Community stories
From $50 and a dream, ACU celebrates 75 years
Assiniboine Credit Union has come a long way as it celebrates 75 years in business, growing from only $50 in assets to more than $4.5 billion. But this Manitoba credit…
ACU’s Indigenous Leadership Circle and the Mikinak-Keya Spirit Tour
Assiniboine Credit Union is committed to engaging in reconciliation. With this in mind, ACU employees who self-identify as Indigenous to Turtle Island (Indigenous name for North America) created ACU’s Indigenous Leadership…
Urban Circle Training Centre: The wellness of one is the wellness of all.
In 1990, a small group of women from Winnipeg’s North End were volunteering at a secondhand clothing outlet and wanted to get training that would lead to full-time employment. Together…
Southeast Collegiate: It’s not about a high school education. It’s about the future of people.
On the surface, Southeast Collegiate (SEC) is a place of learning that provides an excellent high school education for Indigenous students from all over Manitoba who choose SEC for its…
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How to finance your commercial renovation
Business renovations can come with cash flow challenges. A large renovation may require a significant upfront investment, which could pinch your cash flow. You may have to deal with payment…
Walk This Way: How United Way Winnipeg is making a difference
The annual event raises funds for Manitobans in need. “Walk This Way is a fun, inclusive and meaningful way to show our community how far we can go when we…
Top tips and advice from Asterisk’s best articles of the year
Curious about our most-read articles of the year? From first-time home buying tips to student budgeting advice and how we’re helping build a greener Winnipeg, these stories highlight the values…