About Us
Learn about our history and see where we are going!
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Whats New:
Pella Windows !
February 1, 2011
We are proud to announce that in addition to our regular lines of windows, we are able to offer our customers the Pella brand of windows!
Current News:
24/7 Prices for Contractors !
February 1, 2011
Pre-approved contractors may download prices after hours on our web site. We have recently introduced a secure area of this website to help our valuable contractors.
Recent Events:
We are now carrying Lightweight Drywall ! It is 30% lighter, comes in 8',10'and 12' sheets , is easier to cut and will span 24" centers. All for the same price as regular drywall !
Map
This is a live Google Map of our location. Click in or out to view our location.We are conveniently located near the main street in Haliburton. If you click on "Directions", you can let Google calulate your route.
History
In the Beginning:
There was bush! In 1864, the first settlers came to Haliburton and settled on this piece of land first because of the river. A series of mills were on the site over the years until W.O. Bailey constructed a veneer mill in 1945. His daugher Lois married Wm. (Bill) Emmerson in 1953 and the Emmerson Lumber legacy was started in 1957.
The Growing Years:
We have complimentary books entitled "The Mill Reserve" that gives a history of the company. From humble beginnings, the company now employs 36 people and has a Rent-All department. We celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2007 and we had a replica of our first delivery truck on display. You can even download a .pdf file of the book (33 pages) if you wish. Great for history buffs !
Where we're going:
With a keen interest in keeping abreast of building practice changes and technology, we have been able to keep to the forefront in the building business. Thank you for taking interest in our business!
You can view pictures of the company on our Photo Gallery page.
Affiliations
We are proudly a member of the Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. co-operative. All of our 280 stores across Canada are independently owned and operated. To find a Castle dealer in another area, feel free to visit the Castle corporate website.
We are also a member of the Haliburton County Homebuilders Association. The HCHBA is a voluntary organization which represents the local housing industry. Established in 1991, the HCHBA groups together builders, renovators, suppliers, trade contractors, landscapers, excavators, and other professionals whose goal is to ensure the long term success of the local residential construction industry. The Haliburton County Home Builders Association is a strong, positive representative body for the housing industry which is recognized by consumers and government agencies. It is supported at the local, provincial and national levels with affiliations with the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders' Associations. The HCHBA is an association which strives not only to understand its members needs and support their success but also to support the success of the community at large. They are proud supporters of the local area food banks.
Shows
We are pleased to announce that we have a booth in the Spring Cottage LIfe Show, held every March in Toronto, Ontario. If you plan on attending the show, this is a good opportunity to renew acquaintances or talk to us about your next project. We look forward to seeing you there!
Visit the Cottage Life website to get times and dates.
Community Events
Haliburton County is a lively place. Our county hosts a website with a listing of community events. Click here to see what is happening !
There is also another site that is dedicated to community events, Visit FYI Haliburton.
Local Weather
Ckick here for a full forecast.
Gift Cards
Yes, we have gift cards! There is no expiry and you can use it multiple times.
Hours of Opening
Monday- Saturday 7:30-5:00
Sundays Closed (except the May 20 Victoria Day Sunday and Canada Day in 2012)
Winter Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30-5:00 Saturday 9:00-4:00 Dec.1 until Easter
Closed all other Statutory Holidays except the Canada Day and Civic Mondays.
Contact us by going to the "Contact" page.
Community Service
During the year, we contribute to the following organizations in the form of donations, prizes advertising or some type of support.
B.I.A. for Haliburton- Santa Claus Parade
Camp Northland- Film Fundraiser
Camp Wanikita Fundraiser
Cannings Lake Publication and Regatta
Central Ontario Wolves- Youth Hockey
Colourfest- Haliburton Village
Community Safety Net- Books for Kids
Drag Lake Property Owners Association Directory
Ducks Unlimited- Annual Auction/Hockey Tournament
Esson Lake Regatta
Food for Kids Program
Haliburton County Fair
Haliburton County Homebuilders Assocaition- Hockey & Golf Tournament
Haliburton County Snowmobile Association
Haliburton Curling Club
Haliburton Fire Department- Golf Tournament
Haliburton Fish Hatchery
Haliburton Health Services Foundation
Haliburton Highlands Secondary School Scholarship Award
Haliburton Hospital Auxiliary
Haliburton Village ColourFest
Haliburton Legion- Book for Kids
Highlands East Fire Department-Fundraiser
Highlands Summer Theatre
Highland Storm Hockey
Haliburton Water Festival
Harcourt Park Association
Kash Dash
Kashagawigamog Lake Association- Advertising
Koshlong Lake Publication
Lake Wilbermere Association
Legion Golf Tournament
Maple Lake United Church
Medeba Camp- Donations
Minor Hockey Association
Minden Fire Department
Minden Kinsmen Truck Show
Minden Rotary Club Auction
Ontario Senior Winter Games
Places for People Project
Prostate Cancer Golf Classic
Rails End Gallery Fundraising Events
Razzmatazz Kids Shows
Redstone Lake Publication
Relay for Life
Rotary Club of Haliburton- Fireworks/Auction
Scotty Morrison Tournament for Community Care
Senior Games
The Highland Games
Those Other Movies
Youth Unlimited
Wilberforce Fair
Accessibility Customer Service Plan
If you are interested in our policy, click here to open up a .pdf file.
