The ATCO Group of Companies is pleased to announce its participation in the 2010
Arctic Winter Games to be held in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The ATCO Group will
be providing people, products and services to the event that will see nearly
2,000 athletes and cultural participants competing and showcasing their talents
from Arctic nations around the world.


"With its long history in the North, we are thrilled to have ATCO as an official
sponsor and supplier," said Debbie Reid, President, 2010 Arctic Winter Games.
"The commitment and skills of ATCO and its volunteers will help us stage
exceptional events and showcase the North to the rest of the World." 


ATCO will construct the celebration cauldron (flame) for the games and sponsor
the medal presentations. The company will also supply temporary modular units to
be used in the athlete village and at the sport venues. In addition, ATCO staff
will play an integral role as volunteers.


"We are pleased to once again support Northern athletes, artists and performers
as they participate in this great sporting and cultural event," said Nancy
Southern, President & Chief Executive Officer, ATCO Group. "It allows the people
of ATCO - who live and work in the North - an opportunity to assist Northern
youth in their quest for excellence."


ATCO has a history of sponsoring northern sporting events. The company was an
official sponsor of the 2008 Arctic Winter Games in Yellowknife, the 2007 Canada
Winter Games in Whitehorse and the 2004 Arctic Winter Games in Fort McMurray. 


"At ATCO we believe in supporting the many communities we serve," said Ms.
Southern. 


ATCO Electric has been delivering electricity to Grande Prairie residents and
businesses since 1928. ATCO Gas began providing gas distribution service to the
town in 1972, while ATCO Structures & Logistics (ASL), known world-wide for its
modular structures and logistics support, has been working in partnership with
Northerners for decades - from Goose Bay to Alaska. 


With more than 7,700 employees and $9.8 billion in assets, ATCO Group delivers
service excellence and innovative business solutions worldwide with leading
companies engaged in Utilities (pipelines, natural gas and electricity
transmission and distribution), Energy (power generation and midstream
services), Structures & Logistics (manufacturing, logistics and noise abatement)
and Technologies (business systems solutions).


The Arctic Winter Games are an international biennial event that provide youth
from North of the 55th parallel with an opportunity to share the unique sports
and cultures of their communities. The 2010 Games will be held in Grande Prairie
from March 6 - 13, 2010. Participating contingents will include Northern
Alberta, Nunavik (Northern Quebec), Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Alaska,
Yukon, Greenland, Yamal (Russia), and Sami (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia).


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