Pro-Trans Ventures Inc. Announces Grant of Stock Options

Pro-Trans Ventures Inc. ("Pro-Trans" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:PVI)
announces that it has granted stock options to purchase 625,000 common shares in
the capital of the Corporation ("Common Shares") to certain directors of
Pro-Trans. The stock options vested in full upon their grant and entitle the
holder to purchase Common Shares at an exercise price of $0.16 per Common Share
for a period of five years from the date of grant. 


Incentive stock options are an integral component of Pro-Trans' compensation
structure and are currently the Corporation's sole compensation provided to
directors. The grant of these options is designed compensate the directors for
their service to the Corporation while simultaneously confirming that the
ongoing interests of the board are directly aligned with the enhancement of
shareholder value. 


About Pro-Trans

Pro-Trans is a Calgary based public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
The Company is actively involved in specialized transportation and logistics
services within Western Canada, primarily through its' wholly owned subsidiary,
Maple Leaf, based in Prince George, B.C. Maple Leaf, 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.


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


Pro-Trans Ventures Inc.
Derrek Wong
Chief Financial Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]