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Vision Credit Union: Here for Good

This commemorative magazine marks 75 years of Vision Credit Union by celebrating the people who shaped it. Inside, you’ll find heartfelt member stories, archival snapshots and community milestones. It’s a look at how Vision has grown alongside rural Alberta, from the early days of handshake loans to today’s digital tools. It’s more than history. It’s a tribute to the values that build strong farms, strong families and strong communities — and to the credit union that’s proud to stand with them. Look inside to see local legacy in action.

VISION CREDIT UNION 75 YEARS / CONTENTS

CONTENTS

A 75-YEAR VISION

What began as a shoebox of pooled

savings in a Camrose seniors’ home

grew through grit, vision and rural

values into Alberta’s second-largest

credit union. From battling recessions

to launching profit sharing, acquiring

BMO branches and uniting credit unions

across the province, Vision’s story is one

of growth, steady leadership and

unwavering community roots. And it

shows that when rural Albertans come

together, they can build something

that’s here for good. – 4

A UNIVERSAL KINDNESS

A desperate morning. An unexpected

act of kindness. When Grace Torpe

needed help, her credit union stepped

up in a way she’s never forgotten. – 11

BANKING ON THE FUTURE

As the banking world shifts underfoot,

Vision’s COO shares what’s coming

next and how Vision Credit Union plans

to stay one step ahead. – 12

THREE VOICES, ONE VISION

Three member stories. One shared

belief: real success is rooted in hard

work, community and a credit union

that helps along the way. – 14

Colin and Barbara Kroetsch – 15

Dale Van Dellen – 16

Marianne and Werner

Strohhaecker – 17

BUILT TO LAST: THE LEGACY

OF VISION’S LONGTIME LEADERS

For 75 years, three leaders have

guided Vision Credit Union forward

with a steady hand, strong values and

a deep belief in doing what’s right. – 18

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

With the current head office bursting at

the seams, Vision is investing in a new

head office building to take it into its

next 75-years. – 20

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY

At animal rescue charities, hockey

rinks and food banks across Alberta,

Vision employees are showing up for

their communities and proving that

when giving back is supported, it

goes even further. – 22