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. 

Recent Stories

March 20, 2026
44 rural community organizations receive grants totalling more than $250,000 to support capital projects across Alberta
Finnegan, Jane and Paul’s dog, sits in front of their store, Paw.PET.ual Friends in Falher
March 11, 2026
Jane and Paul, animal lovers and business owners, are building a welcoming pet supply shop in Falher that offers quality products, grooming services and local honey.
Ariel Haubrich, Vision board member and community leader in Wainwright.
March 4, 2026
This International Women’s Day, meet Ariel Haubrich – a Wainwright leader, business owner and Vision Credit Union board member dedicated to building community.
Luisa Davidse, Senior MSR at Vision Credit Union's Camrose West End branch.
January 30, 2026
Meet Luisa, Senior Member Services Representative at Vision's Camrose West End branch. Learn about her journey to financial services and how she's built a 14-year career on trust and familiar faces in Camrose.
Bjorn and Allison Anderson outside of their butcher shop, Bear Butchering.
October 23, 2025
For many Alberta hunters, hunting is about tradition, pride, and the connection between land and table. That’s what Bear Butchering, a family-owned butcher shop near Pincher Creek, believes in, too.
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month.
October 6, 2025
October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of protecting our personal and financial information in today’s fast-paced digital world. To kick off this important month, we sat down with Darin Winder, Senior IT Manager who has over 30 years of experience “keeping the lights on” behind the scenes at Vision and what it means to keep members safe from cyber threats.

Community Visionaries

The Kinette Club of Stettler.
August 26, 2025
A mix of fun and purpose has defined the Kinette Club of Stettler for more than 70 years. Chartered in 1950, the club began as the sister organization to the Stettler Kinsmen Club and has since grown into a dynamic organization committed to service, leadership and fellowship in the community.
Camille Scheible, Director of The MAN VAN®, stands in front of two MAN VAN mobile clinics.
June 10, 2025
You can’t miss this blue vehicle driving down the street — the bold lettering, the unmistakable message and the simple truth that it’s here to help save lives. It’s called The MAN VAN®, a fully mobile men’s health clinic with a mission that’s changing the way Albertan men access care.
The Central Alberta Rescue Diving Society (CARDS) training new divers at Pigeon Lake, Alberta.
April 3, 2025
Since 2013, the Central Alberta Rescue Diving Society (CARDS), also known as the Underwater Search Team, has been committed to bringing peace to grieving families, a mission that extends across 663,000 square kilometres of Alberta’s lakes and rivers.

Friendly Faces of Vision

Ariel Haubrich, Vision board member and community leader in Wainwright.
March 4, 2026
This International Women’s Day, meet Ariel Haubrich – a Wainwright leader, business owner and Vision Credit Union board member dedicated to building community.
Luisa Davidse, Senior MSR at Vision Credit Union's Camrose West End branch.
January 30, 2026
Meet Luisa, Senior Member Services Representative at Vision's Camrose West End branch. Learn about her journey to financial services and how she's built a 14-year career on trust and familiar faces in Camrose.
Austyn Fowler standing on a farm in Viking, Alberta
September 19, 2025
Meet Austyn, branch manager of Vision’s Viking branch. He grew up farming alongside his dad and brother on the land that’s been in his family since 1927. Learn about Austyn’s journey from full-time farming to financial services at Vision, where he’s found not just a career, but a community in Viking.

Proudly Local Businesses

Finnegan, Jane and Paul’s dog, sits in front of their store, Paw.PET.ual Friends in Falher
March 11, 2026
Jane and Paul, animal lovers and business owners, are building a welcoming pet supply shop in Falher that offers quality products, grooming services and local honey.
Bjorn and Allison Anderson outside of their butcher shop, Bear Butchering.
October 23, 2025
For many Alberta hunters, hunting is about tradition, pride, and the connection between land and table. That’s what Bear Butchering, a family-owned butcher shop near Pincher Creek, believes in, too.
Marty Yurchak, owner of 1908 Barbecue, in the bottling facility in Wainwright.
August 7, 2025
Marty Yurchak, owner of 1908 Barbecue in Wainwright, knows exactly how to bottle the feeling of backyard barbecue with spice blends that bring a whole meal together.

Stories of Alberta

The Wainwright Memorial Clock Tower was built 100 years ago in 1925
September 8, 2025
Rising up in the middle of Main Street, the Wainwright Memorial Clock Tower has been standing tall for 100 years, watching over the town and the heart of the community.
A photo of the front entry of The Bailey Theatre in Camrose, Alberta.
April 16, 2025
Nestled among the historic brick storefronts and bustling local businesses on Camrose’s main street stands a theatre unlike any other. With its iconic Art Deco façade and intimate charm, The Bailey Theatre has been part of the Camrose story since 1911 and is the oldest theatre in western Canada today.

Financial Literacy

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month.
October 6, 2025
October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of protecting our personal and financial information in today’s fast-paced digital world. To kick off this important month, we sat down with Darin Winder, Senior IT Manager who has over 30 years of experience “keeping the lights on” behind the scenes at Vision and what it means to keep members safe from cyber threats.
Happy family outside their home.
June 4, 2025
More than 1.2 million Canadians are renewing their mortgages in 2025 — and if you're one of them, you're not alone in feeling a little uncertain. But here's the thing: a little knowledge (and the right lender) can go a long way in easing the stress.

Press Releases

March 20, 2026
44 rural community organizations receive grants totalling more than $250,000 to support capital projects across Alberta
July 28, 2025
Vision Credit Union Ltd. is now part of the Credit Union Dealer Finance Program, managed by CU Dealer Finance Corporation (CUDF).
March 13, 2025
Vision Credit Union is proud to announce that 40 organizations across our rural Alberta branch network have received a record combined total of $250,000 through our 2024/25 Helping Hand Grant program.

Products & Services

July 28, 2025
Vision Credit Union Ltd. is now part of the Credit Union Dealer Finance Program, managed by CU Dealer Finance Corporation (CUDF).
Happy family outside their home.
June 4, 2025
More than 1.2 million Canadians are renewing their mortgages in 2025 — and if you're one of them, you're not alone in feeling a little uncertain. But here's the thing: a little knowledge (and the right lender) can go a long way in easing the stress.

Community Events

Alberta ult
August 26, 2025
Alberta Culture Days is all about celebrating what makes our province shine – arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit. Here's a look at what's happening in Vision's communities in September.