Guests can enter to win 50,000 Aeroplan Miles; $5,000 donation to the NWT Literary Council to mark the occasion

YELLOWKNIFE, Dec. 1 /CNW/ - Today, CIBC is celebrating the grand reopening of its newly renovated Yellowknife branch. Expanded by more than 800 square feet, the fully accessible branch on 50^th Avenue features state-of-the art facilities, a larger service area, barrier-free design and enhanced privacy features. To mark the occasion CIBC will present a $5,000 donation to the NWT Literary Council. 

Guests at the event can enter to win great prizes including 50,000 Aeroplan Miles or a home décor gift basket and can enjoy a barbecue, cake, snacks and refreshments. There will also be fun activities for families, including a caricaturist, a DJ and giveaways.

"CIBC's investment in this expanded and enhanced branch represents our long-term commitment to better serving the Yellowknife community," said Mike Stevenson, CIBC's Senior Vice-President of Retail Markets for Western Canada. "While we've continued to meet our clients' banking needs while undertaking this expansion, we're thrilled to celebrate the reopening of this more spacious facility with our clients and neighbours."

The branch hours of operation are:

CIBC's $5,000 donation to the NWT Literacy Council will help to support youth literacy in the community. A territorial, non-government organization, the NWT Literary Council promotes and supports literacy development in all the official languages of the NWT.

"The NWT Literacy Council is very pleased to receive this support from CIBC. We use all of our donations to support community-based literacy programs. In this case, we will be using it for a youth literacy program," said Helen Balanoff, Executive Director,

NWT Literacy Council. "Literacy is incredibly important in today's world - at home, in the community and in the workplace. We need to provide as much support as possible to NWT youth so that they can make the most of opportunities that come their way." 

CIBC's new barrier-free branch design includes teller stations that allow clients to sit while speaking to a teller for greater comfort as well as an additional Automated Banking Machine (ABMs) that's installed at wheelchair accessible height with headphone jacks for audio access and grab bars for mobility assistance.

CIBC clients have access to one of the largest branch networks in the country, with more than 1070 branches to choose from across Canada.  Clients also enjoy convenient banking at more than 3800 automated bank machines, and 24/7 service over the phone, through CIBC mobile banking and on Canada's leading online banking site, www.cibc.com.

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada, and has offices in the United States and around the world. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC in our Press Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.