{"id":53070,"date":"2025-03-17T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=53070"},"modified":"2025-03-17T16:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T19:30:00","slug":"fall-river-credit-union-re-opens-fan-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=53070","title":{"rendered":"Fall River Credit Union re-opens to much fan fare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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FALL RIVER:<\/strong> It was a celebratory atmosphere at the Fall River branch of East Coast Credit Union on March 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The branch was celebrating its grand re-opening after renovations to a sleek fresh look aimed at being more customer-oriented and friendly had been complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While renovations were on going on for several weeks, the Credit Union and customers were utilizing a trailer adjacent to the branch. The ATM remained operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you walk into the newly made branch, you see a large photo on the wall of a pristine looking lake. A Halifax-area photographer took it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another change one will notice is a new lounge area with a TV that has comfortable chairs for you to sit in while you wait for your meeting with one of the staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The teller desks have also moved from being on the right-hand side to facing you as you go in and there\u2019s a separate desk where staff can serve customers near the doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also more inviting and spacious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The photo of a lake that is on the wall at the Credit Union. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Yummy chocolate sweets from Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop were a hit with attendees. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Fellow Fall River businesses, like Merida Law, came down to the celebration to see the new digs. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Longtime Credit Union customer Barry Dalrymple cuts the ribbon. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A Credit Union rep helps a customer enter their prize giveaway contest. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Event attendees speak to Amanda MacDonald of the Credit Union at the Fall River branch’s grand re-opening. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Barry Dalrymple and another attendee at the celebration speak. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Fall River Credit Union’s Margaret O’Brien speaks to Barry Dalrymple and his wife Margo at the grand re-opening. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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