 2022

Thank you to everyone who has helped in keeping our parking lots clean during this intense snow season. Our team members: Craig, Mark, Tom R, and Glenn A, have been skid steering for us all season, We appreciate you!

Here's Craig and Mark during the holiday lunch in December 😊 Lookin' great guys!

CTR Northern's Ice Road Season

Mar 10th 2022

Ice road season is starting for our CTR Northern team! Our first trailer load is leaving WPG next week! This order was interesting as it was mainly office supplies and then 2 fishing boats and 2 motors to top it off! Good work team, sourcing experts indeed! Stay tuned for pictures - coming soon!

Keep up the great work CTR!

Happy International Women's Day!

Mar 8th 2022

Happy International Women's Day! CTR is fortunate to have a wonderful team that is dedicated, loyal, ambitious, and customer focused. Thank you for all for your efforts and hard work, it never goes unnoticed and is always appreciated. Here's a few of our stars :)

Congratulations Carrier

Mar 4th 2022

Congratulations to our Carrier team!! Recently awarded 4 prestigious awards: Quota Buster, Triple Double, Platinum Next Level, and the Extra Mile Award. Thank you, Carrier, for this honored recognition.

Introducing Jenny Wuckert!

Mar 4th 2022

Introducing Jenny! She has been with CTR for seven months as an internal sales representative for CTR Auto.

Jenny spent 8 years in the collision industry prior to working at CTR processing MPI claims, estimating vehicle damage, ordering parts, etc. She decided it was time for a change of pace, and here she is. She enjoys spending her time outside of work with her cats and dog, playing music, long boarding or knitting.

Favorite Car: Currently loves her 2006 Buick Lucerne and her 1986 Buick Regal. Other than that, Buick Grand National, any 90s Buick Roadmaster, Pontiac Parisienne, 1974 Dodge Monaco, Chrysler 5th Avenue, and so many more.
Favorite Pizza: Pepperoni or cheese pizza from Jumbo Pizza.

Call and talk to Jenny for any of your parts needs, and be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Introducing Patrick Coronado!

Mar 3rd 2022

When Patrick started at CTR, he was one of our Internal Sales Representatives. He then moved into the Junior Buyer position just a few short months ago. Patrick comes to us with previous car parts experience and prior to that, he was in the serving industry for a few years before joining the auto world. He loves to spend his spare time working out, gaming, hanging out with his daughter, watching sports and spending time outdoors as much as possible.

Favorite Car: 2002 Acura RSX
Favorite Pizza: Pepperoni

Be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Grateful for Our Loyal Customers

Mar 2nd 2022

Happy Wednesday everyone! Sending shout outs to our team at CTR today. Our service bays are full, our service trucks have been dispatched across the city, and our automotive phones have been buzzing since 7:30 AM! Grateful for our amazing customers.

Introducing Jennifer Shepherd!

Mar 1st 2022

Say hello to Jen! She has been with CTR for a year and a half as an internal sales representative and has recently started doing external sales calls! Congratulations Jen!

Jen landed her first job at a dealership at 14 years old. She ended up staying in the dealership world for 22 years as she worked her way into car sales! She decided a career change was needed, so she landed here at CTR. Jen absolutely loves cats, so she can often be found hanging out with her fur fried, Arlo.

Favorite Car: Nissan R34
Favorite Pizza: Ham & Pineapple

Call and talk to Jen for any of your parts needs and be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Employee Testimonial! Cheers to Jenny!

Feb 28th 2022

February 14, 2022
Jenny Wuckert, our fantastic, smart, and incredibly talented; Auto / Industrial's Internal Sales Representative; is here to share a few kind words about her role at CTR.
Cheers to Jenny and thanks for being a CTR All-Star!

Question: What is something that surprised you about CTR?
Answer: I was insanely surprised at how nice everyone is. When people found out I was coming here, they said "Oh, CTR is a fantastic place, you are in great hands there." I feel like I am part of a whole new family now, and I am extremely grateful.

Question: What has been your biggest win at CTR?
Answer: Jenny: My biggest win has been being able to be myself either around my coworkers or through creating posts for our social media content. Another huge win is being able to communicate with everyone comfortably and openly. Learning so much about a whole new (to me) field in the auto industry has felt so great as well. I could keep going, but we would be here all day.

Introducing Andre Lacroix!

Feb 25th 2022

Say hello to Andre! He has been with CTR for 9 years as an external sales representative for CTR Auto.

