April 9, 2026

MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour

With the cost of food, fuel and utilities climbing, many Saskatchewan residents are feeling the pressure to make ends meet and are uncertain how they will afford to get by.

Brenda Dreaver, a financial literacy consultant from Flying Dust First Nation, suggests the first thing to do is to get to know your income and expenses by tracking your money coming in and going out for at least 30 days.

“Focus on the priorities, housing, food, transportation, utilities and debt,” said Dreaver. “If something doesn’t support necessities, don’t consider it a priority.”

Dreaver suggests that individuals keep an eye out for available benefits Saskatchewan residents can access such as the housing benefit, Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit (2026 Updated as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit - CGEB), the Canada Workers benefit, and other income support programs that can be accessed when filing your taxes.

“Many people are eligible but don’t apply,” said Dreaver.

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April 9, 2026
MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour
With the cost of food, fuel and utilities climbing, many Saskatchewan residents are feeling the pressure to make ends meet and are uncertain how they will afford to get by.
Brenda Dreaver, a financial literacy consultant from Flying Dust First Nation, suggests the first thing to do is to get to know your income and expenses by tracking your money coming in and going out for at least 30 days.
&ldquo;Focus on the priorities, housing, food, transportation, utilities and debt,&rdquo; said Dreaver. &ldquo;If something doesn&rsquo;t support necessities, don&rsquo;t consider it a priority.&rdquo;
Dreaver suggests that individuals keep an eye out for available benefits Saskatchewan residents can access such as the housing benefit, Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit (2026 Updated as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit - CGEB), the Canada Workers benefit, and other income support programs that can be accessed when filing your taxes.
&ldquo;Many people are eligible but don&rsquo;t apply,&rdquo; said Dreaver.
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