Anticipation is growing among staff and members as SASCU's Sicamous branch prepares to reopen after almost nine months of extensive renovations.
After the work was announced in late March, credit union services moved into a smaller, temporary space during construction to continue serving members. They're now preparing to move back in and debut the refurbished facility, which management is confident has been worth the wait.
"This was a floor-to-ceiling renovation," branch manager Eldon Kralkway said in a media release. "I've watched the progress and know our community will love the results. It's built to endure Sicamous and area are well served with their diverse financial needs well into the future."
The branch sports a new design with "proven technologies" that will provide a modern banking experience with familiar faces. New features in the building include a community room for non-profit bookings, and an education centre where members can get hands-on learning to improve their financial well-being. To help take the stress out of financial dealings, members can enjoy a coffee while their children are kept entertained in the SASCU Kids' Quarters.
"It's a great investment into the Sicamous community and a great setting for people to design their own financial futures," SASCU CEO and president Barry Delaney said in the release. "People feel inspired and uplifted as soon as they enter, and will leave with confidence to turn their renewed sense of hope into action."
To accommodate the move into the newly renovated space, the Sicamous branch will close early at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, and remain closed Saturday, Dec. 14. Always closed on Sunday and Monday, the branch will reopen at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, ready to welcome members to the upgraded facility.
"We appreciate the members' and staff's patience and flexibility as we worked through this renovation," Delaney added. "I am confident they will see it was worth the wait."
Details of the grand opening will be released in the new year.
