First West Credit Union

• First West Foundation Donates More Than $300,000 to Charitable Organizations

  By Peter Strozniak  |  May 10, 2013

  British Columbia credit union and its subsidiaries support communities through regional endowments.

• ‘Journey Out of Poverty’ Tour Takes CUs to Cambodia

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 7, 2013

  The Co-operative Development Foundation’s Journey Out of Poverty tour will take six CEOs to Southeast Asia.

• Canadian Broker-Dealer with CU Stake Continues to Expand Reach

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 8, 2013

  First West Credit Union said it has extended its strategic alliance with Qtrade to at least 2019.

• Canadian Consolidation: B.C.'s First West Credit Union Takes in Enderby & District

  By Peter Strozniak  |  March 7, 2013

  Big British Columbia credit union continues partnership model, operating new acquisition as a separate division.

• First West CU Encourages ‘Family Day’ as Official Paid Day Off for Employees

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  February 13, 2013

  The nearly 1,300 employees of First West Credit Union in British Columbia were among those who took advantage of Family Day, the province’s inaugural holiday.

• Envision Financial Staff Pledges $44,000 to Charities, Organizations

  By Marc Rapport  |  December 10, 2012

  British Columbia credit union makes its commitment for 2013.

• Canada’s Envision Financial’s Angel Tree Program Returns

  By Candice Reed  |  November 15, 2012

  British Columbia credit union partners with local newspaper to ensure gifts for children and seniors.

• First West Credit Union, Oil Company Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 26, 2012

  A new lending division of First West Credit Union is off to a strong start with a multi-million dollar deal with pipeline supplier.

• Canada’s Baby Boomers Launching More Small Businesses

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 23, 2012

  Being able to create more retirement income is one of the reasons why more of Canada’s baby boomers are starting their own small businesses.

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  Bringing in the Sheaves (or Potatoes)

  September 5, 2012

  British Columbia credit union staff helps harvest the labors of spring plantings by elementary school students.