Community stories
Why choose a credit union instead of a bank?
Did you know that one in three Canadian adults is a member of a credit union or caisse populaire? While Canada’s big banks may be the loudest financial service providers…
Oshki-Giizhig provides FASD support rooted in Indigenous traditions
Eric Friesen’s job is to take a chance on people. He’s the Executive Director of Oshki-Giizhig Inc., an Assiniboine Credit Union member supported by the credit union’s Community Financial Centre…
Building sustainable university projects for community inclusion
The University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation (UWCRC) has no interest in building ivory towers. Instead, UWCRC helps build sustainable projects like Winnipeg’s Downtown Commons, which welcomes “a wide cross-section…
CEDA gives Winnipeg youth a new lease on life
Winnipeg residents have already seen the makeover of the Merchants Hotel from the outside, but the next transformation is going on inside. Originally built as a hardware store in 1914…
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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…