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BMO Bank of Montreal Invests $2.7 Million in Bank Branch in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, July 21, 2008 – BMO Bank of Montreal today opened a new 5,800-square-foot personal and commercial banking branch located at 1385 Henderson Highway in Winnipeg.

Branch Manager Chris Maros will lead a team of 16 personal banking and investment professionals who will serve customers six days a week, including Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“We are committed to providing every one of our customers with the best banking experience,” said Mr. Maros. “Our customers can be sure they will be met by a knowledgeable professional who will sit down and help them understand our products and services, so they can confidently make the right decisions for their money.”

Customers can expect:

A highly experienced team of in-house experts, including personal banking managers, a financial planner and a BMO Nesbitt Burns investment advisor;
Access to commercial account and deposit services;
Two Instabank automated banking machines (ABM), including a drive-thru ABM, and;
Full wheelchair accessibility.

“To AIR MILES collectors in Winnipeg, 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 John MacAulay, District Vice-President, Manitoba & North West Ontario, BMO Bank of Montreal.

“We're unique in the marketplace. No other bank can help you collect faster and redeem quicker and we are the only major financial institution that rewards debit purchases with access to a comprehensive choice of more than 800 reward and travel options,” added Mr. MacAulay.

In April, BMO Bank of Montreal revamped its Mosaik Gold AIR MILES Reward Option, providing cardholders an exclusive 20 per cent discount on all AIR MILES flight redemptions worldwide.

BMO's Henderson & Springfield Branch will operate from:

9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m on Mondays to Wednesdays
9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays

The branch will hold a grand opening BBQ on Saturday, August 16.

BMO serves customers through 22 branch locations in Winnipeg. The new Henderson & Springfield Branch replaces the North Kildonan Branch that was located at 1108 Henderson Highway.

BMO is an active corporate citizen and provides major financial support to many local institutions and not-for-profit organizations, such as the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg, the Manitoba Theatre Centre and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

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