Pro-Trans Ventures Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Pro-Trans Ventures Inc. ("Pro-Trans" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:PVI) is
pleased to announce the appointment of A. Scott Hamilton as Chief Financial
Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Hamilton joins the Corporation's executive team
consisting of President and CEO, Mr. Brian Murray, and replacing former CFO
David Criddle, concluding the Corporation's successful executive search.


Mr. Hamilton is a chartered accountant and brings over twenty years of
experience in the areas of corporate finance, financial reporting and
administration at a number of small cap. companies.


"Mr. Hamilton's experience and background will be instrumental as Pro-Trans
embarks on its growth strategy which began last year with the prime acquisition
of Maple Leaf Loading. Scott's extensive background in corporate finance will
support Pro-Trans in achieving our goals as we move forward" says Mr. Brian
Murray, President and CEO.


Mr. Hamilton's appointment follows the resignation of Mr. David Criddle, who
continues as a member of the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Corporation
would like to thank Mr. Criddle for his services and tireless dedication in the
role of Chief Financial Officer. 


Mr. Hamilton was granted 150,000 stock options at the exercise price of $0.40
per stock option, vesting over a period of two years, included in his total
compensation package. 


About Pro-Trans

Pro-Trans is a Calgary based public corporation listed on the TSX Venture
Exchange. The Corporation is actively involved in specialized transportation and
logistics services within Western Canada, primarily through it's wholly owned
subsidiary, Maple Leaf Loading Ltd., based in Prince George, B.C. Maple Leaf
Loading Ltd., a mining support corporation, offers specialized transportation
services related to the management, handling and transportation of coal and ore
concentrates involved in the mining industry in B.C., Alberta and the Yukon.