Press Releases
For the latest Kootenay Savings News Releases, please click on the links below. All media inquiries should be directed to the contact information found within each news release.
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2019 Profit Shares Announced
January 27, 2020 - The Kootenay Savings Board of Directors has declared a 2.00% patronage and share dividend which will see over $615,000 shared with members through the credit union's Profit Sharing Program. -
Exploring Strength and Unity - Boards of Directors Agree to Proceed With Regulatory Application
July 24. 2019 - The Boards of Directors for the six credit unions exploring a potential merger voted to proceed with submitting an application to the Financial Institutions Commission of BC (FICOM), requesting consent to present the potential merger to their respective memberships, resulting in a membership vote.
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Strong, Vibrant Communities are Good for Everyone
July 3, 2019 - We are proud to announce that we have given out $57,000 in new grants as part of our Foundation's Spring/Summer granting cycle.
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Exploring Strength and Unity - The Seven Partner Credit Unions Outline Next Steps
April 10, 2018 – The seven credit unions exploring the combination of their operations to serve the needs of members and communities across the Kootenay, Columbia Valley and Boundary Regions of British Columbia have released an update on the next steps in their amalgamation
process.
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Exploring Strength and Unity - Cooperation among Cooperatives
September 21, 2017 - The seven credit unions that encompass the Kootenay, Boundary and Columbia Valley regions of BC are taking the opportunity ahead of this year’s Credit Union Day to share exciting news. The partner credit unions have embarked on a process to explore the benefits of creating a single credit union to serve the needs of members and communities across the three regions.