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OKOTOKS, AB, July 15, 2008 – On Saturday, July 19, BMO Bank of Montreal will celebrate the grand opening of its new Okotoks branch at 401 - 200 Southridge Drive.
The branch is inviting members of the community and new and existing clients to enjoy a fun-filled, family day. The day will include a special appearance and autograph session by Calgary Flame alumni Theoren Fleury, an official ribbon cutting ceremony, face painters, balloonists, and a complimentary BBQ with hamburgers and hotdogs supplied by Hirsche Fraser Meats. Guests will also have the chance to enter a draw for great Calgary Flames prizes and AIR MILES reward miles.
“ We are especially pleased to have made this investment in Okotoks and look forward to meeting current and new customers,” said Dave Sprague, Vice President, Calgary District, 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. Sprague.
DETAILS:
| WHEN: | Saturday, July 19, 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, 401 - 200 Southridge Drive, Okotoks |
| WHO: | His Worship Bill McAlpine, Mayor of Okotoks Ted McCarron, Senior Vice President, Prairies Division, BMO Bank of Montreal Dave Sprague, Vice President, Calgary District, BMO Bank of Montreal Sean Bjorklund, Personal Banking Area Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal Dave Drok, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal |
The Okotoks branch's hours of operation are:
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; and
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays
“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 Dave Drok, Branch Manager, Okotoks, 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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