Media Advisory/Photo Ops - Junior Journalists Report the News at BMO Kids' Day on Wednesday, July 9

CALGARY, Jul 4, 2008 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- BMO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- style='font-size:11px;'> << - Calgary Hitmen head coach, Dave Lowry, to greet the kids - Free pancake breakfast and admission before 9 a.m. >>

Children and accompanying adults have free admission from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at BMO Kids' Day on Wednesday, July 9. The day starts with a pancake breakfast followed by great kids' entertainment and the chance to win fun prizes.

BMO Junior Reporter contest for kids ages 8-13 was held for the second year. Children were invited to submit a brief essay and a video clip of themselves for the chance to win the grand prize of a $2000 BMO Intuition RESP. The two contest winners also have an opportunity to write a story about the Stampede and BMO Kids Day and file a news report on 660 News Radio.

The winners are: 11-year old Charlotte Hardy, an energetic member of St. Margaret's School drama club, who speaks Spanish fluently and loves country music. The winning boy is John Richardson, 12 years of age, who will be attending Willow Park Creative Arts Junior High. Their prize package also includes rodeo and grandstand tickets, a western outfit, and midway ride coupons.

<< Details: WHEN: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 WHERE: Grandstand Courtyard, Stampede Park WHAT: Free breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Grandstand Courtyard Free Grandstand Show (7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) featuring: - Buckshot & Baruch, Emcees - Mini Chuckwagon Races - Calgary Stampede Showriders - Calgary Police Chief & Hawks Take-Off - Announcement of Junior Reporter Contest Winners; and more! >>

The Calgary Stampede is a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes western heritage and values. The Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through its world-renowned 10-day Calgary Stampede, year-round facilities, products and services and agricultural programs that foster understanding of the agricultural industry. All revenue generated is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.

SOURCE: BMO Bank of Montreal

Doug Fraser, Media Relations Manager, Calgary Stampede, T (403) 261-0242, C (403) 585-3376, F (403) 261-0190, E dfraser@calgarystampede.com; Laurie Grant, BMO Financial Group, T (604) 665-7596, C (604) 318-0735, E laurie.grant@bmo.com

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