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Bank of Montreal Opens New $1.1 million Branch in Sardis VANCOUVER, B.C., October 29, 2007 – BMO Bank of Montreal today opened a new $1.1 million full-service branch in Sardis, B.C. to serve the banking and financial needs in this active and growing community. The branch is located at 6640 Vedder Road, south of the Trans Canada Highway, in an area once considered to be the "suburbs" of Chilliwack Proper, but which is now a major residential and commercial centre in its own right. Customers will have access to a full complement of personal and commercial banking experts, including an agriculture banking expert, who can provide clear, easy-to-understand explanations of a wide range of personal and business banking solutions that BMO offers. The 4,400 sq. ft. stand-alone branch is part of The Village at Sardis Park commercial development. “BMO’s decision to open a new state-of-the-art branch in Sardis demonstrates our confidence in the future growth of this vital area of the Fraser Valley,” said Rob Serraglio, Vice President, Personal Banking for BMO Bank of Montreal in Greater Vancouver. “Our objective is to have great conversations with every one of our customers; providing a better banking experience each and every time they walk through our doors,” said Branch Manager, Jeremy Sibley. Customers will also have access to wealth management expertise and mortgage specialists. To offer greater customer convenience, this branch features two ABMs, one of which is a drive-through ABM, wheelchair access, as well as extended hours, including Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. About BMO Financial Group - 30 - For media inquiries, please contact:Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, 604-665-7596 |