New SIGA President & CEO

MEDIA RELEASE
February 5, 2007 2007-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Board of Directors has selected Zane Hansen for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Hansen has served as Acting President and CEO, since January 2006. Hansen of the Waterhen Lake First Nation was hired by SIGA in January of 2005 for the position of Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration.

Prior to his role with SIGA, Mr. Hansen was employed by the Meadow Lake Tribal Council as the Director of Finance and Administration. During this time, Zane gained extensive experience in the management of public sector programs and commercial business developments.

“I am proud of the progress SIGA continues to make,” said Hansen. “I look forward to working with our team as we take on expansion projects and conduct our corporate business.”Mr. Hansen has worked with all levels of government and is an accomplished negotiator. He served six years on Meadow Lake Town Council as Alderman; seven years as a member of the FSIN Treasury Board; three years as a provincial representative on the National Tribal Council Review; and three years as Vice-Chair of the Prairie North Regional Health Authority. Hansen holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, and has a CMA designation from the Society of Management Accountants.

“Zane has demonstrated the leadership and focus that SIGA needs to succeed in an increasingly competitive market,” added Ray Ahenakew, Chairman of the Board of SIGA. “The Board of Directors has been impressed with Zane’s leadership and initiative, and is confident that he is the right person to lead SIGA.”

SIGA continues to strengthen the lives of Saskatchewan and First Nations people through employment, economic growth and community relations initiatives. SIGA operates casinos in Prince Albert, North Battleford, Yorkton and on the White Bear First Nation near Carlyle. SIGA is also developing new casinos in Swift Current and Yorkton. All SIGA casinos offer a distinctive First Nations gaming experience that reflects the traditional aspects of First Nations heritage and hospitality.

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For more information, contact:

Zane Hansen, President & CEO
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
306 477 7549

Stephen Shaheen, Director of Communications
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
306 477 7573