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Meet Ed, ACU’s new live chat service
Ed is helping “Ed-ucate” members about ACU products and services, as well as assisting with their banking needs. ACU’s new live chat service is designed to be convenient, secure and…
Latest Articles
Donation to Astum Api Niikinaahk Tiny Homes Village helps a little home go a long way
The houses are tiny, but their impact is huge. The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Astum Api Niikinaahk Tiny Homes Village is the first of its kind in Manitoba—a community…
Winnipeggers take to Peg City Car Co-op as fleet, user base grows
Seeing signs for designated Peg City Car Co-op parking spots used to be rare enough to be notable, a novel topic of conversation around Winnipeg dinner tables. A dozen years…
How ACU members are growing urban forests with Trees Winnipeg
Trees, beautiful trees. Trees cool our streets, reduce air pollution and limit runoff. They beautify our city, increase property values and improve our quality of life. Yet Winnipeg’s urban forest…
Money tips
Variable vs. fixed rate mortgages: Everything you need to know
When choosing a mortgage, comparing a fixed vs. variable mortgage rate has become a tough task in an era of rising interest rates. Interest rates have been low for a…
Five strategies to tackle your credit card debt
For many Canadians, credit cards are a convenient way to shop for everything from household goods to travel or gas. But with the cost of living on the rise, paying…
10 travel tips to make your vacation budget go far
Thinking of a dream vacation, but not sure exactly how you’ll pay for it? You can still afford to travel, even on a budget! Whether it’s a weekend getaway close…
7 money-saving tips for thrifty road trip travellers
Road trips: so fun and carefree, right? But whether you’re cruising the Manitoba highways, heading out of province or taking a trip across the border, they’re not always cheap. Hitting…
Business growth
Winnipeggers take to Peg City Car Co-op as fleet, user base grows
Seeing signs for designated Peg City Car Co-op parking spots used to be rare enough to be notable, a novel topic of conversation around Winnipeg dinner tables. A dozen years…
30 years of golf and community at Shooters
Shooters Family Golf Centre breaks down its success on 30th anniversary. Family-run golf business thanks Winnipeg for three decades of success. Shooters Family Golf Centre credits its great service catered…
CEDA gives Winnipeg youth a new lease on life
Winnipeg residents have already seen the makeover of the Merchants Hotel from the outside, but the next transformation is going on inside. Originally built as a hardware store in 1914…
Winnipeg’s tasty new ice cream shop could be instantly iconic
Who’s crazier…us for opening the first day of winter, or everyone coming for ice cream in this weather?” Winnipeg’s newest spot for cool treats was born out of the warmth…
Community stories
Donation to Astum Api Niikinaahk Tiny Homes Village helps a little home go a long way
The houses are tiny, but their impact is huge. The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Astum Api Niikinaahk Tiny Homes Village is the first of its kind in Manitoba—a community…
How ACU members are growing urban forests with Trees Winnipeg
Trees, beautiful trees. Trees cool our streets, reduce air pollution and limit runoff. They beautify our city, increase property values and improve our quality of life. Yet Winnipeg’s urban forest…
Downtown Winnipeg celebration marks 80 years of community, partnerships and Money doing more™
With cookies, ice cream, games and lots of community participation, a June 27 celebration at ACU’s True North Financial Advice Centre commemorated 80 years of Assiniboine Credit Union. Simultaneous events…
ACU Employee Spotlight: Get to know our Mobile Mortgage Specialists
The ACU Employee Spotlight series features some of the many people that work at the credit union, highlighting how their unique roles help members and the community every day. In…