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RED DEER, AB, September 2, 2008 – BMO Bank of Montreal today opened a new 5,000 square foot personal and commercial banking branch in North Red Deer to service this rapidly expanding residential and commercial area of the city.
The new BMO branch, located at 6130 – 67th Street, in the 67th Street Plaza, is easily accessible by car, just east of Taylor Drive and west of Gaetz Avenue.
Branch Manager Sally Inkster will lead a team of 15 personal banking and investment professionals who will serve customers six days a week, including on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
“We are committed to providing every one of our customers with the best banking experience,” said Mrs. Inkster. “To highlight that commitment we are offering a $100 cash deposit to all new customers who open a new chequing account between September 2 and October 11 and make an automatic pay deposit or bill payment to that account by January 11, 2009.”
Customers can expect:
- A highly experienced team of in-house experts including personal and commercial banking managers, financial services representatives, a financial planner, and a BMO Nesbitt Burns investment advisor;
- Access to commercial account and deposit services;
- Three Instabank automated banking machines (ABM), including a drive-thru ABM;
- Ample free parking for BMO customers; and
- Full wheelchair accessibility.
“Now BMO customers can collect AIR MILES reward miles whenever and wherever they make purchases using their BMO Bank of Montreal debit card,” said Wes Taylor, Vice-President, South, Central & North Alberta, 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 both debit purchases and credit card purchases with access to a comprehensive choice of more than 800 reward and travel options,” added Mr. Taylor.
BMO also announced that the new $1.6 million branch will receive its electricity from Bullfrog Power, which provides homes and businesses in Ontario and Alberta with electricity generated from clean, renewable sources like wind power and low-impact hydro. BMO has purchased 5,000 Megawatt Hours per year of clean, emission-free electricity from Bullfrog Power.
The hours of operation at the 67th Street branch are:
- 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Wednesday;
- 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursdays;
- 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays; and
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
The branch will hold a grand opening ceremony on Saturday, September 13, 2008.
About BMO Bank of Montreal
Established in 1817 as Canada's first bank, BMO Bank of Montreal operates 111 branches in Alberta and provides financing to more than 27,000 small businesses in the province.
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