Community News
Celebrating 70 YEARS!
Apr 27. 11
Celebrating 70 Years and Growing With You!!!
Your locally owned and operated Financial Institution is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this spring by awarding a total of $70,000 to *not-for-profit groups in our service areas. $17,500 has been donated to one successful applicant from each of our four branch offices.
Bulkley Valley Credit Union thanks EVERYONE who submitted an application to help us celebrate our anniversary this year.
We are elated to announce the four winning entries!
The winners are:
(listed in no particular order)
In Lakes District:
The upgrading project at the Fall Fair Grounds to rebuild the cattle show rings and install new gates on the livestock barns and a new sound system. Proposed by the Lakes District Fall Fair.
In Houston
The project for the Legion loft to make it wheelchair accessible allowing the entire community to better use the facility. Proposed by the Ladies Auxiliary #249.
In New Hazelton
The development project for the front entrance of the Roche View Lodge to be more accessible by building a new sidewalk and installing automatic doors. Proposed by the Roche View Lodge Society
In Smithers
The renovation project to upgrade the washroom, kitchen and service areas of the Driftwood Hall to keep this historic asset available for the community. Proposed by the Glenwood Hall Committee.
We thank everyone for their submissions and for continued patronage of your local credit union!
In Our Community
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Drop in Music Program
Houston Secondary School X-Block Drop in Music Program recently received $700.00 for the purchase of a second electric guitar and amp.
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Let the renovations begin!
Bulkley Valley Credit Union recently helped Skeena Place with their kitchen renovation project.
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June 22 Relay in Houston
Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life gives us the opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember and honour loved ones lost to cancer and fight back against all cancers. June 22 in Houston this year!