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Alternate Symbol(s): ISTIF

The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long term capital growth by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the S&P TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index the Index, net of expenses. To achieve its investment objective the Fund uses an indexing strategy. Under this strategy, the Fund seeks to replicate the performance of the Index, net of expenses, by employing, directly... see more

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Post by wonlarge on Sep 12, 2000 9:25am

news out

Telus Mobility signs with XST CDNX: "XST" CALGARY, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - XS Technologies Inc. (XST), is pleased to announce the signing of a Value-Added-Reseller agreement with Telus Mobility. This agreement will allow XST, the Canadian developer of precision GPS asset tracking products, access to the most extensive wireless data network in Western Canada. This announcement is the first of a series of strategic partnerships that XST is aggressively pursuing as it launches the proprietary MobileTrac products throughout Canada and the U.S. The MobileTrac CDPD (cellular digital packet data) platform broadens market opportunities available to XST as well as provides customers with a complete in-house value-added solution. Telus Mobility's CDPD network access will now be packaged with XST's MobileTrac tracking products. Telus Mobility's CDPD network is a reliable, high-speed, wide-area, wireless data transmission medium. Combined with MobileTrac's suite of products and services it allows customers to cost-effectively and conveniently track and monitor their mobile assets using the World Wide Web. By utilizing the Telus Mobility CDPD network, XST will provide their customers with immediate access to location and status of their mobile assets. Founded in 1995, XST is the owner of proprietary MobileTrac technology, with worldwide distribution channels. MobileTrac combines high-grade, 12- channel GPS, security and sensor functions with seven different types of telecommunications protocols to provide businesses around the world with instantaneous data concerning their vehicles and other assets. The Canadian Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. %SEDAR: 00012884E -0- 09/12/2000 For further information: John Way, President, XS Technologies, (888) 571-8722 or jway@mobiletrac.com; Richard Maeers, Senior Partner, Norcap (403) 802-3700, norcap@telusplanet.net; Qualified companies wanting to become resellers of the MobileTrac product lines should contact Mr. Michael Fraser, Director of Sales at (403) 571-8722 --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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