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Valley First seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness

PENTICTON, B.C. – Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, and its philanthropic partner, First West Foundation, has launched the second phase of its Simple Generosity program—#CommentsOfKindness. The program encourages the public to show their appreciation for local charities by nominating…

Island Savings seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness

DUNCAN, B.C. – Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, and its philanthropic partner, First West Foundation, has launched the second phase of its Simple Generosity program—#CommentsOfKindness. The program encourages the public to show their appreciation for local charities by nominating…

Envision Financial seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness

LANGLEY, B.C. – Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, and its philanthropic partner, First West Foundation, has launched the second phase of its Simple Generosity program—#CommentsOfKindness. The program encourages the public to show their appreciation for local charities by nominating…

Local organizations come together to help Windsor Plywood employees

SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C. – After a devasting fire at Windsor Plywood has left many employees temporarily out of work, local businesses have stepped up to help. Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, has donated $10,000 worth of Country Grocer…

Otter Co-op and Envision Financial partner on largest deal in credit union’s history

LANGLEY, B.C. – Two local, member-owned co-operatives— Otter Co-op and Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union— have partnered on a financing deal worth $84 million. This financing deal enables Otter to acquire eighteen fully operational liquor stores which will join…

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Formation: Jan.1, 2010 with earliest predecessor credit union established 1946
Comparative size: Third largest credit union in B.C.; fifth largest in Canada
Total assets and assets under management: $19.6 billion
Members: More than 280,000
Employees: Approximately 1,250
Head office: Langley, B.C.
Branches: 45

Previous mergers

Island Savings merged with First West in 2015
Enderby & District Credit Union merged with First West in 2013
Envision Credit Union and Valley First Credit Union merged in 2010, forming First West
Delta Credit Union and First Heritage Savings merged in 2001 to form Envision Credit Union
Valley First amalgamated with Armstrong Spallumcheen Savings & Credit Union and purchased KCP Credit Union in Kamloops in 2001.

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Valley First seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness

Island Savings seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness

Envision Financial seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness

Local organizations come together to help Windsor Plywood employees

Otter Co-op and Envision Financial partner on largest deal in credit union’s history

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