NOTE TO EDITORS:

Mines and Energy Minister Lloyd Matthews today extended an invitation to interested media to attend the Energy Council�s 2002 Northeastern Energy Forum.

All sessions will take place at the Fairmont Newfoundland Hotel, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John�s. Media are welcome to attend the following sessions:

Sunday, August 25 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday, August 26 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Media contact: Darrell Mercer, Communications, (709) 729-5777.

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