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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...

May 2, 2012

25 charities in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Kitimat, and Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson valleys benefit from the annual grant program

Langley, B.C. — The First West Foundation, the private, charitable arm of First West Credit Union, today announced that...

May 1, 2012

B.C.’s third-largest credit union to also host an international female credit union leader to continue its longstanding commitment to the Canadian Cooperative Association

Langley, B.C.—First West Credit Union today announced a commitment of $150,000 over three...

May 1, 2012

Shaving a year of time off processes benefits members and employees as First West strives to keep it simple

Langley, B.C.— First West Credit Union today announced that its Lean program has created 562,000 minutes—or over a year’s worth—of time-...

May 1, 2012

Funding accelerates growth in the Canadian diamond industry

Langley, B.C. — First West Capital today announced it has funded a multi-million dollar expansion deal for Crossworks Manufacturing, the largest manufacturer of...