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Media Advisory/ Interview OpportunityBMO Bank of Montreal Celebrates New Branch Opening with $100,000 Donation to Grant MacEwan College

In celebration of the grand opening of the new Hampton Market Branch in West Edmonton, BMO Bank of Montreal invites customers, friends and neighbours to a fun-filled, family day on Saturday, May 10, featuring special appearances by Tony Michael and the Foggy Minded Mountain Boys and BMO the Bear. The Bank will also present a cheque for $100,000 to the Grant MacEwan College to establish the BMO Financial Group Leadership Scholarship Endowment, a fund that, each year, will enable deserving individuals to receive an education they might not otherwise be able to access.

“We're thrilled with our new location in The Grange, a fast growing community with a diverse population,” said Lynda Taylor, Vice President, Edmonton District, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Collectively, BMO staff are fluent in seven languages and are eager to offer knowledgeable and professional financial advice and solutions to existing and new BMO customers,” added Taylor.

“Our gift to Grant MacEwan College demonstrates BMO's commitment to the community and to one of our most valued areas of giving – life-long learning and higher education,” said Ted McCarron, Senior Vice President, Prairies Division, BMO Bank of Montreal.

WHEN:	Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Speeches and ceremony start at 12:00 noon
WHO:	Ted McCarron, SVP, Prairies Division, BMO Bank of Montreal Lynda Taylor, VP, Edmonton District, BMO Bank of Montreal Dave Wilson, Personal Area Banking Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal Linda McLeod, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal Dr. Janet Paterson-Weir, Executive VP, Grant MacEwan College
WHAT:	Brief remarks Cheque presentation to Grant MacEwan College Ribbon cutting ceremony and photo opportunities BBQ, raffle prizes, family entertainment including face painters and balloonists Interview opportunities with BMO executives and College Foundation representative
WHERE:	BMO Bank of Montreal Hampton Market Branch, 6220 – 199^TH Street, Edmonton

What customers can expect at the new BMO Bank of Montreal Hampton Market branch:

Friendly staff in large, state-of-the-art premises built at a cost of $1.6 million.
Full service branch open six days a week from Monday to Saturday.
17 employees who provide a full range of financial services in English, French, Ukrainian, Italian, Turkish, Hindi and Arabic.
Free parking for customers, access for physically challenged individuals and two Instabank automated banking machines, including a drive-through ABM.

“Also to the AIR MILES collectors in Edmonton, we have another reason for you to bank with BMO. Now our customers can collect AIR MILES reward miles whenever and wherever they make purchases using their BMO Bank of Montreal debit card,” said Lynda Taylor. “No other bank can help you collect faster and redeem quicker and we are the only major financial institution that rewards debit, credit and online purchases with access to a comprehensive choice of more than 800 reward and travel options,” added Taylor.

BMO Bank of Montreal recently re-launched its Mosaik Gold AIR MILES Reward Option, providing cardholders an exclusive 20 per cent discount on all AIR MILES flight redemptions on any of the AIR MILES Reward Program's extensive roster of eleven airline reward partners.

BMO Bank of Montreal serves customers through 29 branches in the Edmonton area. BMO is a proud contributor to charitable, cultural and educational programs in the Edmonton region.

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