Andre spent many years at United Sales. Before that, he was a manufacturer representative for Kleen Flo. Fun fact: Andre has played bass in many bands and has even played some major music festivals!

Favorite Car: 1970 Chevelle SS
Favorite Pizza: Hawaiian

Maybe you will see Andre out and about on sales calls. Be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

CTR's Fantastic Fleet!

Feb 24th 2022

Our fleet is ready to rock! At CTR, our delivery times are bang on. We can get your rushed orders over in no time. Let us know if you need rushed, same day, next day or regular weekday stock orders delivered.

Open Saturdays 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Snow Fun!

Feb 23rd 2022

Fun in the sun? More like fun in the snow!

While we were busy playing outside, we thought we should let you know that we have an awesome stock of batteries, alternators, and starters ready for you!

Of course, it's never any fun having to replace these, but we are always here to help.

Introducing Wayne Dearman!

Feb 18th 2022

Shout out to Wayne Dearman who has been with CTR for 18 years as an internal sales representative for CTR Auto. Wayne is still shy, (even after all this time!) and didn't want his photo taken. We'll keep him a mystery for those who haven't met him at 986 :)

Wayne landed his first job in parts all the way back in 1968! He has definitely seen lots of changes in the automotive parts industry and is always so kind and helpful to everyone around him.

Favorite Car: Any Ford Pickup
Favorite Pizza: Mushroom & Pepperoni

Wayne is one of our work from home sales representatives, feel free to call him for parts and be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Winter Tire Program! Call Us!

Feb 17th 2022

We have exciting news! Our Automotive & Industrial team has just become a retailer for the winter tire program with MPI!

As a retailer our team can easily and quickly find your approval rating with the winter tire program.
Call us today! 204-772-2481

www.mpi.mb.ca

Super Bowl Winners at CTR!

Feb 16th 2022

Super Bowl is always an exciting time at CTR! We have football squares, prop bets, and a legendary play off pool! This year the Rams and Bengals did not disappoint so shout out to the professionals on the field and to our professional winners at CTR!

Here is Christine with her #1 Stafford - she won the prop bets with 14 out of 20 correct! Well done girl!!!

More shout outs going to...

Svetlana, 2nd place prop bet with 13 out of 20 correct

Jon E, playoff pool winner

Kenneth, MJ and Rod for taking the wins on the football squares

We can't wait for NFL this fall...thank you to Scotty Mac and Chelsea for organizing these events, all the teasing and bragging rights are just too much fun!!

Introducing Reza!

Feb 15th 2022

Say hello to Reza! New to our team since November 2021, he is handling our APU, Trailer Valet, Telematics, and General Components product lines.

Reza comes to us with experience as a Design Engineer from his former employer, MacDon. He was with MacDon until 2017, when he decided to start his own company, Nullam, where he sold and continues to sell countertop units that are used to grow herbs and vegetables. Over the last year or so, Nullam turned into Nugrow, a pesto company! In 2021, Reza accepted a position at CTR, where he has a huge opportunity to learn and grow.

Favorite Car: A reliable car!
Favorite Pizza: BBQ Chicken, Bacon and Pesto

If you spot Reza at CTR, stop and say hello and be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Monday Message for YOU!

Feb 14th 2022

Happy Valentine's Day! Lots of people call this a Hallmark holiday but whatever the case, it gives us an excuse to say HELLO & HAPPY MONDAY message!!!

Join Us! Toastmasters in Action!

Feb 13th 2022

We are recruiting for Toastmasters! If you are interested in joining as a guest, our next Google Meet is Feb 24th 6:15-7:30 PM. Shout outs to our special guests (pictured here) this week Mark Yakimishen, Reza Fazel Darbandi, Christine Bourrier and Jenny Wuckert from CTR!! You were fantastic!!

At CTR, we encourage our team members to participate in personal development courses such as Toastmasters and Dale Carnegie. Both programs have proven to be very successful for our team; public speaking, speaking on the fly, engaging customers, and learning human relations are just a few of the perks - oh! And CTR covers all costs, that's definitely a bonus! #empowerment

www.toastmastersinternational.com
www.dalecarnegie.com

Introducing Christine Bourrier!

Feb 11th 2022

Introducing Christine! She has been with CTR for 16 months as a Customer Success Agent for our Carrier Dealership.

Christine worked at WestJet for twelve years until she was given the opportunity to come join CT, a change of pace, a new industry, and she is knockin it out of the park!!

