KAMLOOPS, BC, Sept. 16, 2011 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) Tomorrow, Saturday, September 17th, CIBC will celebrate the grand opening of the new 6,130 square foot CIBC Sahali Banking Centre in Kamloops. Open six days a week, the new branch located at 565 Notre Dame Drive offers Kamloops residents extended hours and service in English and French. To mark the opening, CIBC will present a donation to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops.

"We're thrilled to be celebrating CIBC's investment in Kamloops with our clients and the community," said Mike Stevenson, CIBC's Senior Vice-President of Retail Markets for Western Canada. "Our new, spacious Kamloops branch is fully accessible and open Saturdays and evenings, giving our clients flexibility in when they bank and greater access to a full range of financial solutions and professional advice."

The branch hours of operation are:

"Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region would like to thank CIBC for this incredible opportunity to serve more children in our community through our mentoring programs," said Terri Axani, Executive Director Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kamloops.  We believe that any child that needs a mentor should have a mentor. Their commitment to our community is outstanding".

Hockey legend Trevor Linden will be on-site at the grand opening event to Meet & Greet fans from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy a BBQ by White spot and enter to a draw to win a signed and framed Trevor Linden photo or one $250 Dolson's Source For Sports Gift Card. There will also be a caricaturist, popcorn, cotton candy and spin wheel with prizes.

The new full-service branch is barrier free with features such as a sit down teller station and two Automated Banking Machines (ABMs) installed at wheelchair accessible height, with headphone jacks for audio access and grab bars for mobility assistance. The branch also offers a drive-thru ABM for added convenience.

CIBC clients have access to one of the largest branch networks in Canada with convenient branch hours, including evening, Saturday and Sunday hours at select locations. CIBC also offers clients choice in their banking, with more than 3,800 ABMs and 24-hour access by phone, online and through mobile banking.

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.