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MTS, SaskTel strike security deal

REGINA and WINNIPEG – MTS-owned AAA Alarm Systems is buying SaskTel’s security company SecurTek’s Manitoba customer accounts for $1.5 million, in exchange for AAA Alarm’s accounts outside of the province, predominantly in Alberta. The deal will make SecurTek one of the largest security service providers in Alberta, while at the same time, allowing AAA Alarms to further strengthen its position in the Manitoba market. “This transaction will enhance our strategic position as the leading communications provider in the province of Manitoba by allowing us to concentrate on our alarm services in our home market,” said Kelvin Shepherd, president of MTS’ consumer...