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NEW WESTMINSTER, May 27, 2010 - BMO Bank of Montreal invites customers and members of the community to celebrate the grand opening of its newest branch at 120-66 Tenth Street in New Westminster on Saturday, May 29.

BMO has been an active part of New Westminster since it opened its first branch in 1888. Today, Branch Manager Samantha Harrison leads a team of seven professionals who, collectively, will bring clarity to financial decisions and provide advice in six languages including: English, French, Cantonese, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

"BMO is committed to expanding its presence in the Greater Vancouver Area and providing an exceptional customer experience for both new and existing clients. The New Westminster area is progressively developing and we look forward to supporting its economic growth," said Joanne Gassman, District Vice-President, Vancouver Suburban District, BMO Bank of Montreal.

WHAT:

Columbia Square Branch Grand Opening Celebration

• Great giveaways and chances to win prizes including AIR MILES Reward Miles
• Children's entertainment, complimentary BBQ and refreshments
• The branch is accepting cash donations for the New Westminster Food Bank

WHO:

• Rob Serraglio, Senior Vice President, BC & Yukon Division, BMO Bank of Montreal
• Joanne Gassman, District Vice President, Vancouver Suburban, BMO Bank of Montreal
• § Lisa Spitale, Director of Development Services for the City of New Westminster

WHEN:

• Saturday May 29, 2010 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. PDT
• Speeches at noon
• Ribbon cutting ceremony and photo opportunities at 12:15 p.m. PDT

WHERE: Colombia Square, 120-66 Tenth Street, New Westminster, BC

Customers are invited to come into the new branch and learn about programs such as BMO SmartSteps for Business, an online tool that offers small business owners tips to make banking more efficient and to boost productivity. Our mortgage specialists can also bring clarity to home financing decisions and discuss options such as BMO's five-year fixed rate mortgage at 4.35 per cent to become mortgage-free faster and pay less interest.