Demolition day for BMO building on Jasper Avenue

Demolition has begun for the long standing Bank of Montreal building on Jasper Avenue.

Crews have begun tearing down a long-standing building in downtown Edmonton.

The Bank of Montreal on Jasper Avenue and 101 Street will be torn down to make way for a parkade.

Despite an effort by community members to save the 49-year-old structure, city council voted in favour of the demolition last summer.

The bank building had been empty for more than a dozen years.

Developers said it would not be worth the cost involved to repair the building.

The new parkade will include a two storey structure with retail space.