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First West Credit Union and RewardStream team up to deliver innovative member referral program

September 20, 2012

Langley, B.C.—First West Credit Union has teamed up with RewardStream to launch a new member referral program in the Envision Financial and Valley First regions. Aptly named the Referral Perks program, this innovative program is designed to make it easy and rewarding for...

First West Credit Union positive toward new federal regulations for credit unions

July 6, 2012

But believes credit union partnerships should trump national expansion

First West Credit Union has welcomed the federal government’s recent announcement that it is planning to expand regulatory changes that would allow credit unions to extend their reach beyond...

Local First West Credit Union employee advances women's leadership and cooperative banking at international forum in Africa

June 25, 2012

Langley, B.C.—Kam Raman’s passion for community giving, extensive knowledge and experience, and hope that she could make a difference were perfect elements to help drive the success of the first-ever Africa Women’s Forum held recently in Botswana.

Raman, who leads Sales...

First West Credit Union joined by Kenyan female credit union leader for 10-day mentorship opportunity

June 14, 2012

Local credit union continues its longstanding commitment to international cooperative movement

Langley, B.C.—Recently, First West Credit Union hosted Roselyne Jituti, the general manager of Kencom Savings and Credit Co-operative from Kenya for a 10-day...

First West Credit Union welcomes Kelowna professional to its board of directors

May 4, 2012

Langley, B.C. – First West Credit Union today announced the appointment of Kelowna resident Robin Middleton to its board of directors, filling a vacancy created in the Valley First region earlier this year.

Middleton’s appointment was effective at the end of First West’s...