SUN RIVERS - TAKES HOME THE GOLD GEORGIE FOR
GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND COOLING

An Outstanding Environmental Consideration saves consumers 50% on heating costs!

January 26, 2001

The Premiere British Columbia recognition event of the building industry The Georgies' awarded Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community with the coveted Gold Georgie for "Outstanding Consideration to Environmental Awareness" in Vancouver Saturday, January 20, 2001. The Georgie Awards, sponsored by the Canadian Home Builders Association ofBritish Columbia recognize projects that showcase high-quality, innovation, and affordability when determining recipients of the prestigious Georgie trophies.

Georg Schurian, President of Sun Rivers says, "As energy costs continue to rise we are proud to be recognized as being the leader in bringing
consumers tremendous energy costs savings with an environmentally superior heating and cooling solution. Sun Rivers is Canada's Only Community entirely heated and cooled with Geothermal technology. This award recognizes the responsible planning, innovation, and environmental commitment required to deliver a superior heating and cooling solution at very affordable prices." He goes on to explain that, " Geothermal technology is as old as the caveman and involves tapping into the solar energy naturally stored beneath the earth. It makes absolute sense to utilitize an entirely renewable energy source right in our own back yards."

"What a great endorsement for our new lifestyle community. " says Schurian. This brings our total housing and development awards to 30 over the past two years."

Sun Rivers Resort Golf Resort Community is situated on a spectacular
460-acre site overlooking the City of Kamloops and Thompson Valley. Sun
Rivers will ultimately consist of 2000 homes integrated around a
championship golf course set against the stunning backdrop of Mounts Peter and Paul. A resort hotel, village centre, parks, playing fields and
community amenities make Sun Rivers one of the finest lifestyle communities underway in the interior of BC. Today. A place to live, work, shop and play.

For more information please contact:

Georg Schurian, President
Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community
250-212-2984

Leslie Brochu, Director of Marketing
Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community
250-828-9989
250-318-1234 Cellular