Sanford Credit Union is a full service financial institution directly serving the communities of Sanford, Oak Bluff, Brunkild, and the RM of Macdonald. Through our full selection of electronic banking services we also serve our membership in Winnipeg and around the province.
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TOLL FREE 1-866-269-1903
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Contact Us
Sanford Credit Union has two full service branches for your convenience. Both branches provide the same full range of financial services. In addition, the Oak Bluff Branch is also the Canada Post outlet for the community.
| Sanford Main Branch | Oak Bluff Branch |
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7 Mellow Street Sanford MB, R0G 2J0 Tel: (204) 736-2373 Fax: (204) 736-4108 E-mail: |
Hwy #3 & Macdonald Road Oak Bluff, MB, ROG 1NO Tel: (204) 895-0005 Fax: (204) 837-1845 E-mail: |
A full service 24 HR ATM is available at the Oak Bluff Branch.
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Closed
Monday9:00 - 5:00 9:00 - 5:00 9:00 - 5:00 9:00 - 6:00 9:00 - 2:00 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday |
Closed
Monday9:00 - 5:00 9:00 - 5:00 9:00 - 5:00 9:00 - 6:00 9:00 - 2:00 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday |
Staff
Sanford Credit Union staff routinely work at either of the two branches but can be primarily reached at a specific branch as noted below.
| Sanford Branch (204) 736-2373 | ||
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| Cheif Executive Officer | David Domes | |
| Administration Officer | Donna Larner | |
| Financial Services Officer | Karen Elliott | |
| Member Services Supervisor | Jan Hunt | |
Member Services Rep (P/T) Member Services Rep (P/T) |
Sandy Pouteau
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| Oak Bluff Branch (204) 895-0005 | ||
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| Financial Services Officer | Jim Cruise | |
| Branch Supervisor | Carolyn Worden | |
| Agricultural Consultant | Harold Froese | |
| Member Services Rep (P/T) | Ray Ann Pouteau |
Board of Directors
Overall direction and policy for Sanford Credit Union is set by a 7 person Board of Directors who are volunteers from the community. If you have an issue or a comment which you feel needs to be reported to the Board, please contact one of our branches and they will provide you with a contact number for the current President of the Board.
SANFORD CREDIT UNION HISTORY
OVER 50 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO A COMMUNITY
The Sanford Credit Union Society Limited began, as it still remains today, a locally organized and run financial institution for the benefit of it's members and the community.
In the Spring of 1950, ten concerned local citizens began to work on the idea of having a financial institution of their own in Sanford. The process to get a credit union going was started by each founding citizen putting up $5.00 in share capital. This led to the issuing of Letters of Patent for the Sanford Credit Union Society by the Minister of Agriculture at the time, Francis Bell.
The original founders were Walter Moors, William Hamer, Charles Moors, George McKay, Ralph Junkin, Edward Reschke, Burton McDole, Clarence Rodgers, Henry Penner, and Laurence Murray. Incorporation soon followed and the Sanford Credit Union Society Limited was off to the races. The first offices were in Bill Hamer's kitchen. By the end of 1950 the Sanford Credit Union Society Limited had 58 members, 6 depositors, and 7 borrowers.
Milestones
While there is not room to go into detail on over 50 years of Sanford Credit Union history, we have tried below to highlight some of the significant milestones that led to where we are today.
1958 - Bill Hamer retired as "Manager" due to illness and was replaced by Ernie Manness. Offices were moved from the Hamer house to the Sanford Post Office where Ernie was the Postmaster. Board meetings were held at the Legion.
May 1962 - Because of ongoing growth a lot was purchased for a new credit union building at the "Old Locker Plant location" on Railway Ave. Jim Kingdon was hired as the first non-volunteer manager for $250/month. The new credit union building was ready for business in December 1962 with a grand opening in July 1963. The building had the first safety deposit boxes ever offered. Total cost of a new credit union branch - $10,200.
March 1964 - First line of credit loans introduced with a maximum amount of $100
April 1964 - First mortgage loans introduced with a maximum amount of $10,000 and a fixed rate of 10%
March 1970 - Term deposits first offered as alternative to share accounts.
April 1971 - Membership bond is opened to anyone, not just those in defined district
June 1972 - 1000th member signed up
Sept 1973 - Sanford Credit Union surpasses $1,000,000 in assets
March 1975 - Official grand opening of the new branch building at the corner of Mandan and Mellow Street, our current Sanford branch location which cost $90,000 to build
May 1975 - Oak Bluff Branch started in the Oak Bluff Recreation Centre basement 2 days a week.
April 1976 - Oak Bluff Branch moves from the Rec Center to the west end of Carman's General Store and opened 5 days a week.
August 1979 - Plan 24 Daily Interest Savings introduced.
June 1983 - First Data recorder introduced
Dec 1984 - First personal computer purchased
June 1985 - Brunkild Branch opened in back room of Baldwin's Shell three days a week.
July 1985 - First online banking system "GEAC" introduced
April 1991 - In an overnight burglary attempt, the Brunkild Branch was broken into. The burglars worked on the safe for several hours with acetylene torches with out success and finally left without any money, but having caused substantial damage to premises and the safe. Given existing concerns about the viability and cost effectiveness of this branch the decision was soon made to close it permanently rather than replace the equipment.
May 1991 - Night Deposit installed in Sanford Branch
February 1995 - CMHC mortgages introduced
December 1995 - Golden Accounts introduced
January 1996 - New Oak Bluff office opens in the east end of Hamm's Country Store. Lending services now available for the first time in the Oak Bluff branch two days a week
Dec 1996 - Ethical Mutual Funds introduced and offered for sale in both branches
Dec 1996 - Sanford Credit Union surpasses $10,000,000 in assets.
April 1997 - Sanford Branch is evacuated for flood protection but services carry on in Oak Bluff.
July 1997 - ATM installed in Oak Bluff.
October 1997 - Night Deposit installed in Oak Bluff.
April 1998 - First patronage ($25,000) in recent times allocated back to members
July 1998 - 24 hour Telebanking CU by Phone service introduced.
Feb 1999 - Internet Banking CU@Home introduced.
December 1999 - Assets surpass $15,000,000.
June 2000 - Automated Loan Documentation introduced
July 2000 - Sanford Credit Union Investment Shares offered for first time
November 2000 Credential Asset Management introduced offering over 100 mutual funds
December 2000 - Sanford Credit Union achieves 5% equity goal
April 2001 - First 10% dividend paid in cash on investment shares
September 2001 - Oak Bluff Branch moves to new expanded location in the former Dan Murray Chev building. The Oak Bluff Branch now has same hours and services as main branch.
October 2001 - Assets surpass $20,000,000.
January 2004 - Oak Bluff Branch takes over Canada Post outlet when Oak Bluff store closes.
April 2005 - Assets surpass $25,000,000.