Christine can be found hanging with her beautiful family of four in her spare time.

Favorite Car: Anything that works!

Favorite Pizza: Veggie

Be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Introducing Chris Poitras!

Feb 10th 2022

Meet Chris! He has been with CTR for almost one year as our Data Analyst & Procurement Specialist.

Chris worked with a major retailer before CTR. He also worked in office furniture procurement and at a photo store. In his spare time, Chris can usually be found relaxing at the lake.

Favorite Car: Plymouth Superbird
Favorite Pizza: Pineapple & Italian sausage

Say hello to Chris if you see him around our building and be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Payday Pool!

Feb 8th 2022

Payday Friday!! Our long-standing tradition of our infamous "Payday Pool" is still a big hit here at 986 Wall Street.

Congratulations to winner Reza!! Looks like a big win and it's very cool that one of our newer employees scored the "W" even though he had no idea what was happening...our CSA; Christine Bourrier asked Reza "Do you have any money?!", Reza says "Yeah....why....?!", she says "Come with me!" and the rest is history!

Ya hoooooo Reza, looks like you might have enough for a nice lunch or Tim's coffee for a week 😊

Big Winner

Happy 30th CTR Anniversary Merv!

Feb 7th 2022

Meet Merv Enns and guess what!? This month CTR is honoring his 30th Anniversary on Feb 16th!! Congratulations Merv and thank you for 30 years of service!!

As CTR's longest running Business Development Manager for the Carrier division, CTR is grateful for Merv's incredible industry knowledge. Merv's customers come first, he is always going above and beyond to ensure their needs are met.

Merv has always been a part of the trucking industry. He spent ten years at Thermo King before landing here with the CTR Carrier family. When Merv has time to kick back and relax, he enjoys camping, gardening, and snowmobiling.

Favorite Car: His 1967 Chevy II
Favorite Pizza: Franks Pizza - the Tyroni (look it up, it sounds delicious!)

Women in Trucking

Feb 7th 2022

Have you heard of the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada?

This is a non-profit organization that promotes women in the transportation industry, whether in the office, under the hood, or behind the wheel.

Despite it's name, this group welcomes anyone who is positive and supportive of women today and in future generations who are interested in these types of careers.

Visit www.womenstruckingfederationofcanada.net for more information.

Thank you to everyone in the transportation industry, CTR appreciates your dedication to the supply chain on a local and global level.

A Scent for Everyone

Feb 5th 2022

Enjoy a fresh day and a pleasant commute with our Little Trees air freshener products!

With a variety of scents, there is something for everyone!

Here's an outside the box idea: these products could even be used to hang in a closet or other small spaces to keep everything smelling fresh.

Happy Birthday!

Feb 4th 2022

CTR's monthly birthday celebrations continue! No matter we have going on, we always make sure we get our sugar rush and this month our thanks go out to CTR?s In-House Baker...Chelsea Lachica!

Thank you Chels for the amazing treats - your homemade cookies definitely started the week off right!! Cheers and sending Happy Birthday Wishes to our CTR birthday babies!!!

Look What's Back!

Feb 3rd 2022

It's the product most of you have been asking or looking for!

After an extended period of time, AT-205 is finally back on our shelves. Oh how we've missed you little friend!

Can't make it here during the week? We are also here Saturdays 8:30 AM until 1 PM

Introducing Duane!

Feb 2nd 2022

Introducing Duane! He has been with CTR for ten years as an internal sales representative for CTR Auto.

Duane spent many years running Norgrove Motor Parts with his family where he learned a lot about car parts. Duane is definitely a huge asset to our team as he has seen many changes in parts over the years! When Duane is not here, he is happy to spend his time tearing up the track with motocross related events.

Favorite Car: Too many to list, but the Ford GT is definitely up there on his list.
Favorite Pizza: Santa Lucia Special

Call and talk to Duane for any of your parts needs and be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Zip, Zip & Away!

Jan 31st 2022

Zip ties - a small, but common item sought out by many people for various projects!

Don't worry, we have plenty of stock in various sizes, we even have the zip ties that are built to last in our extreme weather. Shown here are a few samples for our inventory. Call us today!

Introducing Steve Taylor!

Jan 28th 2022

Say hello to Steve Taylor!

Steve has been with CTR for almost two years, as an inside sales team member.

