TORONTO, ON - June 01, 2016 /CNW/ - Recover. Rebuild. Restart. However long it takes, we'll be here to help.

On Wednesday, June 1, 2016, we will reopen our three branches in Fort McMurray to help evacuees with their banking needs as they return home.

The following three branch locations will be open:*

Timberlea Landing
287 Powder Drive, Fort McMurray, AB, T9K 0M3
P: 780-588-0134

Downtown Fort McMurray
9541 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 3Z7
P: 780-743-3386

Thickwood Heights
331 Thickwood Boulevard, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 4V2
P: 780-743-5838

*Please call the branch you are planning to visit to confirm hours of operation.

"We remain committed to supporting our customers and employees impacted by the recent events in Fort McMurray," said Laurie Stang, Regional Senior Vice President, Prairie Region, Scotiabank. "We are eager to resume operations in Fort McMurray so we can continue to work closely with our customers as they return home."

Continue to visit www.scotiabank.com/fortmcmurray for continued updates on how we are helping the people of Fort McMurray.

About Scotiabank

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