A Merry Day in Manitoba: ATA of Manitoba hosts 365 students; automotive professionals for Trade Show and Collision Olympics
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Last Friday, the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA of Manitoba) hosted 365 students as part of its annual trade show, which also featured a “Collision Olympics” portion that allowed the students to try their hand at some collision skills. “This year’s trade show featured three times as many students as last […]
An Olympic Opportunity: ATA Trade Show and Collision Olympics set to take place October 4, 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Calling all Manitoba collision repairers: the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) Manitoba’s trade show and Collision Olympics is set to take place on October 4, 2024. The event—which is open to both industry and community members alike—will specifically take place at the Canadinns Polo Park from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will […]
Hail-Caused Havoc: MPI opens temporary hail-related damage claims centre; ATA and repairers cite multiple factors creating delays in repairs
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) recently announced the opening of a temporary hail-related damage claims centre following a storm in the Winnipeg area last week. Specifically, on Wednesday, the Crown corporation announced the opening of the centre at 1981 Plessis Rd. which will offer hail-related damage claims Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. […]
At the ATA: Manitoba collision industry shows up for hugely successful trade show, collision olympics
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA of Manitoba) held a trade show and “collision olympics” last Friday, with record attendance from students, vendors and industry partners alike. Held at the CanadInns Polo Park Hotel in Winnipeg, the ATA of Manitoba’s event was split into two parts. The morning portion focused on […]
We’ll Be in Winnipeg: Stay tuned for exclusive coverage from the ATA of Manitoba trade show, Oct. 27
Winnipeg, Manitoba — On Friday, October 27, Collision Repair magazine will be in Winnipeg, Manitoba for the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA of Manitoba) Trade Show and Collision Olympics. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with the High School collision olympics and trade show for the next generation of technicians, followed by […]
Tough Ticket: Few golf passes left for ATA Manitoba golf tournament on Aug. 25; sponsorships open
Rosser, Manitoba — It can’t be all meetings in the capital, wheeling and dealing with the nation’s most powerful—sometimes the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba needs to cut loose with a round of golf among friends and family. Very few tickets are still available for this meeting of Manitoba’s most technically inclined minds, set for […]
Building Bridges: ATA of Manitoba building cross-aisle relationships with industry policymakers
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Far too often, those who speak on behalf of collision repairers are anyone but actual collision repairers—Manitoba’s Automotive Trades Association (ATA) is aiming to change that, following a series of meetings with high-ranking politicians from either side of the aisle. Ferd Klassen, vice president of the ATA and owner of Niverville Auto […]
Manitoba Meet and Greets: ATA to host Conference and Trade Show this Oct.
Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba is hosting its 2022 Conference and Trade Show this October, where it says attendees will have the opportunity to meet “dozens of suppliers and dealers across the province.” Kicking off October 21, the two-day event will be hosted at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention […]
New Red Seal prep course coming to Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba — August 20, 2015 — A new prep course for the Red Seal exam is coming to Winnipeg in October. Candidates writing the trades license exam as an Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer (Red Seal) are urged to consider the course if they have worked the hours but lack formal instruction, have […]