News Release

SECURTEK PARTNERS WITH HINTON AREA COMPANY

December, 2003 - Applied Communications Services has partnered with national security monitoring company, SecurTek Monitoring Solutions, to provide customers in the Hinton area with quality security services.

ACSL offers a full range of security services, including wireless and wired systems for no money down, in the Hinton area.

“At Applied Communications we’ve built our reputation on serving our community with security. As part of our on-going effort to remain a leader in the security industry, we are pleased to announce our association with SecurTek Monitoring Solutions,” says Ron Rosmer, President of President Applied Communications Services Ltd.

ACSL provides local sales, installation and system maintenance, while SecurTek monitors your account from their state-of-the-art monitoring stations.

“Applied Communications’ history of quality service and their technical experience, combined with SecurTek’s dedication to customer service makes this a strong partnership,” says Doug Irwin, President and CEO of SecurTek Monitoring Solutions. “ACSL will provide on-going service for our existing customers in the Hinton area, as well as installation services for customers looking to provide additional protection for their homes and families.”

“Today’s alarm systems do more than alert you if someone is breaking into your home. Devices can detect fire and alert the monitoring station if you’re not home. There are also sensors that detect leaking water or if your house gets dangerously cold because your furnace has shut off. Monitored carbon monoxide detectors are also popular as people can’t smell the deadly gas or are unconscious before they know there is a problem. With a monitored detector, a third party is notified so help can be called.”

SecurTek Monitoring Solutions is a leading Canadian alarm monitoring company. It operates redundant Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada listed stations across Canada, which means they meet or exceed the highest standards in the industry.

Applied Communications Services Ltd. offers a full range of security alarms, video surveillance systems including remote site surveillance, one of our specialties. We also provide business phone and communications systems both integrated and free standing.

About Applied Communications Services Ltd

Applied Communications Services has been providing quality service in the West Yellowhead area, including Jasper, Hinton, Grande Cache, Edson and surrounding areas, for 20 years. They service all market sectors including, residential, commercial, industrial and institutional.