Category: Manitoba

It’s your last chance to enter the #myNHLfamily Teammate Contest!

Posted on by Daniela Travierso

Don’t worry — you haven’t missed your chance to enter the #myNHLfamily Teammate Contest. So, be sure to enter today! All you need to do is click here by March 16 to place your name in the running to win some great prizes!

As a reminder, there’s three grand prizes of a $250 NHLShop.ca gift card up for grabs and 50 secondary prizes of a $50 NHLShop.ca gift card. Pretty exciting, right?!

For more information, speak with your Store Manager.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating our #myNHLfamily partnership.

Good luck!

There’s still time! Nominate a deserving teammate as a Value Champion by April 30.

Posted on by Daniela Travierso

Guided by our four Values, we know that Safeway teammates are going above and beyond every day to support our customers, communities and one another. Teammates who put these ideals into action and inspire others to do the same should be recognized and celebrated.

That’s what the Value Champions program is all about!

Have you noticed a teammate demonstrating one of our Values?

People-Powered — teammates who help their colleagues be their best by listening to and supporting each other, communicating openly and candidly, and encouraging positivity and fun.

Customer-Driven — teammates who go the extra mile for the customer by consistently making customers our priority, understanding their needs, finding ways to thrill them and serve them with pride.

Community-Engaged — teammates who make a difference in our communities by consistently engaging with our communities, giving back, acting in sustainable ways, and supporting local initiatives, entrepreneurs, and suppliers.

Results-Oriented — teammates who drive great results in a fair and ethical way by consistently bringing a winning attitude, delivering on our commitments, finding new and innovative solutions, and are fair and ethical in our decisions.

Be sure to nominate them as a Value Champion, today! The deadline to submit a nomination is April 30.

Nomination Process

When nominating a teammate as a Value Champion, it’s super important to provide full details such as their name, job title, and location of work. The winning submission is dependent on how much detail you provide.

Selection Process

The Value Champions Selection Committee will be selecting 100 Value Champions finalists for this year. There will be five winners, one for each Value and one national winner determined by Operations Vice Presidents.

If you have any questions, please contact sobeysrecognitionprograms@sobeys.com or visit SobeysValueChampions.com for more information.

Let’s help feed hungry tummies in our community!

Posted on by Daniela Travierso

Did you know that over three million children in Canada are living without guaranteed access to nutritious meals?

This means that countless children are starting their school day without a meal. But with the help of you, our Safeway teammates, and our customers, we can change this!

Our annual Toonies for Tummies in-store fundraising campaign starts today! By raising much-needed funds, we can help ensure healthy breakfasts and snacks are available to school-aged children with hungry tummies.

This year, Sobeys Inc. will kick off the campaign with a $100,000 donation and will match customer donations up to an additional $200,000.

The in-store campaign runs until March 16 at all Safeway locations. Toonies for Tummies is an initiative of The Grocery Foundation, in partnership with Breakfast Club of Canada, and local agencies.

When students start their day on an empty stomach, their energy levels, academic performance, memory function, and school attendance are impacted. With as little as $2, we can help fill those tummies with proper nutrition, reducing the potential risk of stress, anxiety and depression that’s linked to food insecurity.

Thank YOU for bringing this campaign to life over the next couple weeks. Your encouragement in asking customers to donate at the till will go a long way in helping us raise as much funds as we can. Together, we can make healthy breakfasts available for children who need it most in the communities we serve.

To learn more about this meaningful initiative, visit groceryfoundation.com.

Congratulations to our 2021/2022 Nourish U Safeway Graduates

Posted on by Daniela Travierso

Safeway is committed to supporting our teammates in striving for greatness — and when they achieve success, we celebrate together.

We’re so pleased to share that 10 Safeway teammates in Manitoba have successfully completed the 2021/2022 Corporate Nourish U Management Training Program.

Let’s hear directly from Kristen Hunter, SMT graduate from Tyndall Square Safeway, on what this rewarding experience meant to her.

“The Nourish U SMT program is an amazing experience that creates endless opportunities. I was able to network and form lasting bonds with many other candidates. The program courses offer engaging conservations — and all topic information can be applied to your day-to-day routine.

The public speaking course was also a very useful tool to help build up courage for anyone that may be nervous speaking in front of a crowd. To conclude, the Nourish U SMT program is very beneficial for those looking to enhance or gain new management skills to continuing growing in their roles.”

A big congratulations to each graduate. We couldn’t be prouder to have you as part of the Safeway family, and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in your career journey with us.

Nourish U is our leadership development program for corporate Store Manager (SMT) and Department Manager (DMT) training. It’s the very best opportunity to immerse yourself in our operations, get to know our teammates, and understand our products. But Nourish U is more than just an education tool — it’s the engine that kick starts our culture, brings together our brightest minds, and establishes a foundation for every successful career at Safeway.

If you’re interested in applying for an upcoming Nourish U Program cohort, visit the Nourish U tile in the People Portal for more information, or speak to your manager who’s always available to help.

Want to take your shot at winning a NHLShop.ca gift card?

Posted on by Daniela Travierso

The #myNHLfamily contest is back for our customers with the chance to win 1 of 4 amazing prizes, including a hockey season’s worth of free groceries and season tickets.

