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Jun
05
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Recorded 2019 AGM
You may view a recording of the OMISTA 2019 Annual General Meeting here.
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Apr
22
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OMISTA Launches Green Choice Loan Program on Earth Day 50th Anniversary
The OMISTA Green Choice Loan Program officially launches on Earth Day. The program rewards New Brunswickers who choose to reduce their environmental impact at home or when on the road. >>
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Mar
26
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Issue with some retail terminals continues to affect purchases
Some customers of select financial institutions continue to have their Interac Debit chip-and-PIN card transactions declined at specific retailers. This is not a debit card issue but is an issue at some merchants who use VeriFone point of sale terminals requiring a software update. Transactions requiring the use of a PIN may be declined however, "contactless" (no PIN, just tap) transactions and ATM access continue to function normally. IfF you experience this issue you may:
Split your purchase to allow for contactless transactons (under $100 each)
Have cash on hand as a back-up until this issue is resolved
Some of the merchants affected include: Burger King; Co-op; Costco, Esso, and FAS Gas merchants (Gilbarco; La Senza; Lowe's Lululemon; Starbucks; Tim Hortons; Victoria's Secret
Repeated attempts to use the CHIP® feature may result in your card being blocked. If this happens, please call your branch and we can assist with unblocking your card. Alternatively, it will automatically reset to an unblock status after 24 hours.
Please click here to view the customer alert issued by at Interac®
For more details see the January 13 News items below.
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Mar
17
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Mar
16
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Temporary Branch Closures while we're here for you during COVID-19
Oromocto and Mountain Rd Moncton branches temporarily closed
With COVID-19 top of mind, the safety and wellbeing of our customers, staff, and communities is our top priority. Although we have temporary closure of two of our branches OMISTA is ready to help by making sure banking is available to you anytime, anywhere. Please read more to see how you can confidently do your banking from the comfort and convenience of your home, 24/7.
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Jan
13
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Intermittent Interac Debit Chip-and-PIN card purchase declines
We are aware of an issue with VeriFone terminals causing customers of select financial institutions and credit unions to have some of their Interac Debit chip-and PIN card transactions declined.
The declines are happening at some merchants who use VeriFone point of sale terminals. This is not a debit card issue but is an issue with terminals at the point-of-sale. The failure of some VeriFone terminals to meet the Interac® mandated changes of Combined Data Authentication is impacting some customers who have newer debit cards.
Transactions with these debit cards will be declined at some merchants who require the use of the PIN. However, “contactless” (no PIN) transactions and ATM access continue to function normally. Repeated attempts to use the CHIP® feature may result in your card being blocked. If this happens, please visit us in branch and we can assist with unblocking your card. Alternatively, it will automatically reset to an unblock status after 24 hours.
Please click here to view the customer alert issued by at Interac®
The issue is not impacting all Interac Debit chip-and-PIN cardholders, all merchants, or all terminals. The Interac Debit systems are working normally for all cardholders at non-impacted VeriFone terminals, and effected cardholders can still use their Interac Flash enabled card or device to complete an eligible transaction.
Which merchants have the affected Verifone POS terminals?
Canada: Global Payments (Loblaw Brand merchants), Moneris (Costco, La Senza, Victoria Secret/Pink, Bath and Body Works, Esso, Petro Canada) and other small merchants
USA: NYCE network (Walmart, Costco, Shell, McDonalds and other merchants)
Following are some options to provide an interim solution if you experience an issue with your debit card:
• Split your transaction in two to allow for two contactless (tap, no PIN required) transactions
• If you receive a CAPK error or other error message on the PIN Pad, leave the card in the terminal to complete the process
• In some cases, you may have to press the “OK” button on the PIN Pad, but this is not consistently the action required.
Current state of issue/fix:
• The testing of the terminal software fix at one of the highly impacted merchants is proving to be successful. The merchant is working to roll-out to additional stores shortly.
• Other merchants continue to make progress towards the implementation of a fix.
• Interac® continues to work with affected merchants to press for implementation of the
solution.
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Dec
18
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Congratulations to Doug Allen!
Anise Boudreau presented Doug with 10 000 bonus reward points just for using his OMISTA Credit Union Collabria Mastercard. Learn more about our customer-friendly Collabria credit cards! #ABetterWayToBank
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Nov
14
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For the 15th consecutive year, Canadians have ranked
credit unions highest among ALL financial institutions.
