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EDMONTON, May 8 /CNW/ - The Churchill Corporation announces that Wal-Mart
Stores Inc. ("Wal-Mart") has chosen Stuart Olson Constructors Inc. to build a
new Wal-Mart Perishable Distribution Centre in Balzac, Alberta. Balzac is
located in the Municipal District of Rockyview, 24 km north of Calgary's city
centre, adjacent to Calgary's northern city limits.
Construction is planned to begin immediately, with planned services to
stores expected in 2010. The project while under construction will employ
approximately 800 trade and construction individuals from Balzac, Calgary and
the surrounding region. Stuart Olson is proud of this partnership with
Wal-Mart and welcomes construction on this substantial project. The award of
this project will add $80 million to Stuart Olson's backlog.
The distribution centre will be:
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- a state-of-the-art facility utilizing the latest in RFID and
logistics technology to receive, store and distribute fresh produce
and frozen products;
- located on a 30 acre site;
- 400,000 square feet in size; and
- create approximately 600 jobs - with competitive wages, once
construction is complete.
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The new distribution centre will provide Wal-Mart the opportunity to
better serve the growing number of Wal-Mart customers who shop at its retail
stores and supercentres. Wal-Mart is committed to sustainable building
practices and this project will be built using sustainable design initiatives.

About The Churchill Corporation:

The Churchill Corporation provides building construction, industrial
construction and maintenance services throughout Western Canada. Churchill
common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CUQ".

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