Ms. Jo-Ann Fraser reports

MEDIA ADVISORY & PHOTO OP - RBC CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW ALBANY STORE

Join Royal Bank of Canada to celebrate the grand opening of its newest Edmonton branch at 12704 167 Ave. NW on Saturday, May 25, 2013, between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To mark the occasion, RBC will be making a significant donation in the community, to be revealed at the event.

Join the bank for a barbecue, games and an appearance by RBC Olympian Marc Kennedy.

What:  RBC Albany store grand opening celebration

When:  Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where:  12704 167 Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.

Who:  RBC Olympian, Marc Kennedy; Buffy Lammie, RBC regional vice-president; Rory Gowler, branch manager

The RBC retail store is a dramatically new banking experience offering a fresh take on the bank branch experience with interactive technology and advice areas. RBC's new stores offer a more open, friendly and engaging environment.

Clients will have easier access to meaningful information and advice, and a more personalized experience. Through the discovery area, the bank helps clients to consider their financial goals and take ownership of their financial learning by offering tools and information that allow them to personalize their own learning, and choose how they want to receive this knowledge.