The results of the Ipsos 2019 Financial Service Excellence Awards show Canadians continue to place credit unions at number one in Customer Service Excellence. The awards are an annual program that recognizes Canadian financial institutions for excellence in customer experience.
Here's to the next 15 years with you—our members. Read more >>
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Oct 25
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OMISTA Awarded Client of the Year
by LMI Canada - Atlantic Region
OMISTA was one of three LMI Canada - Atlantic Region clients chosen as 2019 Client of the Year. CEO Tammy Christopher was presented the award October 25 by LMI Canada - Atlantic Region CEO Steve Daniels. The award is given in recognition of focus on the development of people and contribution to the community.
"It is companies like this that should never go unrecognized for all that they do inside and outside of their organization! Congratulations Tammy and everyone on the team, this is a team effort!!" - Steve Daniels, LMI CEO
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July
29
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SmartSAVER: Coming Soon to OMISTA
SmartSAVER is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring families are aware of RESP matching options through the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) and the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) and making the process of applying for these programs easier through an online application portal.
The online portal will allow parents and guardians to begin the application process for the CLB and the CESG and complete the process at their credit union branch when they come in to open an RESP. To learn more about these programs and eligibility rules while awaiting the SmartSAVER launch visit the CLB website and the CESG website.
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June
03
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Congratulations Ozzie MacKay
Ozzie MacKay of ACHIEVE Financial has earned membership with the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for the 17th consecutive year and is a qualifier for Court of the Table. His membership places him amoung the world's best life insurance and financial service professionals. These members demonstrate superior product knowledge and exceptional client service. When doing business with Ozzie, he will ensure your peace of mind.
Congratulations, Ozzie!
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June
03
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Congratulations Dave Gorman
Dave Gorman of Dave Gorman Financial Strategies, in Fredericton, NB, has been a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for 13 years and is a qualifier for Court of the Table for the fifth consecutive year. Achieving this status recognizes him as a top professional in the global life insurance and financial service industry. This membership acknowledges Dave for offering outstanding product knowledge and client service, as well as performing his duties with high ethical conduct.
Congratulations, Dave!
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May 24
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Your Two Cents is here!
Atlantic Credit Unions have partnered with Jonathan Torrens and his team in a digital series to talk about money.
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May
07
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Join us in wishing a fond farewell to Brenda Upham
Open House, Friday, May 24 10am - 3pm
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May
02
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Watch the recorded version of OMISTA's Live Stream AGM
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Apr
01
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Join us at Legends Restaurant at the Moncton Coliseum (Rear Entrance C). Registration and light meal at 5:30pm.
New this year, you may join us remotely by live stream. Register by clicking on the image above.
Evening will include 2018 financial results, business operation update, election of Board candidates, and proposed amendments to by-laws.
Free motor coach from Fredericton. Contact your branch to reserve your seat
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Mar 28 2019
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OMISTA to observe Earth Hour a Day Early
OMISTA is observing Earth Hour early Friday, March 29 from 10am – 11am
As a #BCorp OMISTA embraces a triple bottom line of PEOPLE, PLANET, PROFIT.
Since our branches will not be open during the global action for Earth Hour on
Sat, March 30, we will observe it Friday, March 29 from 10am-11am. We are
switching off all non-essential lights and electronics, but still open for business!
Earth Hour is the world's largest grassroots movement for the environment,
inspiring millions of people to take action for our planet and nature. Most of the
resources we use come from the environment. That’s why we must do our part
to protect the world around us! People are just one part of Earth’s vast web of life.
Let’s get back in touch with our roots and nurture nature by helping to conserve
wildlife and their habitats.
You too can “switch off” in solidarity with global efforts to secure nature and our
home, 30 March, 8:30pm.
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Mar 21 2019
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Our Temporary Pop-up Location
Hours Have Now Ended
Thank you to our new customers from Alma,
Hillsborough, and Riverside-Albert who chose to
Bank Local. Read more>>
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Mar 06 2019
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March is Fraud Prevention Month.
Recognize, reject, and report fraud.
Informing yourself is the best protection. Read more>>
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Feb 11 2019
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Riverside-Albert Town Hall February 11
Monday, February 11, 6:30pm at
Riverside-Albert Recreation Centre
All welcome to attend
OMISTA Credit Union is having a Town Hall meeting for residents of the
Riverside-Albert and Alma areas.
This will be an opportunity to learn more about what services OMISTA can offer the
area, as well as gauge the level of much-needed, additional interest and support
from residents.
