Jason Halstead
Opportunities for Employment: A new approach to matching job seekers with local businesses
The motto for Winnipeg employment agency Opportunities for Employment is “Get Ready, Get Hired” — and this is accomplished with the process of “Assess, Equip and Connect.” It’s this last word in…
Renovating Village Canadien: New buildings; a better mortgage
Manitoba’s largest housing co-operative, Village Canadien, is wrapping up a major upgrade and credits its relationship with Assiniboine Credit Union for realizing the project. Village Canadien Cooperative is completing an…
Tickets, please! On track & expanding the adventure with Prairie Dog Central
The history and future of Canada’s oldest operating steam engine, featuring the Prairie Dog Central Railway. It’s full steam ahead as the Prairie Dog Central Railway rolls past a half-century of operations….
Rising together with Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company
This locally famous bakery is all about grassroots, gives a better economic share to farmers and provides a living wage to employees. Most Manitobans have seen the jaw-dropping displays of…
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10 steps to buying your first home
Buying a new home in Winnipeg can be an exciting time. After all, you can finally move into a place to call your own—whether you’re leaving that long-term rental property,…
Sustainability: How ACU is turning words into action
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ACU’s grants program invests locally
Healthy, vibrant and diverse communities don’t just happen—they’re created over time by people, organizations and businesses continuously working together for the common good. These organizations require resources to take action…