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This Week in Food
A quick check on the basics this week shows NoFrills holding strong on value for your everyday staples. A 4 litre jug of milk sits around $5.89, large eggs are moving for $3.99 a dozen, and a brick of store brand butter is holding at $5.49. Over at Sobeys, expect to pay a premium for convenience and selection. Milk is running closer to $6.29, eggs are pushing $4.49, and butter is sitting around $6.99 unless you catch a weekend flyer sale. Keep an eye out for those limit two weekend sales on butter to stock the freezer before baking season.
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Grocery Game Plan
It’s a toss up this week…
NoFrills wins on dairy baselines. Smart shoppers watch Sobeys or Superstore for weekend loss leader sales on chicken breasts and ground beef, buying bulk to freeze. For produce, skip expensive imported berries and focus on root vegetables or frozen mixed vegetables which hold nutritional value for far less. Splitting your shop between NoFrills for pantry staples and flyer hunting for meat maximizes your dollar across the board. But hey - we’re losing some sales tax in June on groceries!
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What’s coming This Week?
Expect to see heavy equipment rolling out as the annual citywide spring cleanup officially begins this Sunday, April 19. Crews are starting with a dedicated four week blitz to spruce up the downtown area. Keep an eye on the Know Your Zone app to avoid a costly parking ticket when they reach your residential streets. Moving your car early makes the sweepers' jobs faster and keeps the dust down in our neighborhoods.
Keep a close eye on the provincial flood updates if you have property outside the city or plan on travelling. The Red River is expected to peak at James Avenue between April 21 and 25, meaning the Floodway could begin operating this weekend. There is also a high risk of flooding in the Interlake region around the Fisher and Icelandic rivers due to delayed melting and high snowpack.
Expect tax deadlines to consume your weekend if you have been delaying the paperwork. The April 30 filing date is rapidly approaching. Getting your documents submitted now saves you from the final week website crashes and the stress of a last minute rush.
Looking Ahead
Book your Mother's Day reservations right now before you are stuck cooking or ordering takeout. Mother's Day falls on May 10 this year, and iconic Winnipeg brunch spots like the Fort Garry Hotel or Pineridge Hollow are already filling up their morning seatings. Scrambling the week before guarantees you will be eating at odd hours or missing out entirely on treating the mothers in your life.
Book your Mother's Day reservations right now before you are stuck cooking or ordering takeout. Mother's Day falls on May 10 this year, and iconic Winnipeg brunch spots like the Fort Garry Hotel or Pineridge Hollow are already filling up their morning seatings. Scrambling the week before guarantees you will be eating at odd hours or missing out entirely on treating the mothers in your life.
Mark your calendar for the true start of patio season when the St. Norbert Farmers Market officially switches to summer hours on Saturday, May 16. That means the outdoor canopy opens up, summer vendors return, and Saturday mornings go back to feeling like a proper community gathering rather than a quick indoor dash
Grab your tickets for the Winnipeg Goldeyes home opener happening on Tuesday, May 19 against the Kane County Cougars. With the Jets missing the playoffs, local sports fans will be flocking to Blue Cross Park early this season. The home opener includes a jersey giveaway and post game fireworks, making it a guaranteed quick sellout.
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Glossary of Links
Annual citywide spring cleanup: https://www.winnipeg.ca/news/2026-04-15-citywide-spring-cleanup-coming-sunday Know Your Zone app: https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/snow/knowyourzone.stm Provincial flood updates: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=73439 April 30 filing date: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/frequently-asked-questions-individuals/when-is-the-deadline-for-my-tax-return.html Fort Garry Hotel: https://www.fortgarryhotel.com/ Pineridge Hollow: https://pineridgehollow.com/ Winnipeg Folk Festival: https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/tickets/ Winnipeg Goldeyes: https://www.goldeyes.com/ St. Norbert Farmers Market: https://stnorbertfarmersmarket.ca/ Annual yard waste collection program: https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/garbage/yardwaste.stm MPI pothole claims process: https://www.mpi.mb.ca/