We have received positive feedback on providing banking services to these communities,
however to date, only a few residents and businesses have brought their business to
OMISTA. A strong show of support is needed by the end of March to continue the
ongoing work.
OMISTA Credit Union’s temporary pop-up location at the Visitor Information Centre in
Hillsborough on Steeves Street has reopened from 9am – 4pm Tuesdays until March 12.
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Dec 13 2018
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Our Temporary Pop-Up Location Will
Reopen After the Holidays.
We are planning future Town Hall meetings with updates in the New Year. Watch
the Villages’ Facebook pages for the announcement. We continue down the path
of determining the level of support from residents from Alma, Riverside-Albert,
and Hillsborough areas. We are excited about a mutually beneficial partnership
that will allow OMISTA to provide on-going banking services in the area. To deliver
on this vision, we need residents and businesses to bank local and show commitment
to doing business together. Thank you for the support demonstrated to date in fairness,
trust, and equality in banking.
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Dec 03
2018
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Each One Teach One is an approach to providing basic and plain language
financial knowledge, in communities by volunteer employees from credit
unions. The goal of our Each One Teach One workshops is to empower
people to make the right financial decisions for themselves and their families.
If you’re interested in attending or hosting an Each One, Teach One
workshop please contact us.
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Nov 19
2018
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Bank of Canada Issues New $10 Bank Note
The $10 bank note, with depictions of Viola Desmond and the
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, acknowledges the past
and continuing efforts towards achieving rights and social
justice for all Canadians. This note has bold security features
that are easy to check and difficult to counterfeit. Some of
these are enhanced compared with the security features on
the current polymer notes. Read more>>>
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Oct
15
2018
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99.7% of Canadian businesses are small- to medium-sized.
That’s something worth celebrating!
They contribute to approximately 41% of Canada's GDP and employ 70.5% of the total private labour force,
that’s 8.2 million people! Thank you to all of the dreamers and doers! #SBW2018
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Sep
24
2018
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Congratulations to Winners of our Collabria Friends and Family Contest!
Congratulations to Gail Snelgrove, Jane Flemming, Susannah Greenwood, and Grace Christopher!
Winners of a $100 gas card each as part of welcoming all members to our new suite of Collabria credit cards.
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Sep
05
2018
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Lost Wallets Nominated for 2 Awards:
A Credit Union experiment putting Honesty, Trust, and Fairness to the test.
The Atlantic Credit Unions Lost Wallets experiment has been shortlisted for two major marketing awards!
Lost Wallets was nominated in the Challenger category of the national Strategy Awards. This category
recognizes organizations who overcame smaller budgets to create something amazing and Lost Wallets will be competing with
BIG brands! The Strategy Awards are scheduled to be announced in Toronto on September 20.
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Jul 11
2018
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Each One Teach One is an approach to providing basic and plain language financial knowledge, in communities by
volunteer employees from credit unions. The goal of our Each One Teach One workshops is to empower people to
make the right financial decisions for themselves and their families. If you’re interested in attending or hosting an
Each One, Teach One workshop please contact us.
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May 09
2018
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Everlink's Lock’N’Block® wins ACT Canada’s People’s Choice
Innovation Award!
Read more>>
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Apr
19
2018
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OMISTA's Shawn McKinley to Host
GMCC Breakfast & Learn April 26
How to Get a "YES!" From Your Lender with OMISTA's Shawn McKinley, CPA CMA.
GMCC Breakfast & Learn April 26: Learn about the power of up-to-date financial reporting, the ROI of investing in your
accountant, how to know if you need a broker, and more. Read more >>
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Apr
05
2018
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Missed this year's Annual Meeting in Fredericton on April 4?
View the presentation here.
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Jan 15
2018
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T4G of Saint John joins OMISTA and more than 2300 companies around the world Using Business as a Force For Good
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Jan 11
2018
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Credit Unions were founded on principles that guarantee fairness and trust in everything we do. We think these
principles matter to Atlantic Canadians too. See what happened when we put our theory to the test!
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Jan
02
2018
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The start of a new year is the perfect time to decide you're going to improve your financial habits. See how your pocket change
can lead to a bigger change over time with our Round-Up Challenge.
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Dec 04
2017
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Lock'N'Block is here!
Lock’N’Block™ is a new, first of its kind, card block service; it’s quick, easy, and convenient – whether your card has
been lost or stolen, you can rely on Lock’N’Block to protect you from fraud with the click of a button.
