Learn how ‘energy vampires’ consume electrical power from appliances and electronics that are on standby mode in your home.
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Tree trimming – who’s responsible?
Learn who is responsible for keeping trees, shrubs, and vegetation safely away from our electrical infrastructure. Find out how to submit a tree safety assessment request.
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Matt’s training kicked in when emergency response was needed
Manitoba Hydro Service person, Matt Haarsma received awards of commendation for his efforts to save the lives of a man and dog on Lake Lu.
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12 Days of Safety
Follow these 12 days electrical and natural gas safety tips so you and your family are safe during the holidays.
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Season’s Greetings from Manitoba Hydro
A holiday message from Manitoba Hydro’s President & CEO Jay Grewal.
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Manitoba Hydro seeks five per cent rate increase effective Jan. 1
Manitoba Hydro is requesting a 5% electricity rate increase due to the impact of the ongoing drought on the Corporation’s finances.
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Patrick Leask wins national coaching award from Aboriginal Sport Circle
By day, Patrick Leask is a Brandon Storekeeper. In his spare time, he runs Oji-Cree Softball — a sport initiative for Indigenous youth — and this year, he won a national coaching award for it.
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Extreme drought forecast to hit Manitoba Hydro’s 2021–22 bottom line
Manitoba Hydro is forecasting a potential loss of between $190 million and $200 million for the current fiscal year.
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Northern Boat Patrol’s efforts on island habitat will help gull populations flourish
Enhancements to bird nesting areas will create positive long-term environmental impacts.
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The more you know about CO could save your life
Protect yourself against CO – an invisible, odourless, tasteless, and highly toxic gas created when fuels burn without enough oxygen.