Fun fact #1: Steve was a loyal CTR customer for 20 years before he decided to join our team
Fun fact #2: Steve retired from his school division role after 31 years
Fun fact #3: This is Steve's first retail job

Favorite Car: 1970 Dodge Challenger
Favorite Pizza: Hawaiian

Come on down or call and talk to Steve for any of your parts needs and be sure to watch this page to for more CTR introductions!

Carrier Proud

Jan 27th 2022

If this picture doesn't scream "I Heart Carrier Transicold!" I don't know what does...here is Svetlana our CTR Controller in her blue sweater dress, Carrier mask, Carrier jacket, and a matching blue hat. Love it! Atta girl! For the record...Svetlana doesn't pick favorites...she also wears her Auto red and Northern green with pride. Thanks Svetlana, you made our day!

CTR Transport Refrigeration is one of three divisions within CTR, and we are proud to be Manitoba's only Carrier Transicold Dealership. Please call our team for service, parts, and unit sales for temperature control units (Reefers / Solaras) or for Power Auxiliary Units. We have a great team and fantastic customers. Thank you, Manitoba, for your continued support.

Thank you Essential Workers

Jan 25th 2022

Burr! CTR is sending our best wishes to all the truck drivers and refrigeration technicians who are outside during these challenging temperatures. We are grateful for your support and providing us with these essential services, no matter what the thermometer reads!

Wipers for Winter!

Jan 24th 2022

With more bouts of heavy snow in the province, ask yourself - when was the last time my wiper blades were replaced?

It is important to check blades for wear and tear. We offer basic, all weather, and specialty wiper blades that are well suited for our snowy climate. Stay safe this winter.

Get Your Gloves Here!

Jan 21st 2022

We have a variety of gloves in stock at CTR ranging from nitrile to lined or coated, leather, water and oil resistant and much more. Our team is able to source what you need, when you need it - no joke!

CTR has 10 parts specialists waiting to help you from Monday to Saturday at 986 Wall Street.

Three ways to reach us...come on down, give us a call or shop online to save time www.ctrautoparts.ca

Introducing Kate Joudry!

Jan 20th 2022

Meet Kate! She has been with CTR since April 2021, as an internal sales representative for our CTR Northern Division.

Kate came all the way from Nova Scotia, where her family owned and operated an automotive garage for decades. She gained a great amount of automotive part knowledge while working for her family and before moving to Nunavut where she lived for ten years. In spring of 2021, her husband accepted a job transfer which brought her to us at CTR.

Favorite Car: 1971 Dodge Charger
Favorite Pizza: Deluxe with Dill Pickles

Call and talk to Kate for any of your parts needs through our CTR Northern Division and be sure to watch this page for more CTR introductions!

Gas Line Antifreeze Sold Here!

Jan 18th 2022

Gas line antifreeze is always a popular item on our shelves! Kleen-flo's handy little product will prevent your fuel lines from freezing in these harsh Winnipeg winter temps!

We have a couple of options for you to choose from:

Black bottle: preferred for fuel injected vehicles (P/N: KLE 409)
White bottle: preferred for carbureted vehicles (P/N: KLE 426)

Come visit us today for all your winter maintenance needs; we have it all! Ice melt, ice scrapers, snowbrushes, booster packs, emergency first aid car kits, lock de-icer and so much more!

CTR All Stars 6 Days a Week!

Jan 17th 2022

Here we are behind the scenes at CTR, where you can find these folks working hard six days a week. Our employees ensure that your order is put together and ready for pick up or delivery in a timely fashion (Vada even made an appearance to help one day!)

Huge thanks to our CTR team, you make our operations run smooth, and you get the parts right the first time! Cheers!

CTR's TikTok Challenge

Jan 16th 2022

This past Thursday, TikTok explained that Tim Hortons cups are a scam. They stated size large cups are the same size as size XL, stating just the shape of the cup is different...well this seemed "fishy" so our Carrier crew put TikTok to the test at Friday's 8:00 AM stand-up...guess what! TikTok lied! Tim Horton's XL cups holds an extra 3 ounces!!

Carrier's win for the day....don't believe everything you see on TikTok!

Hahah! Fortunately, Carrier had many more important wins this past Friday; the boys hammered out service work in the shop at 986 Wall St and the road warriors reached customers at every end of the city. Way to go CTR, and thanks for starting the weekend off with a smile!

Seen here: Mark, Kyle and Wes testing TikTok!

Introducing Kevin Gowrie!

Jan 14th 2022

Meet Kevin! He has been with CTR for one year now as a parts specialist.

