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Newly launched First West Indigenous scholarship program helps pave the way for first-generation UVic student

VICTORIA, B.C- Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, recently launched a scholarship and bursary program aimed at supporting Indigenous students with their post-secondary studies. Thus far, the program has awarded $22,000 to 10 students, including two $3,000…

First West Credit Union donates $25,000 to support Ukrainian relief efforts

LANGLEY, B.C. – As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, First West Credit Union and its local divisions Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial are responding with a $25,000 donation to the Canadian Red…

Island Savings announces $10,000 donation to the Cowichan Public Art Gallery

DUNCAN, B.C.- The Cowichan Public Art Gallery Society is delighted to announce that Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, has made a donation of $10,000 aimed at supporting our goal of a world class gallery in the…

First West Credit Union and the BC Cancer Foundation look to change cancer outcomes together

LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union and BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) are proud to celebrate World Cancer Day by announcing a two-year partnership— including a total investment of $200,000 from First West and its regional brands Envision Financial, Valley…

First West remembers friend and former credit union leader Peter Podovinikoff

LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Peter Podovinikoff, a friend, former colleague and well-known figure in the Canadian credit union system. Podovinikoff served as Chief Executive Officer at Delta Credit…

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: $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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Newly launched First West Indigenous scholarship program helps pave the way for first-generation UVic student

First West Credit Union donates $25,000 to support Ukrainian relief efforts

Island Savings announces $10,000 donation to the Cowichan Public Art Gallery

First West Credit Union and the BC Cancer Foundation look to change cancer outcomes together

First West remembers friend and former credit union leader Peter Podovinikoff

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