Bulkley Valley Credit Union

Happy Monday everyone, Todays video features the 7 co-operative principles that credit unions practice. This sets credit unions apart from all other financial institutions, strengthens the community and benefits you too. Enjoy the short sing along!

The new regulations mandated by the Provincial Government is to wear a mask in all public spaces. If you must come into a branch, please wear your mask. Our staff at Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Bulkley Valley Insurance Services, and Bulkley Valley Financial Services are ready to help you but please take advantage of all our remote services whenever possible. Visit our website for full remote service contacts and see below for BVIS contact information. https://www.bvcu.com/.../covid_19_and_alternative_banking_sol BVIS Smithers- 250 847-2405 BVIS Houston- 250 845-7511

The Hazeltons' Branch donated $3000 to the outdoor fitness area at Allen Park towards more equipment. Pictured here is a group of seniors called the Maniacs who uses the area rain or shine!

Luke is a force! He has been spearheading a fundraiser for the Community Cancer Care Team selling his antipasto at Out of Hand with all the proceeds going to CCCT. BVCU donated funds towards the ingredients for his delicious antipasto. Congratulations on your success Luke!

Continuing on in our Junior series is a video to show the teenagers on Borrowing Money! Why Do People Borrow Money? Borrowing money comes at a cost. This extra cost is called interest. If borrowing money costs more, why do people still do it? Here are three reasons why:... Reason 1: They don’t want to wait It’s better to wait until you can afford something before you buy it. Some people do not want to wait. They borrow money that they cannot repay, and they go into debt. Reason 2: They need to buy something REALLY big Remember how it’s better to save money to buy things yourself? This is hard to do with something as big as a car or a house. By borrowing money, people get to use their car or house while they are still paying for it. Reason 3: They have an emergency Sometimes, people need to pay for accidents or unexpected repairs. It’s important to save money in an emergency fund so that you do not have to borrow money the next time an emergency takes you by surprise.

As of Saturday, November 14th, Bulkley Valley Insurance Services will be extending their hours to Saturday at both Smithers and Houston locations. Please adhere to all COVID-19 protocols and please take advantage of any remotes services when possible.

The Houston Branch has been busy donating to the locals schools and programs, including these donations to: Silverthorne Elementary towards the breakfast & lunch program and, Beanstock Childcare Centre to help with the purchase of new toys and education materials.

On Wednesday, November 11th, all branches and subsidiaries will be closed to honour Remembrance Day. Business will resume on Thursday, November 12th. Let's pause together to honour the men and women who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict, and peace.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union (BVCU), Bulkley Valley Financial Services (BVFS), and Bulkley Valley Insurance Services (BVIS) take the health and safety of our staff, members, and the community very seriously. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have actively followed provincial guidelines to ensure a healthy and safe experience for everyone in our buildings. This includes the mandatory mask requirement that came into effect on November 20 across British Columbia. ...This new restriction states that masks must be worn in all indoor public settings. Members who do not comply can be refused entry or service. A video has surfaced on social media of an individual entering the BVCU branch in Smithers that we feel we need to address. On Friday, November 20, an individual entered the BVCU branch in Smithers without a mask. Staff kindly asked the person to put on a mask, or he would have to leave. The individual refused and continued to record the discussion. After several attempts to ask the individual to leave, staff called the RCMP. Officers arrived and attended to the matter. We are in a difficult time and while wearing a mask may seem obtrusive at times, we need to do our part to help safeguard the health and safety of staff, members, and the community, says Jana Lukasek, CEO of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union. I am proud of how our staff continue to adapt to this challenging health crisis and the changing health requirements we need to work within, in order to operate in a safe manner. I am proud of how they handled this situation, and thankful for the assistance of the RCMP. BVCU and its subsidiaries are committed to protecting the health and well-being of our staff, members, and community by following the regulations and protocols set out by health professionals at all levels of government. We continue to take measures to ensure our branches and offices are safe with enhanced cleaning protocols and hand sanitizer for both employees and members. In addition to mandatory masks, we also ask everyone to practice social distancing in our branches and offices. BVCU also continues to offer increased remote services to provide alternative options for our customers. For more information on COVID-19, please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control. http://covid-19.bccdc.ca/