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Oct 26
2017
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The Fredericton Homeless Shelters
Wins Excellence Award
Congratulations to The Fredericton Homeless Shelters on their
win in the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Excellence
Awards in the Not-For-Profit Organization category!
Read more about oustanding achievers
in our region here.
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Oct 25
2017
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Local By Atta Wins Excellence Award
Congratulations to Local By Atta on their win in the GMCCAwards in the
Innovation category! Read the Local by Atta story of 2 brothers and
their passion for providing year-round, pesticide-free greens.
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Sept 01
2017
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The 2017 Best for the World Honorees
846 Companies Leading the Way to a Shared and durable Prosperity for All
There is a global movement of people using the power of business to achieve a higher purpose than profit maximization. They strive to use business as a force for good: good for workers, good for communities, good for the environment. They redefine success in business by competing to be not just best in the world, but best for the world.Today's leaders of this global community are honoured on B Lab's annual Best for the World List. OMISTA is honoured as one of only 846 companies worldwide who have been chosen as leaders of this global community. A total of 846 businesses across 52 industries from 48 countries are recognized on the full list of 2017 Best for the World honorees. Read more >>
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June 29
2017
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OMISTA CEO Announces Retirement
I have some news to share with you. I will be retiring from my position as OMISTA’s Chief Executive
Officer effective December 31, 2017. I have thoroughly enjoyed this job and the professionals I work
with. After 26 years in the Credit Union system, and 14 years prior in the banking and education
sectors, I’m ready for a new challenge. I feel it is an opportune time in my life to embark on new
pursuits and interests.
My 13 years with OMISTA have been extremely rewarding and I am pleased with the growth and
advancement of our Credit Union system during my tenure. Our values, based on honestly and trust,
resonate with our members and the public now more than ever. I’ll be moving on to new pursuits and
interests knowing that your Credit Union is managed by a team of talented and skilled professionals. I
look forward to the remaining 6 months in my current role working with them as we continue to evolve
and grow. Our CEO Search Committee hope to announce my replacement by late fall.
I thank OMISTA’s Board of Directors for their direction and collaboration throughout the years and our
employees for their passion and belief in providing honest financial advice. Although I am happily looking
forward to my retirement, I will genuinely miss being part of the OMISTA team. Many thanks to you, our
members, for your trust and desire to be a part of something bigger … a better way to bank.
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May 25
2017
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Lobster Fishers Stay
Rainy Day Ready
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May 16
2017
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Credit Unions in the News
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April 29
2017
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Investing in Each Other
In an interview with Leadership International, CEO
Rick Vaillancourt talks about how people, planet,
and profit all impact OMISTA's triple bottom line. Read more>>
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April 26
2017
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A Message from Atlantic Credit Unions
At credit unions, we know that trust is earned. It’s
earned through every interaction we have with you.
A refreshingly honest message from Atlantic Central’s
CEO Mike Leonard on behalf of Atlantic credit unions.
Read more >>
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April 14
2017
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OMISTA AGM Presentation
Learn more about what we've been doing to
put people before profits and operate with the
best interests of our customers and community in mind.
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April 13
2017
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Farewell to Debbie Field
Join us April 13 to celebrate Debbie Field, as she completes
her 39 year career in the financial services industry.
151 Cornhill St. branch >>
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Dec 08
2016
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Cooperative Banking on
the Boiling Point podcast
OMISTA CEO Richard Vaillancourt speaks about what it means to
invest in our community and the themes that guide OMISTA on the Boiling Point.
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Dec
05
2016
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Banking for the Community
Be part of banking for your community with OMISTA. Thank you to Conservation Council of NB for sharing our message! See p11 of the Winter 2016 edition of ecoalert magazine.
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Oct 17
2016
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CFIB Battle of the Banks reports CUs are #1!
Thank you to our small and medium-sized enterprises for ranking Canada's Credit Unions #1 among all Canadian banks! View the full Battle of the Banks report.
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Oct
04
2016
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Giving Back to our Comunity
Fredericton employees were up bright and early serving breakfast at the Fredericton Community Kitchen. All part of living our purpose of Investing in Each Other.
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Sept 24
2016
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OMISTA Crusade for Kindness
OMISTA employees from Moncton, Fredericton, and Oromocto disbursed throughout Moncton and Riverview with the mission of giving back to the local communities we all value so much. Random acts of kindness, supporting local, and focusing on sustainability were all part of the day's mission. Were you #OMISTAfied?
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