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Bank Historical Silhouette

On a power pole in the 100 block of Commercial St.

This silhouette features one of the banks in Saltcoats. This brick structure, built in 1906, was owned and operated by the Bank of British North America, then The Bank of Montreal, and finally The Credit Union. There were living quarters above the bank. Another early bank, situated on High Street was the Northern Crown Bank, later taken over by the Royal Bank. The banks provided positions for many local young people over the years. Several would have lifelong employment within the banking system, several holding quite senior positions, especially within the Bank of Montreal. In 1978, local resident Betty Michael became the first woman bank manager in Saskatchewan.