Eagle River Credit Union Awarded

2003 National Community Economic Development Award

June 3, 2003

The Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation, Honourable George Sweeney, Minister extends congratulations to the Eagle River Credit Union Limited.

In April 2003, the Eagle River Credit Union Limited was awarded the Credit Union Award for Community Economic Development by Credit Union Central of Canada. This national award recognizes and honors the outstanding contributions credit unions make to the economic development of the communities they service. Since its inception this prestigious award has focused national attention on the leadership role credit unions play in inspiring others to go beyond their present limits, and to shape promising futures within their communities.

This is a National Award for a Credit Union meeting the following criteria:

• Must provide demonstrable social and economic benefits to the community
• Must emphasize community self-help, participation and control.
• Should demonstrate that the credit union is working in effective partnership with other community-based organizations.
• Must be a major participant in bringing together other organizations, groups and individuals in the community.