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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.

CONTENTS \ VISION CREDIT UNION 75 YEARS

CONTENTS

UNITED IN VISION: THE CREDIT UNIONS

THAT BECAME PART OF VISION’S STORY

From Encompass’ farm radio gatherings

to Pincher Creek’s wartime roots and

Caisse Horizon’s Francophone

beginnings in Girouxville, Vision’s

mergers reflect decades of rural

tradition. Each partner brought its

own story, from handshake banking,

to kitchen-table branches and deep

ties to community life. – 25

VISION’S INDUSTRY-LEADING

PROFIT SHARES PROGRAM

Vision’s industry-leading profit sharing

program returns 75 percent of the credit

union’s profits to members. Learn how

it started, how it works and how it has

grown since it began. – 30

STORIES FROM wITHIN

From heartfelt conversations to

hometown traditions, five employees

reflect on what makes Vision different.

Their stories show how connection, care

and conviction have shaped 75 years

of service – and continue to define

what banking means today. – 32

Dale Morrical – 33

Jennifer Young – 34

Dan Szott – 35

Luisa Davidse – 36

Austyn Fowler – 37

A STEADY HAND ON THE wHEEL

Vision Credit Union’s board has guided

the credit union through economic

downturns, technology changes,

mergers and personal loss, all with

uncommon consistency. – 38

BOOKENDS: BANKING THROUGH THE AGES

Meet Bryan and Ben, two Vision

members separated by seven decades.

One recalls bank books and Bel Airs,

the other dreams of Lamborghinis,

swimming pools and candy, but both

prove that saving money always starts

with imagination. – 40

ON THE BACK COVER

Member Colin Kroetsch shares his

perspective on 19 years of banking

with Vision Credit Union.