The spectre of bank branch closures is a reality in rural Saskatchewan this summer with three banks — TD, CIBC and Royal — shutting down 17 branches so far. They intend to close more. The banks’ reasons and the desperation felt by those who are older is well known. The Royal just closed in the town of Wadena and the closest chartered bank is 50 miles away. There is a credit union however.
CIBC MOVES TO 1820 BAYVIEW
It’s all a question of how much business is at stake. CIBC has maintained a branch for north Leaside and Davisville even as its lease at Sunnybrook Plaza expired and it moved out. The replacement branch is at 1820 Bayview north of Roehampton. It opens Monday. CBC
