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December in Winnipeg has officially shifted into that “cold enough to matter” zone, and grocery prices did their usual early-winter shuffle. Some things steadied, a few jumped, and a couple of pleasant surprises showed up if you knew where to look.
This week’s issue keeps things simple: where to shop first, what actually got cheaper or pricier, one real budget meal, and a few Winnipeg-specific nudges before the deeper cold settles in.
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This Week’s Quick Snapshot
- 🦃 Turkey: FreshCo leads with Frozen Grade A at $4.39/kg (limit 1).
- 🧀 Sandwich basics: No Frills holds strong — cheddar $4.95, tuna $1, bread $1.99, milk $6.25.
- 🍚 Rice pressure: Basmati & parboiled varieties bumped up; Sitara 3.62kg at $11.97.
- 🥣 Baking win: Walmart’s big 10kg flour for $9.88 continues to be a top value.
- 🧼 Washer fluid: Walmart rollback ended; Superstore sits around $4.50 now.
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No Frills
Cheapest lunch + pantry staples:
Tuna $1, Cheddar $4.95, Bread $1.99, Milk $6.25.
FreshCo
Turkey $4.39/kg (limit 1).
Strong produce + the price-match advantage.
Walmart
Baking & pantry value:
Flour $9.88 (10kg).
Shelf-stable staples stay low.
Superstore
Winter essentials:
Washer fluid ~$4.50, Safe-T-Salt $5.
Co-op
Best meat & bakery quality this week. Not always the lowest bill.
This Week’s Best Buys at a Glance
| Category | Best Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | FreshCo | $4.39/kg (limit 1) |
| Cheese | No Frills | $4.95 for 400g |
| Flour | Walmart | $9.88 for 10kg |
| Lunch Staples | No Frills | Tuna $1, Bread $1.99 |
| Washer Fluid | Superstore | ~$4.50 |
Recipe of the Week:
Baked Lentil Pasta Bake
A warm, filling, budget-friendly dinner that uses nothing fancy—and nothing expensive. Built entirely on this week’s actual prices. - You can see more details and useful info about this Recipe on HeadsUp Winnipeg Website!
A hearty budget-friendly Winnipeg meal
Ingredients & Costs
Pasta: ≈ $1.00
Lentils: ≈ $1.50
Tomato sauce: $1.87
Cheese: ≈ $1.60
Onion + carrot: ≈ $1.50
Why we picked it
Pasta + lentils = cheap protein + high volume.
Sauce stays under $2.
Cheese is the only “treat” ingredient, and even a light layer works.
How to Prepare
Boil pasta slightly underdone.
Simmer lentils with onion + carrot.
Stir in sauce, season, combine with pasta, top with cheese, and bake until golden.
Total: ≈ $7.50–$8.00 for a full pan — $1.30–$1.50 per serving for 5–6 people.
December in Winnipeg has officially shifted into that “cold enough to matter” zone, and grocery prices did their usual early-winter shuffle. Some things steadied, a few jumped, and a couple of pleasant surprises showed up if you knew where to look.
This week’s issue keeps things simple:
Where to shop first, what actually got cheaper or pricier, one real budget meal, and a few Winnipeg-specific nudges before the deeper cold settles in.
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