Community stories
Ed McCaffrey, Assiniboine Credit Union’s Founder and First Member
Assiniboine Credit Union’s first member Ed McCaffrey vividly remembers how and why he and his former colleagues started Assiniboine. Now over 90 years old, and although he has packed and moved…
Assiniboine Credit Union Now Bullfrog Powered
Recently, ACU moved forward on a new environmental initiative that makes it unique among credit unions in Canada. Nine of ACU’s Winnipeg locations are now choosing 100% green natural gas…
Awakened Spirit — The Art of Connecting
Earlier this year I had the privilege of being invited to showcase my artwork in a two-month long art exhibition —Awakened Spirit — at Neechi Commons. Neechi was the perfect…
Lisa Delorme Meiler’s Paintings Inspire at Neechi Commons
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This often-repeated idiom reflects Assiniboine Credit Union employee Lisa Delorme Meiler’s vision for her art. And starting in February, her talent and…
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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of student-run credit union
Just over 10 years ago, a survey circulated at Winnipeg’s Technical Vocational High School. The results showed that students at the school, commonly known as Tec Voc, felt short-changed—they were…
Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface
Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….
How to use a mortgage calculator to budget better
Learn how to use ACU’s mortgage calculator to figure out how much mortgage you can afford, and what budget you should set before you start house hunting. A mortgage lender…