Paul's Hauling LTD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Winnipeg — December 19, 2003 — Paul ’s Hauling Limited today announced the appointment of Rod Corbett as Vice President of the company. Corbett, who has been with Paul ’s Hauling Limited for 18 years, most recently as Corporate Controller, will assume his new duties immediately. The company also announced the appointment of Barry Bembridge to the General Manager position. The two appointments consolidated senior positions at Paul ’s Hauling Limited as the company looks toward the future. “The appointment of Rod Corbett was long overdue, ” says Paul ’s Hauling founder, president and CEO Paul Albrechtsen. “He has performed exceptionally well for our group of companies over the last 18 years, and his new title more accurately reflects his senior responsibilities. ” New General Manager Barry Bembridge comes to Paul ’s Hauling Limited from Tudhope Transport in Toronto where he held the position of Vice-President Operations. Bembridge has 20 years experience in the transportation industry, and has direct experience of many areas of the business. Bembridge will assume his new duties on January 5, 2004. The appointments consolidate the position of Paul ’s Hauling Limited as one of Western Canada ’s most trusted providers of transportation services, adding to the depth of experience that has made the company so successful. Paul ’s Hauling Limited head office is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with terminals in Brandon and Thunder Bay. For more information about Paul ’s Hauling and its associated companies, please visit the Web site at www.paulshauling.com.