ABORIGINAL ACCORD: PTI Group, Dene Tha’ form alliance

ALBERTA - PTI Group of Edmonton and the Dene Tha' First Nation have signed an exclusive business relationship and alliance agreement.

The Dene Tha' First Nation, located in north-western Alberta, holds inherent Aboriginal title, rights and interests within their traditional territory that includes the communities of Bushe River, Meander River, and Chateh. The Dene Tha' have a vested interest in the growth of industry activity in the area and particularly in the Horn River Basin, an area that is being developed for shale gas, an unconventional form of natural gas. The basin covers an area of approximately 1.28 million heavily forested hectares stretching from Fort Nelson in northeast British Columbia to the southern border of the Northwest Territories.

PTI says that industry operating in the region understands the importance of supporting the local communities, often contracting support services to companies that will provide tangible economic and social returns to the region. PTI will work directly with the Dene Tha's economic development corporation, Ndeh LP, to provide workforce accommodations and catering services to oil and gas companies working in the Horn River Basin. PTI and Ndeh will also collaborate on developing training and employment opportunities for those interested in food services and hospitality positions.

PTI is in business to provide modular workforce accommodations and catering services. Please see www.PTIGroup.com.