Several local activities and groups will benefit from money raised earlier this year by Sunrise Credit Union branches, and their members.
The 19 branches that make-up Sunrise Credit Union held a combined total of 26 fundraising events over the spring and summer.
In Ste. Rose, the branch there raised $1100 for the Fitness Centre, while the Grandview branch brought in $1300 dollars for the Parkland Humane Society.
In Shoal Lake, $1,005 was raised for the Oakburn Community Hall, while the Strathclair Fire Department received $1,004 through fundraising efforts at their branch.
And, four groups in Minnedosa received funding, including $512 for the Minnedosa Drop-In Centre, $300 for the Canada Day Committee, $283 for the Fun Fest Committee, and $252 for the Minnedosa Museum and Heritage Village.
In total, $27,893.89 was raised by Sunrise Credit Union branches this year for local community groups and activities.
Sunrise Credit Union president and CEO Tim Klassen applauded the time and effort given by their staff to hold these fundraising events, as well as thanking their members for supporting these initiatives.
