Pro-Trans Ventures Inc. Announces Appointment of an Additional Director

Pro-Trans Ventures Inc. ("Pro-Trans" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:PVI) is
very pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Durfy as an additional director
of the Corporation, effective immediately. Mr. Durfy has been providing services
to Pro-Trans on a contract basis and those services will continue into the
future along with his appointment to the board of directors of Pro-Trans.


"We are very excited to have Sean Durfy join the board of Pro-Trans", stated
Brian Murray, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. "Mr.
Durfy is an invaluable addition to the board of directors as he brings extensive
leadership experience to the company including tremendous success in the
transportation industry. We are confident that Pro-Trans will benefit
significantly from his insight and strategic focus."


"We are gratified that Sean Durfy has accepted a position on the board of
Pro-Trans", said Don Black, the Chairman of the Corporation. "Mr. Durfy will
play a significant role in the Corporation's immediate and future strategic
initiatives. The knowledge and experience gained during his very impressive
career will be particularly valuable to Pro-Trans as it moves towards the next
stage of its development."


Mr. Durfy was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of WestJet
Airlines Ltd. from 2006 through 2010, and the Executive Vice President of
Marketing, Sales and Airports for WestJet from 2004 through 2006. Prior to
joining WestJet Airlines Ltd., Mr. Durfy was the President of ENMAX Energy
Corporation from 2001 through 2004, and Vice President of Unregulated Business
from 1999 through 2001. Mr. Durfy currently serves as a member of the board of
directors of Northland Power Inc., Karnalyte Resources Inc. and Touchstone
Exploration Inc. 


About Pro-Trans

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