RONA Lac La Biche unveils newly expanded and modernized store

The store now features an additional 2,500 square feet of retail space and over 500 new products

Boucherville, Québec, April 30, 2026 – RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, operating and servicing over 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores, congratulates Greg and Valerie Bouchard, as well as Odon Manalese and the entire RONA Lac La Biche team, on the grand opening of their RONA store in Alberta. The event was marked by a traditional board-cutting ceremony attended by RONA’s dealer support team, business partners, and the local store team.

Following their acquisition of the store in April 2024, the Bouchards and Odon Manalese, owners of RONA Lac La Biche, made a significant investment to expand the retail space by 2,500 square feet. Thanks to this added footprint, customers now have access to more than 500 new products, including a wide selection of appliances, fashion plumbing and lighting, as well as kitchen cabinets, vanities, home décor, seasonal products, and an improved range of building materials.

“This transformation marks an important milestone for our store,” said Greg Bouchard. “The expansion and enhanced product offering will allow us to better serve our customers and provide a more modern, inspiring shopping experience.”

“We’re very proud of Greg, Valerie and Odon’s commitment to investing in their store and their community,” said Alain Ménard, Senior Vice-President, RONA Affiliated Dealers. “Their vision strengthens RONA’s presence in Lac La Biche and ensures that local customers can continue to benefit from a strong home improvement destination.”

About RONA inc.

RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, headquartered in Boucherville, Québec. The RONA inc. network operates and services over 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+ and RONA banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. has been supporting Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 21,000 employees, to whom it strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is invited to contribute. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. To learn more about the company, visit ronainc.ca.