- State-of-the-art branch in new community of South McTaggart meets growing need -

EDMONTON, Oct. 14, 2011 /CNW/ - TD Canada Trust announces the grand opening of a new concept branch located in the suburb of South McTaggart to serve the needs of Edmonton's expanding community. Bringing an innovative approach to branch banking, the branch offers customers an open design with a lounge and beverage station, high-tech digital displays, virtual systems and other special features to enhance and simplify the banking experience.

In addition to the grand-opening festivities, TD will present a $5,000 donation to the local Terwillegar Community Garden, now in its second year of operation. This gift will help create a space where the community comes together to learn about growing food in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. The garden site is located across from two schools and includes a large food bank plot which grew 337 kg of produce in 2010 that went directly to the food bank.

"We're thrilled to be a new member of Edmonton's growing community," says Stephen English, Branch Manager, TD Canada Trust. "As a trusted and leading service provider, we strive to be great neighbours, which means contributing to organizations that our customers care about - like the Terwillegar Community Garden."

Media and the public are invited to take part in a grand opening event:

Features of the new branch include:

• An open concept design that helps TD serve customers better by moving financial specialists out from behind desks and right into the presence of customers.
• A Community Boardroom designed for use by groups of customers including families, businesses and not-for-profit groups. This room is available free-of-charge.
• A Kids' Area equipped with books and toys to keep children busy.
• Digital Displays mounted throughout the branch to provide customers with current information about TD products and services
• A Customer Lounge with a coffee station lets customers wait in comfort if they arrive early for an appointment or are waiting for their friends or family to complete their banking

The new branch is wheelchair accessible and features a drive-through ATM and full-service Green Machine ATMs available 24 hours a day. In addition, the new location offers a full array of personal and small business products and services as well as Financial Services Representatives, Financial Advisors and a TD Waterhouse Financial Planner.

As part of TD Canada Trust's extended hours, branch hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Wednesday; 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 12p.m to 4p.m. on Sunday.

About TD Bank Group

The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves approximately 20 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in key financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust, TD Insurance, and TD Auto Finance Canada; Wealth Management, including TD Waterhouse and an investment in TD Ameritrade; U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, and TD Auto Finance U.S.; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 7 million online customers. TD had CDN$665 billion in assets on July 31, 2011. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.