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 Derrek R. Wong as Chief Financial Officer
of the Corporation. Mr. Wong joins the Corporation's executive team consisting
of President and CEO, Mr. Brian Murray.


Mr. Wong is a certified management accountant, a chartered financial analyst,
has earned an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, and was recently
awarded the Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants designation. He
brings many years of operational expertise along with considerable experience in
investment banking, financial management as well as mergers and acquisitions.


"Mr. Wong brings an impressive diversity of experience as Pro-Trans embarks on
its next stage of development. Derrek will be an integral part of the strategic
planning process as well as providing a solid financial presence to the
organization." stated Mr. Brian Murray, President and CEO.


Mr. Wong's appointment follows the resignation of Mr. David Criddle, who served
as the Corporation's interim CFO during the Corporation's executive search
process. The Corporation would like to thank Mr. Criddle for his services and
tireless dedication in the role of Chief Financial Officer. 


Mr. Wong has been granted 175,000 stock options to purchase common shares of the
Corporation at an exercise price of $0.395 per common share as part of his total
compensation package. These options vest over two years and expire five years
from the date of grant.


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.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Pro-Trans Ventures Inc.
Mr. Brian Murray
President and Chief Executive Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.protransventures.com