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EDMONTON, May 12, 2010 - BMO Bank of Montreal invites customers and members of the community to celebrate the grand opening of its new Sherwood Park branch on Saturday, May 15 at 4005 Clover Bar Road.

"BMO is committed to expanding its presence in Alberta and providing an exceptional customer experience," said Lynda Taylor, District Vice-President, Northern Alberta, BMO Bank of Montreal. "Customers of the new BMO branch will be able to take advantage of the BMO SmartSteps Program, which provides a straightforward approach to savings through lower fees, lower interest costs and minimizing fees."

WHAT:· Sherwood Park Branch Grand Opening Celebration

WHO:· Shannon Szabados, Canadian Women's Olympic Hockey Team

• Cathy Olsen, Mayor of Sherwood Park
  • Dave Quest, MLA for Strathcona
  • Tim Uppal, MP for Edmonton-Sherwood Park
  • Robert Hayes, Senior Vice President Prairies Division and Lynda Taylor, District Vice President, Northern Alberta, BMO Bank of Montreal

WHEN:· Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Speeches at 1:00 p.m.
• Ribbon cutting ceremony and photo opportunity at 1:15 p.m.

WHERE: 4005 Clover Bar Road, Sherwood Park

BMO has been an active member of the Edmonton area since it opened its first branch in 1903. BMO Financial Group announced a gift of $1 million to the University of Alberta last year to support a scholarship endowment in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. The Bank has also been a proud supporter of various organizations within the area including the United Way Alberta Capital Region, Concordia College, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Grant McEwan Community College and the Royal Alexandra & Lois Hole Hospitals.