CVCU members have voted “yes” to building a stronger credit union.

In late November 2025, the members of Columbia Valley Credit Union (CVCU) voted in support of a merger with Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU).

While CVCU became Kootenay Savings on January 1, 2026, it is business as usual in the short term for the people who bank with CVCU. Scroll down and read more to find out what this means for you.

Benefits

How will the merger with KSCU impact CVCU members, employees, and our community?

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Questions Answered

Questions on the upcoming merger? We want to hear from you.

Updates & FAQs

Learn about the transition including the most Frequently Asked Questions.

What changes can you expect?

It’s business as usual in the short term.

While CVCU became Kootenay Savings on January 1, 2026, it is business as usual in the short term for our CVCU members.

You will have the same online banking access through cvcu.bc.ca, and in-branch support from the CVCU employees in Golden that you know and trust.

In early January, you will see temporary KSCU signage at the branch in Golden and the Kootenay Savings name on some branded material. The rest of your banking experience will remain the same. As we move through this transition, we will communicate with you well in advance of any changes or new opportunities. Learn the latest news in our Updates & FAQs section. Read the media release about the merger.

Before the CVCU member vote, our two credit unions shared “the why” behind this merger. Watch and learn more.

Here is how this merger has unfolded and what you can expect in the months ahead.

Still have questions?

Your Member’s Guide to the Proposed Merger answers your questions and shares details on this merger. Click here to read more.

“CVCU has made a significant impact on Golden and area, and the KSCU team is looking forward to the opportunity to continue this legacy.”

Mark McLoughlin,

President and CEO of KSCU