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• Cargo Service Update as of October 2, 2006
• Track and Trace system key for cargo users
• Fuel Surcharge Index updated monthly

Cargo Service Update as of October 2, 2006

In response to increased cargo demand, we've added dedicated cargo capacity into Yellowknife and the Mackenzie Valley to specifically meet your cargo needs. Our seven days a week cargo service into Norman Wells and Inuvik now includes:

• 737 Combi - Starting October 2, 2006, daily service with dedicated cargo space.
   
• F-100 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday from Calgary with space for small packages that are time sensitive.
   
• Supplemental ground transportation feeder network to ensure that shipments move quickly to their final destination.
   
• These changes will provide enhanced consistency of delivery for all freight, particularly Guaranteed Shipments (GAD) and Express Shipments (EXP). For information about outsize priority shipments and if you have any questions or comments please contact Mike Lang at mlang@canadiannorth.com or 867-669-4031.

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NEW! Track and Trace System Key for Cargo Users

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Track and Trace service for cargo customers. Using our new system you can see when your package has arrived or track it en route.

You can use Track and Trace in one of two ways:

1. Have ready your airway bill (MAWB) number and Track and Trace your cargo instantly.
    
2. Do you have a cargo account with Canadian North? Want to keep track of all your cargo shipments you have on the go? Contact Canadian North to set up a profile for you. Call 1-867-669-4031 today.

Try out the NEW Track and Trace system today!

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Fuel Surcharge Index Updated Monthly

Each and every month Canadian North updates the Fuel Surcharge Index to let cargo customers know as much information as possible regarding their costs. It is our goal is to add value to your daily business. We aim to do this by providing a quality product and a level of service that meets your expectation at a fair and reasonable rate.

The costs in the transportation industry continue to escalate. Some of these increased costs include insurance, airport usage, landing charges, utilities and labour. Any fuel cost changes will continue to be addressed separately through the fuel surcharge. This surcharge will now be tied to an index designed to reflect the monthly fluctuations, up or down, in the actual cost of fuel. This index is available on our website on the Fuel Surcharge/Index page.

In order to better utilize existing cargo capacity, we introduced the practice of volume pricing (dimensionalizing) in September 2005. This process, which is standard practice in the transportation industry, allows the carrier to more equitably charge for actual capacity utilized. Also, dimensionalizing will allow us to mitigate any future costs and to provide greater accuracy for cargo bookings on specific aircraft. While volume pricing does not affect most shipments, it will allow us to more fairly respond to all customers needs and requirements.

Canadian North continues to appreciate the loyalty that you have demonstrated in shipping with us. We will continue to undertake to provide the level of service to your business now and in the future that you require and to provide this at a competitive rate.

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