Innovation Credit Union takes pride in the communities we serve. That is why we're pleased to put on events throughout the year to show you how much we appreciate your patronage. Here are a few major events our staff group assisted with in 2010.
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August 30 |
Innovation Credit Union was proud to be the Family Stage Sponsor at Battlefords Bridgefest on August 28th.
Family Stage Entertainment Schedule
11:00am - 11:45am TWINK-ELLE THE CLOWN
12:15pm - 1:15pm KING OF ALL BOBS
1:30pm - 2:30pm IMPETUS MAGIC
3:00pm - 4:00pm THE FOUR GENTS
5:30pm - 6:30pm CHARLES ZIELKE |
August 23 |
Innovation Credit Union was proud to host the 2nd annual Battle inn the 'Fords on August 20th! Click here for details and to view this year's winners!. |
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August 20 |
Innovation Credit Union and Dickson Agencies in partnership with Great Plains College and Shaw Swift Current Minor Football are proud to present the Ride This--The 3rd Annual Rider Party on August 28th from 3:30pm to 11:00pm at the Stockade Building in Kinetic Park. The Riders vs Eskimos game will be broadcast on a giant inflatable screen at 5pm. There will be live music, free fan favors, watermelon eating contests, food, games, prizes, and a silent auction. Proceeds will go towards SunDogs athletics at Great Plains College and the Shaw Swift Current Minor Football League. |
August 17 |
Innovation Credit Union particpated in Meadow Lake's Stampede Parade on June 9th to celebrate the 90th year of their Rodeo, and the Kiddies' Day Parade and Frontier Days Parade in Swift Current on June 30th and July 1st. We also participated in the Hafford Parade on August 14th and the North Battleford Parade on August 16th.
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July 5 |
Innovation Credit Union co-sponsored the iGiddy-Up Pancake Breakfast with Golden West Radio on June 30th from 7:30am to 9:30am at Innovation Credit Union's Swift Current Branch courtyard. Congratulations to Darliss Tallman, the winner of the gift basket draw from the event. |
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June 15 |
Innovation Credit Union partnered with the Western Development Museum to host Family Days in North Battleford on July 3 and 4, 2010. Click here for details! |
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July 2 |
Innovation Credit Union co-sponsored the iGiddy-Up Pancake Breakfast with Golden West Radio on June 30th at Innovation Credit Union's Swift Current Branch courtyard. We raised $725.20 at the breakfast for the Canadian Mental Health Association and Innovation Credit Union is donating $274.80 to make it an even $1,000.00. Click here for details on the breakfast and our other Frontier Days activities! |
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June 14 |
Dickson Agencies, an Innovation Partner, sponsored the Ponteix Ambulance Golf Classic for the second year and have helped to raise over $6,000 to support the operation of the community ambulance. This is increase from last year's total of $4,200. Special thanks to everyone who helped putting together another successful event. |
June 11 |
Innovation Credit Union held our Cabri Branch's Re-Grand Opening on June 10th, 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Click here for details! |
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June 11 |
In 2009, some courageous North Battleford Branch staff members shaved their heads as a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life. This year, the iShave fundraiser continued! Barry Verhoeven, Jay Crockett, Adrian Delainey, Tyler McKay, and Lee Ulmer of our North Battleford Branch shaved their heads and raised over $5,000 for the Relay for Life taking place in North Battleford on Friday, June 11th. We would like to congratulate all the volunteers on their dedication to raising money for a cure.
Featured in the photo from left to right: Adrian Delainey, Tyler McKay, Jay Crockett, Lee Ulmer, and Barry Verhoeven. |
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June 7 |
Innovation Credit Union's Picnic inn the Park was held on June 6th at Riverside Park in Swift Current. Click here for all the details!
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May 26 |
Innovation Credit Union held a Re-Grand Opening of our North Battleford Branch on Tuesday, May 25th. Click here for details.
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May 20 |
Team Innspiration, one of Innovation Credit Union's Relay for Life teams, hosted their annual Relay for Life BBQ on Thursday, May 20th at the North Battleford Branch. Attendees could purchase a hamburger or cheeseburger and drink for $5 or two hotdogs and a drink for $5 with all proceeds going towards the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life. We are proud to announce that over $2,400 was raised for North Battleford's Relay for Life! Thank you to everyone who attended. |
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May 19 |
Innovation Credit Union hosted a Graduate Information Luncheon for graduating students in Gravelbourg on May 19th, 12pm at the Gravelbourg High School. Attendees were treated to a free lunch, door prizes, and a special gift for all graduates!
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May 7 |
Innovation Credit Union's Innovation Butterflies Relay for Life team hosted a garage sale at the Swift Current Branch on Saturday, May 1st. Attendees could purchase a hot dog, drink and dessert
for only $5.00 with all proceeds going towards to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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May 5 |
Innovation Credit Union was awarded the Community Contribution Award at the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards gala held on May 4th in North Battleford. Thank you to all of our staff as this award is a great acknowledgement of all the hard work they do in our communities. |
April 14 |
The Innovation Credit Union Board has determined that our Annual Meeting will alternate between North Battleford and Swift Current each year, and that an additional informational meeting will be held in another branch location. This year, our Informational Meeting took place in Meadow Lake and the Annual Meeting took place in Swift Current:
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Annual Meeting |
April 12, 2010, 7:00pm
Catholic Church Hall
Meadow Lake, SK
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April 13, 2010, 7:00pm
Canadian Royal Legion Hall
Swift Current, SK |
Click here to view a press release detailing the meeting.
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February 23 |
Between January 20 and February 22, the SJHL Credit Union Cup visited all the communities with a junior hockey team. On Wednesday, February 10, the Credit Union Cup was on display at Innovation Credit Union's North Battleford Branch so that staff and members had the opportunity to have a picture taken with the Cup. SJHL President Laury Ryan was also at the local arena in the evening to meet with SJHL staff, corporate sponsors and fans.
Featured in the photo: Interim CEO, Susan Woods.
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February 23 |
Innovation Credit Union and Pioneer Co-op were proud to invite you to an afternoon of family skating and fun on Family Day. Congratulations to Sandi Silzer, the winner of the Nintendo Wii®!
Featured in the photo: Sandi Silzer.
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January 29 |
The Board of Directors of Innovation Credit Union hosted two special membership meetings on January 27th and 28th. Thank you to those who attended. |