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The Short Version: Winnipeg groceries are getting political. We track massive price gaps on chicken and beef, plus how Manitoba’s new pricing study could finally bring relief.
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Hey Winnipeg! It is Friday, February 27, and we are staring down a serious cold snap. Saturday is bringing brutal highs around -21°C. The city's residential parking ban is officially in effect until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, so double check your street signs to avoid a hefty ticket. If you need to restock the fridge or prep some big batch meals, today is absolutely the day to do it. Grab your reusable bags and let us get this sorted fast so you can stay cosy indoors all weekend long.
If you are brave enough to venture out, it is Polar Bear Weekend at the Assiniboine Park Zoo. They are running special activities to celebrate International Polar Bear Day. For a more relaxed vibe, head to The Forks on Sunday afternoon for their Learn to Winter sessions by the fire. Just make sure to bundle up and keep your pets indoors as much as possible with these freezing temperatures.
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This Week in Food
We crunched the live carts across the city to find you the best actual value on the expensive stuff before you head out.
Item | Superstore | FreshCo | Sobeys | Red River Co-Op |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chicken Breasts (Boneless/Skinless) | N/A | $17.39 / kg | $19.82 / kg | ~$24.22 / kg |
Ground Beef | $9.00 / pack | N/A | $17.61 / kg | ~$22.00 / kg |
Strawberries (454g) | $6.00 | $5.99 | $7.99 | $6.99 |
Broccoli | ~$2.50 / crown | $8.80 / kg | $4.99 / bunch | ~$9.90 / kg |
Butter (454g): Sobeys, FreshCo, and Superstore are holding steady at an excellent $5.99. No Frills is right there at $6.00. Skip Red River Co-Op for baking supplies today since their store brand is up at $7.49.
Milk (4L 2%): Superstore wins the milk run at $5.94 for Beatrice. FreshCo is a penny away at $5.95 for Lucerne. Sobeys sits at $6.35, and Co-Op is up over $7.00.
Eggs (Large): Superstore and Co-Op are tied for a quick 12-pack at $3.99. If you are feeding a crowd, Sobeys has a great 18-pack value at $6.09.
Bread (570g): Superstore and FreshCo have their store brand loaves for an unbeatable $2.48. No Frills is practically tied at $2.50.
Bananas: Sobeys takes the produce crown at $1.74 per kg, easily beating FreshCo at $1.96 per kg. Superstore is pricing theirs by the bunch at $2.21.
Flyer Finds: FreshCo is dropping 1kg Kraft Peanut Butter to $4.99 and Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent down to $4.99.
Grocery Game Plan
Your best move this week is to get your shopping done today before the wind chill becomes unbearable. Before you brave the aisles, make sure you are armed with the right digital tools to clip coupons and check stock on the fly. You can find a curated list of the best tools in the grocery app section of the HUL directory for Grocery Savings Apps & Resources around Winnipeg!
These details and more, updated regularly on our website’s This Week section
What’s coming This Week?
Coming Soon!
Get ready to lose an hour of sleep. Daylight Saving Time begins next Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 a.m. You will need to set your manual clocks forward, and it is the perfect reminder to swap out the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Also, the City of Winnipeg Spring Leisure Guide drops very soon. If you want to get your kids into swimming lessons or book a recreation programme, you should log in and update your city account this week so you are ready for the registration rush.
On the grocery front, keep your eyes peeled for surprise sales on staples like dairy and eggs over the next few weeks. The Manitoba government just launched a major grocery pricing study, and with the provincial budget dropping soon, local chains might start running highly competitive promotions to look good. We are also watching for the new federal groceries benefit top-up that is expected to roll out this spring to help ease household budgets.
Events to Catch
If you need an excuse to plan a date night or a parent escape, the Winnipeg Whisky Festival hits the RBC Convention Centre next week on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7. It is a fantastic excuse to sample some great food pairings and warm up from the inside out.
If whisky is not your thing, First Fridays in the Exchange is happening on March 6. It is a brilliant way to explore local galleries, grab a coffee, and support Winnipeg artists without spending a fortune.
Hockey fans should also clear their Saturday evening schedule. The Winnipeg Jets are taking on the Vancouver Canucks at Canada Life Centre on March 7 for Country Night, which always brings a great crowd and high energy to downtown.
These details and more, updated regularly on our Looking Ahead Page!
Looking Ahead
2-WEEKS OUT
March is just days away, bringing that very welcome shift in daylight hours. The snow is not gone yet, but we are slowly inching toward spring weather. As things thaw, pothole season will be back with a vengeance, so keep an eye on your tire pressure and drive carefully to avoid an unexpected MPI claim.
Parents, this is your friendly reminder that Spring Break for most Winnipeg school divisions runs from March 30 to April 3. If you haven't booked your kids into a day camp or planned your time off, start looking into it now before spots fill up.
3-4 WEEKS OUT
Homeowners should also start thinking about their spring maintenance. Go ahead and book your appointment to swap out those winter tires now before the massive rush hits in April, and circle March 24 on your calendar for the provincial budget announcement to see how it might impact local affordability.
These details and more, updated regularly on our Looking Ahead Page!
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