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set up your own email account

5 simple steps to set up your own email account

Whether you’re new to digital banking or already use it, there are some quick things you can do to make day-to-day transactions easier and faster. Having an email address is…

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CFC member Agape Table serves up community nourishment

Jim Steep, executive director of Agape Table (pronounced ah-GAW-pay), reports that demand for the non-profit’s services has grown with rising food prices. The organization has been serving breakfast to some…

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Manitoba Theatre for Young People dreams big with new campaign

A home for creativity and imagination for generations, Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) has helped thousands of children and youth across the province discover the joy of theatre since…

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Money tips

set up your own email account

5 simple steps to set up your own email account

Whether you’re new to digital banking or already use it, there are some quick things you can do to make day-to-day transactions easier and faster. Having an email address is…

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Should I pay my mortgage down faster?

Have you ever asked yourself, “Should I pay off my mortgage early?” The short answer is yes. While it may be tempting to stretch out the term of your mortgage…

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How much money should I save for retirement?

‘The best is yet to come!’ If this classic saying holds true, then your retirement is certainly something to look forward to! Leisurely time with family, friends, travel and hobbies…

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Business growth

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Royal Aviation Museum travels to its final destination—with ACU’s help

A stone’s throw from the main terminal of Winnipeg Richardson International Airport you’ll find one of Canada’s hidden gems, where the airplanes are a little more exciting than your typical…

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Support local this holiday season

Support local: Why small businesses in your community need you this holiday season

Shop local. We’ve all heard this phrase, and it’s vital to our Manitoba community. Local businesses are extremely important for our economies. Not only do they create jobs and encourage…

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Follow these ‘5 Cs’ when applying for a business loan

Follow these ‘5 Cs’ when applying for a business loan

If you need financing to run or grow your company, you’re not alone. In 2022, 15% of all Canadian businesses applied for new financing in one or more of these…

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Community stories

Volunteers in a front of an Agape Table food delivery truck
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CFC member Agape Table serves up community nourishment

Jim Steep, executive director of Agape Table (pronounced ah-GAW-pay), reports that demand for the non-profit’s services has grown with rising food prices. The organization has been serving breakfast to some…

Read more ›
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Manitoba Theatre for Young People dreams big with new campaign

A home for creativity and imagination for generations, Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) has helped thousands of children and youth across the province discover the joy of theatre since…

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Zoongizi Ode creates housing solutions to help Indigenous youth aging out of care

For the past decade, Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization, Zoongizi Ode (Zoon-gai-zai O-day), has been working on smoothing the transition for Indigenous children aging out of Manitoba’s child welfare system. Along with…

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