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PRINCE ALBERT, SK, June 19, 2008 – On Saturday, June 21, BMO Bank of Montreal will celebrate the grand opening of its new Prince Albert branch at 500 – 801 15th Street East in the new Cornerstone retail and commercial complex.
The festivities include a BBQ, children's entertainment and a chance to win an iPod, golf packages, and AIR MILES coupons ranging in value from 25 to 1,000 reward miles. BMO invites all of its customers and neighbours to drop by for complimentary food and refreshments, to take a tour of the new premises and to meet the staff.
At 7,600 square feet, the branch represents an investment of $1.8 million with convenient features such as ample free parking, a drive-through ABM and additional space including more private offices for improved customer service.
Led by branch manager Rita Stanley, the Prince Albert branch has 27 financial professionals who offer a full range of personal and commercial products and services.
“We are especially pleased to have made this investment in the Prince Albert region, knowing that with these enhanced facilities and services we will be able to meet all of the current and future financial needs of our customers,” said Ken Segboer, Vice President, Saskatchewan, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Our goal is to provide our customers with exceptional service and a positive banking experience each and every time they walk through our doors,” added Mr. Segboer.
DETAILS:
| WHEN: | Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| WHAT: |
Opening ceremony with speeches and ribbon cutting: 12:00 noon |
| WHERE: | BMO Bank of Montreal, 500 – 801 15th Street East, Prince Albert |
| WHO: | His Worship Jim Scarrow, Mayor of Prince Albert Honourable Darryl Hickie, MLA, Prince Albert Carlton, Government of Saskatchewan Ken Segboer, Vice President, Saskatchewan District, BMO Bank of Montreal Alan Groff, Personal & Commercial Banking Area Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal Rita Stanley, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal |
“Now our customers can collect AIR MILES reward miles whenever and wherever they make purchases using their BMO Bank of Montreal debit card, giving customers another reason to bank with BMO,” said Rita Stanley, Branch Manager, Prince Albert, BMO Bank of Montreal. “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.”
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 11 airline reward partners.
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