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• BMO will donate $25 to P.R.O Kids on behalf of the first 75 customers to open a new chequing account or invest a minimum of $2500*.
• Customers are welcome to come in and learn about BMO's five-year fixed mortgage at 4.15 per cent with 25-year amortization to help Canadians become mortgage-free faster
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MONCTON, June 25, 2010 - BMO Bank of Montreal invites customers and members of the community to celebrate the grand opening of its newest branch located at 418 Coverdale Road in Riverview on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 11:00 a.m.

Branch Manager Natasha Robertson will lead a team of ten professionals who will provide personal and commercial financial services. Within the branch, customers will have a highly qualified team of financial planners, investment advisors, mortgage specialists and commercial account managers.

"BMO is committed to expanding our presence in the Greater Moncton Area and providing an exceptional customer experience. Riverview is developing rapidly and we look forward to supporting its economic growth and serving its residents," said Keith MacLeod, Personal Banking Area Manager for Eastern New Brunswick, BMO Bank of Montreal.

WHAT:

• Riverview Branch Grand Opening Celebration
• Great giveaways and chances to win prizes including BMO TFC soccer jerseys & piggy banks
• Children's entertainment, complimentary BBQ and refreshments

WHO:

• Steve Murphy, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Provinces, BMO Bank of Montreal;
• Christine Cooper, District Vice President, New Brunswick, BMO Bank of Montreal;
• Brian Murphy, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe
• Clarence Sweetland, Mayor of Riverview and
• Arthur Irving Jr., President of Cobalt Properties

WHEN:

• Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Speeches at noon
• Ribbon cutting ceremony and photo opportunities at 12:15 p.m.

WHERE:

418 Coverdale Road in Riverview, NB

To celebrate the Riverview Grand opening BMO will make a donation to Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids (P.R.O Kids). For the first 75 first customers that open a new chequing account or invest a minimum of $2500, BMO will deposit $75 in the customers account and will donate $25 * to P.R.O Kids.

BMO in Moncton

BMO is an active corporate citizen through numerous sponsorships and donations, including P.R.O Kids, University of New Brunswick, Moncton Hospital, Shelter from the Storm, Kids Help Phone Line and United Way organizations throughout the province.

*The offer is available between June 7th and July 10th. When you invest a minimum of $2,500, the offer of $75 will be added to the principal investment. When you open a new Primary Chequing Account and use our free PowerSwitch™ service to set up a regular Direct Deposit and a pre-authorized payment at the Riverview Branch, a deposit of $75 will be made within 30 days of the first Pre-Authorized Debit or Direct Deposit to the account.

Ronald Monet, Toronto, Ronald.monet@bmo.com, 514-877-1873