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First West Foundation celebrates 25 years of helping communities thrive

LANGLEY, B.C. – 2021 is a special year for the First West Foundation, the philanthropic partner of First West Credit Union. It marks 25 years since the organization was created and began making an impact throughout B.C. communities. Although the…

Simple actions can help prevent cybercrime, shares cybersecurity expert

DUNCAN, B.C. – With many Canadians spending more time online due to social distancing measures of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime is on the rise in Canada. Even before the pandemic, Canadians lost over $43 million in 2019 to cyber criminals…

Simple actions can help prevent cybercrime, shares cybersecurity expert

LANGLEY, B.C. – With many Canadians spending more time online due to social distancing measures of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime is on the rise in Canada. Even before the pandemic, Canadians lost over $43 million in 2019 to cyber criminals…

Simple actions can help prevent cybercrime, shares cybersecurity expert

PENTICTON, B.C. – With many Canadians spending more time online due to social distancing measures of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime is on the rise in Canada. Even before the pandemic, Canadians lost over $43 million in 2019 to cyber criminals…

Island Savings raises over $2,400 for food banks while supporting local business

DUNCAN, B.C. – Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union has donated $2,475 to food banks across Vancouver Island following a two-month pilot program, Get a Meal Give a Meal— a socio- economic initiative focused on supporting local…

General information

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: $18.6 billion
Members: More than 270,000
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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First West Foundation celebrates 25 years of helping communities thrive

Simple actions can help prevent cybercrime, shares cybersecurity expert

Simple actions can help prevent cybercrime, shares cybersecurity expert

Simple actions can help prevent cybercrime, shares cybersecurity expert

Island Savings raises over $2,400 for food banks while supporting local business

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