Kevin joined our team with a wealth of knowledge as he worked as a mechanic and parts sales at multiple dealerships for over 13 years and also worked as a tow truck driver.

Kev's Favorite Car: "Too many to like and too many projects on the go to list just one"
Favorite Pizza: "Chicken bacon ranch!"

Come on down or call and talk to Kevin for any of your automotive parts needs and be sure to watch this page to meet more of our CTR employees as we roll out more introductions!

Brakes Sold Here!!

Jan 12th 2022

STOP, collaborate and listen!

Think it's time to change your brakes?
Vehicle brakes are an integral part of vehicle safety.
CTR has a wide variety of brake parts to fit the needs of almost any vehicle (Corey was in to check out the rotors the other week.)
Give us a call or stop by to talk to one of our parts specialists if you need to cross brake replacement off of your "to do" list!

We Sell PPE & Gear

Jan 11th 2022

At CTR, we understand that the current pandemic is in a constant state of change. Lately, we have had several requests for N95 masks - good news is that we have them in stock!

Available in a couple of different styles as pictured. Come visit us or give us a call for pricing and availability. Stay safe!!

Good Luck CTR Families - You Got This!

Jan 10th 2022

CTR is sending best wishes to all the people starting home schooling today and to all the teachers instructing via remote learning. Stay strong and shout out to our CTR families who are amazing inside and out.

Belts! Belts! Belts!

Jan 10th 2022

One of our favorite customers, Corey, came by to get some shopping done and he noticed our huge selection of belts in all sizes for multiple applications!

When it comes to belts, make sure to check for wear and tear especially during these frigid winter temperatures.

Come down to CTR or call and ask any of our parts specialists for help and pricing!

Introducing Dale Tinkler!

Jan 8th 2022

Introducing Dale! He has been with CTR for almost three months, as an inside sales team member.

Dale comes to us with a wealth of automotive experience. He has worked for many years in areas such as sales, parts, service, collision, painting, and general mechanical repairs. We are very excited to have someone as knowledgeable as him on our team.

Favorite Car: 1967 Firebird is. He is currently working on building his Firebird actually!
Favorite Pizza: Pepperoni & Mushroom

Come down to CTR or call and talk to Dale for any of your parts needs and be sure to watch this page to meet more CTR employees as we roll out more introductions!

Customer Service All Stars!

Jan 8th 2022

Don't be intimidated! These three are customer service all stars and this picture is deceiving! LOL! Here we have Dustin (front left), Dale (back left) and Marshall on the right. Together these three demonstrate teamwork, continuous improvement, and peer support as Dale is one of our newest team members. Thanks guys! Keep up the awesome work!

Reset for 2022

Jan 7th 2022

CTR is back at it! After a few days off to ring in the New Year, our team is refreshed and ready to rock! LET'S GOOOOOOOOO! We offer free delivery, visit our website www.ctrautoparts.ca and give us a call to place your next order. We are looking forward to a new year, hoping to meet new customers, and of course welcome back our familiar customers. Thank you for shopping local Winnipeg. Seen here: Jen S, Patrick C, Jenny W, Marshall S, & Balkarn S

Sanitizing Offerings at CTR

Jan 6th 2022

Hello everyone!

It goes without saying that navigating through a pandemic for an extended period of time has been challenging for all of us.

Did you know that CTR carries a variety of cleaning and disinfecting products that are suitable for both home and businesses? Our Spray Nine cleaner is currently on sale - $19.99 for a one-gallon bottle!

Give us a call or come in for a visit to check out our cleaning products on hand.

When's the last time you changed your air filter??

Jan 4th 2022

Fun fact: These two air filters are the same part number - bet you couldn't tell because one is so filthy!

It is important to check your air filter regularly because they capture dirt and debris from the outside air, compromising your vehicle engine. Air filter replacement is a small and simple task. We highly recommend regular replacements during routine scheduled maintenance versus facing potential large vehicle repair bills down the road!

At CTR, we have plenty of stock of air, fuel, cabin, and oil filters.

Happy New Year!!

Jan 1st 2022

CTR is sending our best to you as we enter a brand-new year! 2022 already!! Thank you to our amazing customers for your loyalty and support these past 53 years. Thank you to our team, we are stronger then ever and feeling fortunate to march ahead during these past two difficult years. We send our strength and positive thoughts to our local partners needing an extra boost. Thank you to our team's families for your support, as CTR wouldn't be where we are today without our loved ones.

Stay safe and HNY!

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