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RED DEER, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - July 24, 2013) -

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BMO Bank of Montreal today announced that the Red Deer Renegades have been named BMO Team of the Week. The title comes with a $500 team prize, a $500 donation to a charity of the team's choice, BMO Team of the Week tracksuits for the team and coaching staff and a community celebration in the team's honour at a local BMO branch.

The Red Deer Renegades, who have been recognized for their work on and off the field, are the 15^th and final team to be named BMO Team of the Week in 2013. A total of 15 weekly winners across Canada have been named over the course of the summer as part of BMO's national grassroots soccer program.

"This is a diverse group of boys who share a deep respect for each other, for their coaches and for their community," said Wade Groenewegen, Head Coach of the Red Deer Renegades. "It's an incredible feeling to know that through BMO Team of the Week, we have the potential to create a world-class soccer facility for our players and for everyone in our community who have supported us since day one."

BMO Team of the Week recognizes youth soccer teams (age 7-12) across Canada that demonstrate team pride, spirit, community commitment and passion for the game. Fifteen teams will be selected as BMO Team of the Week. Each of the weekly winners will then vie for the title of 2013 BMO Team of the Week Champion. The Champion will be determined by the Canadian public through daily online voting at BMOsoccer.com from August 5-19, for the team they feel is most deserving of the award.

"I want to congratulate the Red Deer Renegades for securing a well-deserved BMO Team of the Week win and wish them luck as they vie to become the 2013 BMO Team of the Week Champion," said Robert Hayes, Senior Vice President, Alberta and Northwest Division, BMO Bank of Montreal.

Mr. Hayes encouraged Canadians right across the country to show their support for their favourite finalist and for grassroots soccer by participating in daily online voting from August 5-19. "Even if your team isn't on the list of finalists, this is your chance to vote for the team you feel deserves to become this year's champion."

The Red Deer Renegades' full team profile can be viewed at www.BMOsoccer.com.

About BMO and Soccer

BMO supports soccer across Canada from youth players in local neighbourhoods and communities all the way up to the professional level. Our deep commitment to 'The Beautiful Game' is evident from our grassroots sponsorship of more than 1,000 youth teams nationally, to our support of Canada's men's and women's national teams, our professional teams (Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Montreal Impact) and our soccer venue title sponsorship (BMO Field).

About BMO Team of the Week

BMO Team of the Week is Canada's premier sport celebration at the grassroots level, engaging a nation and inspiring communities by recognizing youth soccer teams who demonstrate team pride, team spirit, community commitment and passion for the game. Fifteen weekly winners will be named BMO Team of the Week starting April 17, and entered for a chance to be voted by Canadians as 2013 BMO Team of the Week Champion. The grand prize includes a $125,000 refurbishment of their community soccer field and a road trip to a Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Montreal Impact, or Canadian National Team home game. Former BMO Team of the Week Champions include Glen Shields Sun Devils 2000 (2011) and Ladner Storm (2012).

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