Version Française
TELUS supports La Ronde in offering the most comprehensive family entertainment package in Quebec
TELUS becomes sponsor of Goliath rollercoasterMontreal, QC – TELUS is proud to announce a new partnership with Quebec's favourite playground, La Ronde. TELUS will be supporting La Ronde's exciting summer program until 2008, and will be the exclusive provider of telecom products for the amusement park. As part of this agreement, TELUS will be presenting one of the highest and fastest roller coasters in Canada, the Goliath.“We are pleased to be taking part in La Ronde's 2006 season. With TELUS' growing presence in Quebec, it was obvious to us that we should support Quebec's famous summer destination,” said Anne-Marie LaBerge, Vice President, Communications, TELUS Quebec. “Furthermore, by sponsoring the Goliath, we are playing an active role in providing joy and thrills to millions of courageous visitors seeking to defy gravity.”This summer, TELUS will be supporting a number of partners and events in Quebec. In particular, TELUS will be present at the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada, Les Grands Feux TELUS de la Fête du lac des Nations in Sherbrooke, the Grand Rire festival in Quebec City, the Fabuleuse Histoire d'un Royaume in Saguenay, the Festi Jazz of Rimouski, the Montreal Science Centre and the Montreal Alouettes games. “TELUS wants to be at the heart of events happening where our clients live and have fun,” added Ms. LaBerge.“The launch of Goliath and this new partnership with TELUS makes it possible for La Ronde to strengthen its position as a world-class amusement park. With more than 40 rides, La Ronde offers the most comprehensive package in family entertainment on the market and we are extremely happy that we are getting the support of such a major partner,” noted Len Turtora, Vice President & General Manager of La Ronde. TELUS is a proud supporter of our communities In 2005, TELUS contributed more than $11 million to educational, health, arts and charitable organizations across Canada. Consistent with TELUS' commitment to becoming Canada's premier corporate citizen, over the last five years TELUS and its team members have contributed more than $62 million to a wide range of charitable and non-profit organizations across Canada. By focusing on the areas of health & wellness, education & sport and arts & culture, TELUS is committed to investing in opportunities that include the innovative use of technology and make the future friendly for Canada's youth. To find out how TELUS is working hard in your community, visit us online at about.telus.com/community.About La Ronde La Ronde is owned and operated by Six Flags, Inc., the world's largest regional theme park company. It owns and operates a total of 28 parks in North America. Six Flags parks serve to 34 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly held corporation with corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City. The company's stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS. -30-
For more information, please contact: For all media enquiries, please contact:Stacey MassonTELUS External Communications (514) 977-8766Justin KingsleyOptimum public relations(514) 248-6017