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BMO Celebrates 150 years in Lindsay with Donation to Community Living Kawartha Lakes

LINDSAY,ON, August 28, 2008 – BMO Bank of Montreal is celebrating its 150^th anniversary in Lindsay, Ontario by donating more than $1,000 to Community Living Kawartha Lakes. The donation will help provide a wide range of support to people with intellectual challenges and their families in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Haliburton and Northumberland.

BMO Bank of Montreal has been serving the community as a financial partner and supporting local philanthropic organizations ever since it established the Lindsay branch in 1858.

“BMO is proud to be part of the Lindsay community and we are pleased to have such a long-standing relationship with our customers in the region,” said Susan Brown, Senior Vice-President, Ontario Regional Division, BMO Bank of Montreal. “We look forward to the next 150 years”

A town crier will open the ceremony at the Lindsay Branch anniversary celebration on August 29. Historic photos and memorabilia will be on display and cake and refreshments will be served throughout the day. Furthermore, a lucky winner will receive 1,000 AIR MILES in a BMO draw.

WHEN:	Friday, August 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ribbon cutting, speeches and cheque presentation to Community Living Kawartha Lakes at 9:00 a.m.
WHERE:	BMO Bank of Montreal 16 William Street South, Lindsay, Ontario
WHAT:	150^th BMO anniversary celebration
WHO:	Ric McGee, Mayor of the City of Kawartha Lakes Susan Brown, Senior Vice President, Ontario Regional Division, BMO Bank of Montreal Lloyd Fleming, District Vice President, East Central Ontario, BMO Bank of Montreal Cheryl Pearson, Area Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal

Since its beginning in 1817, BMO Financial Group has believed in community reinvestment and corporate and social responsibility in the communities it serves. BMO is one of Canada's top corporate donors.

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