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 …
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 …
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 …
Beware of Electrical and Natural Gas Dangers during Flooding
Many Manitobans have experienced basement flooding. During the spring thaw and throughout the summer, take precautions to stay safe if water threatens your lower level. In a flood situation both …
Explore Manitoba Hydro educational resources on-line
What’s yellow, has four arms, flies and is a popular safety mascot? It’s Louie the Lightning Bug! If you’re looking for some fun activities to do with young students in …
Home much these days? These electrical tips will make it a safer place to be
While we don’t often think about it, we rely on electricity for almost everything we do – it keeps us warm, makes our homes bright, allows us to access all …
Environmentally Friendly Gardening
Updated April 2020 by Darren Fife, PHEc Yards can be made more environmentally friendly with little or no cost and some reorganization of time, activity and plant varieties. Try some …
Outdoor safety for do-it-yourself projects
Updated April 2020 The weather is warm, the birds are out and it’s a great time to take on some outdoor projects. Before you build that new deck, shed, tree …
Don’t get caught in the dark – label your electrical panel
Can you read the labels on your electrical panel? It’s important to understand which circuit breakers control which areas of your home. This information is useful when doing electrical work …
Beware of electrical and natural gas dangers during flooding
Many Manitobans have experienced basement flooding. During the spring thaw and throughout the summer, take precautions to stay safe if water threatens your lower level. In a flood situation both …