But we can’t just have our customers have all the fun. We want to give teammates a chance to get in on the action, too, with their own exciting contest that launches today — and participating is easy!

Between February 16 – March 16, click here to enter the contest by filling in your contact details.

What’s up for grabs? Three (3) grand prizes of a $250 NHLShop.ca gift card and fifty (50) secondary prizes of a $50 NHLShop.ca gift card. Winners will be randomly selected, and their gift cards will be sent directly to them.

For more information, speak with your Store Manager.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating our #myNHLfamily partnership.

Good luck!

Keep heart healthy this month

Posted on by Daniela Travierso

Did you know that 2.4 million Canadians are affected by heart disease and that it’s the second leading cause of death in Canada? February is heart health month, and our Safeway Pharmacy wants to help you reduce your risk of heart disease and increase your heart health knowledge.

What is heart disease? Heart disease refers to various types of heart conditions, such as a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, hypertension, or arrhythmia. Heart disease can affect men and women differently. Click HERE to learn more about heart health.

Pharmacy has changed roles when it comes to health care. Your local pharmacist is an educator, but also someone who is here to support you. Our Safeway Pharmacy teams can help you with heart health management and even prevention of heart disease. Here’s how they can help:

  • A member of our pharmacy team can discuss alternative behaviours that will help prevent you from getting heart disease, such as having a well-balanced diet, active living or quitting smoking.
  • Our pharmacists can create a personalized care plan that’s specific to you! They’ll meet with you to review your health history and current medications. Together, you’ll develop a plan that is suited best to you.
  • Medication reviews are a great way to understand your meds. Our teams can help you understand how the medications interact, with any side effects, and with goals to decrease the dosage of a medication.
    • Ask your local Safeway pharmacist about compliance packaging, which will help ensure that you take your prescriptions correctly and on time. We have a variety of innovative solutions.
  • Your blood pressure plays an important role in preventing and managing heart disease. Our Safeway Pharmacies offers free blood pressure testing and results are available immediately.
    • The test is simple, painless, and takes only a minute or two. This allows you to be in control of your health!
    • Discuss your results with our pharmacists – we can assess your personal history and let you know if you need to take action.

Visit your local Safeway Pharmacy team and see how they can help with your heart health management.

February is American Heart Month, which brings awareness to heart disease, stroke, and overall heart health. The key to living a long, healthy life is caring for your heart, so take note

Thank you for helping us raise more than $98,000 for local food banks!

Posted on by Daniela Travierso

On behalf of our food bank partners, a huge thank you to our Manitoba Safeway teams for your ongoing commitment to our communities and food bank partners. The need is at a record high, and every single dollar raised will help fill the shelves at our local food banks.

We’re happy to share that our Manitoba Safeway teammates and customers came together to raise more than $98,000 in support of local food banks and food programs in our communities.

In total, $4.6 million was raised in food and funds across all Sobeys Inc. banners. An impressive $3.1 million was raised from December 1 – 23. The Sobeys Inc. match weekend on December 17 – 18, resulted in an additional $250,000, bringing the total funds raised to $3.3 million. In addition to customer donations, $1.3 million in food bank hamper sales took place from November through December.

To you, our teammates, who brought this campaign to life — a HUGE thank you for your incredible fundraising efforts! The funds you helped raise will directly support hungry families in your communities, and you should feel so proud of the difference you’re making in someone’s life.

A day of remembrance

Posted on by Daniela Travierso

Today, on November 11, let us pay tribute to the many Canadian heroes, both past and present, who have fought and sacrificed for our beautiful country. For without their sacrifices, the freedoms we enjoy today would not be possible.

As a team with such deep Canadian roots, it’s important that we take a moment to pause and reflect on the courage and bravery of those who served, and continue to serve, our great nation. We will wear our poppies with pride today to honour them.

The following will be read over the PA system in our Safeway stores at 11:00 a.m. this morning to observe a moment of silence:

“Please join us now for two minutes of silence, to honour and remember the men and women who have; and continue to serve Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. During this time of reflection, we pause to thank and remember our Fallen.”

Today and always, #CanadaRemembers.

Have you entered the Safeway Talks Gift Card Giveaway?

Posted on by Daniela Travierso

Thank you for being part of the Safeway Talks community.

Safeway Talks is a great way to stay up to date on all things Safeway, from success stories and community events to new initiatives, and more.

If you haven’t entered the contest yet, there’s still time! You only need to enter once to be eligible to win.

By October 30, click here to enter for your shot at winning a $100 Sobeys Inc. gift card.

50 lucky Safeway teammates will be randomly selected, and their Sobeys Inc. gift card will be sent directly to them.

Good luck!

Mental wellbeing: building resilience and avoiding burnout

Posted on by Daniela Travierso

Yesterday was World Mental Health Day. Each year it provides us an opportunity to reconnect and re-kindle our efforts to protect and improve our mental health.

Building resilience and avoiding burnout are two very important topics that are extremely relevant in our personal and professional lives, especially given the challenges of the past couple of years.

To help you make some effective changes in your life today, we’re sharing this new tip sheet. Mental health affects every one of us and support is here.