Reply #85: Vector Announces New Manitoba Projects expects 1,000 MW in three yrs

[JohnWxy]

http://www.ccnmatthews.com/news/releases/show.jsp?action=showRelease&actionFor=555450

Vector Announces New Manitoba Projects

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Sept. 16, 2005) - Vector Wind Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VWE) announced today that it has optioned over 18,000 acres of land at six sites in Manitoba.

"We expect there will be up to 1,000MW of wind development in Manitoba over the next 3 years" said Brian Barr, President of Vector. "With a land position that can support more than 400MW of wind capacity, we intend to become a major player in the Manitoba market," said Mr. Barr. The Company is proceeding with development work to bring all six sites to bid-ready status in 2006.

Vector is a developer of wind energy projects in Canada. It is currently active in 6 provinces and Nunavut with 16 projects at various stages of exploration and development. These projects have the potential to support over 600MW of wind energy capacity.