Community in view
At Vision, we don’t see branch locations and target markets, we see our hometowns. We’re rooted in our communities and we know they have so much to offer. In this blog, we’re going to provide financial tips, of course, but we’ll also share stories about people, businesses and places in our communities and celebrate what makes this wonderful corner of the world feel like home.
If you find yourself wandering the streets of downtown Camrose, you’re bound to follow your nose to this popular dessert haven: The Sweeterie. Once you step inside and find yourself enveloped in the heavenly scent of freshly baked goods and sweets, you’ll be glad you did.
In the 1950s, when the town of Vegreville’s population was less than 3,000, life for students who needed extra support wasn’t always easy. Many went without a proper education. But that all changed in the spring of 1959 when a handful of parents met to plan for a better future for their children with disabilities. Flash forward to today and the parent's once-small school has transformed into the Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity.
When it seems like you’ve lived everywhere, feeling comfortable and welcomed in a community means even more. For Shrey Kothari, Vision Credit Union Investment Specialist, who has lived in India, the US, and across western Canada, that sense of welcome has been something he’s enjoyed since he moved to the “friendly and helpful” community of Camrose early in 2023.
Grants contribute more than $200,000 to support community organizations across Alberta
With the help of a local university student, Flagstaff County took on the Heritage Barns of Flagstaff project to document barns throughout the area and tell stories of the history held within their walls.
Tragedy is a powerful catalyst for change. Western Canada’s Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) knows this all too well, as their origin story is a sombre one. In the 1980s, the founders of STARS were moved to action after a pregnant woman in a rural community died of blood loss during childbirth. They believed this was a preventable loss – that no one should go without critical care, no matter where they live. And that's exactly why the local fundraising group, the Camrose Friends of STARS, was born to help keep STARS in the sky throughout rural Alberta.
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Over 41,000 people were victims of fraud in Canada last year. Though that number is staggering, the $554 million lost to fraud in 2023 is even more shocking. This year marked the 20th Fraud Prevention Month campaign in Canada and we took to social media to feature some common fraud and scam types to raise awareness and offer tips on staying safe.
This year’s RRSP contribution deadlines are on the horizon — which means it’s time to decide whether to invest in an RRSP for the tax benefits. RRSP contributions can help take a bite out of your taxes.
Scammers have thousands of tricks up their sleeves, but there are a few that tend to make their way to the top of the list year after year. Experts say that’s because they prey on universal human emotions such as love, insecurity and fear. The public are more aware of fraudulent scams today than ever before but, as awareness increases, so does the sophistication of scams, meaning more people are being targeted.
There are so many decisions involved in buying a home. Hang in there. During the mortgage process, you’ll need to decide which payment option to choose. These options determine how much and how often you’ll pay, but they can also have a big impact on the final tally for your mortgage.
Your credit score can have a pretty big impact on your life and that can be unnerving. We've outlined some of the key issues that can affect your credit score, so you can have confidence in your credit report.
Given the increased cost of living and high interest rates seen across Canada, the barriers to first-time homeownership seem higher than ever. Fortunately, there are a couple of federal programs to help put home ownership within reach of first-time buyers.
