Find Satisfaction by Setting a Schedule
By Jenny Giesbrecht, PHEc In a time where all you have is time – do you ever feel like you wasted the day? Although our routines have been thrown out …
Farm equipment contact with overhead power lines can be deadly
Keep an eye out for overhead power lines when operating or transporting tall farmequipment. Most overhead power lines have no protective insulation and contact with them can be deadly or …
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 …
Kids and Teens Can Prep Meals Too!
By Tressa Alexiuk, PHEcWhile those not dealing with the very worst of the global COVID-19 outbreak are fortunate, everyone is affected to some degree by the stresses of adaptation and …
Apple Pie
By Getty Stewart, Professional Home Economist Thanks to Fruit Share I’ve had the chance to pick a large variety of prairie apples. They’re so delicious and perfect for making pie. I …
What is a teen clinic?
By Kendra Monk, PHEc “Hello! My name is Kendra, and I am a teen clinic counsellor. Have you ever been to a teen clinic before?” This is often how I …
Mandatory Home Economics Food and Nutrition Education: A Case for Manitoba
By Darren Fife There is no question that food preparation skills are an important part of healthy eating. Unfortunately, in recent decades we’ve moved from home-cooked meals to prepacked ultra-processed …
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 …
