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Post-Secondary Education, Money and Me! Some ideas to help students look after money – Part 4

Part 4: Be Your Own “Accountant” By the Association of Saskatchewan Home Economists There are many apps on the computer and phone that can help you keep track of your …

Consumer Smarts / Money Matters

Post-Secondary Education, Money and Me! Some ideas to help students look after money – Part 3

Part 3: Tips to stretch your Dollars By the Association of Saskatchewan Home Economists There are many ways to achieve this in all areas of spending such as food, entertainment, …

Consumer Smarts / Money Matters

Post-Secondary Education, Money and Me! Some ideas to help students look after money – Part 2

Part 2: How to be your own Financial Manager By the Association of Saskatchewan Home Economists Don’t be afraid to ask for help with your finances! Keep all receipts (including …

Consumer Smarts / Money Matters

Post-Secondary Education, Money and Me! Some ideas to help students look after money – Part 1

Part 1: Financially, what does your academic year look like? By the Association of Saskatchewan Home Economists Money seems to disappear quickly and one wonders where it went! Managing expenses for …

Consumer Smarts / Food & Nutrition

How to Enjoy Vegetables and Fruits All Year Round

By Melodie Ho, RD We all know that eating lots of vegetables and fruits is important for good health. But it can sometimes be a challenge to include a variety …

Consumer Smarts / Food & Nutrition

Reduce Your Food Waste!

By Symone Moodoo, RD Do you ever look in the fridge and find groceries that have gone bad because you either a) may have forgotten the food you bought earlier …

Consumer Smarts / Food & Nutrition / Money Matters

How to become a savvy food shopper!

By Symone Moodoo, RD Eating healthy can be quite costly but especially during these COVID-19 times. With lower income, healthy eating may seem unrealistic. Luckily, there are a handful of tips …

Consumer Smarts / Housing / Manitoba Hydro

Recognizing natural gas leaks

When it comes to natural gas safety, it’s important to know how to recognize the warning signs of a natural gas leak both inside and outside your home and then …

Consumer Smarts / Manitoba Hydro

What is a GFCI and how can it save your life?

Is your home equipped to protect you and your family from electrocution? A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is a special type of outlet designed to trip when it detects …

Consumer Smarts / Housing / Manitoba Hydro

Are your trees making you vulnerable to hazard? Time to trim?

Trees add beauty, shade and value to our homes but it’s important for homeowners to keep their trees from growing too close to power lines and other electrical equipment. Here’s …

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