The new branch is an expansion plan for Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), which will see more than 20 branches open in Alberta by 2010 – almost half of which will be in Edmonton. It offers two ATMs and a drive-through ATM, as well as access to personal and business banking teams, including financial planners, mortgage specialists and investment and retirement planners, who are available to meet with clients at their convenience outside branch hours.

John Lever, regional vice-president of Royal Bank of Canada, said: At RBC, our aim is to open new branches in growing neighborhoods where our customers live and work, in order to provide exceptional service, accessibility and convenience. Since this summer we’ve opened four new branches to better meet the demands of fast-growing communities.