Bison Gold Trading Post Amalgamation with Mid-North

Toronto, Ontario, January 4, 2006 - Bison Gold Exploration Inc. (BGEI - CNQ) is pleased to confirm that its amalgamation with Mid-North Resources Ltd. (previously: MNRL - CNQ) has been completed. As a result of the amalgamation, the common shares of Mid-North are consolidated on a basis of 4 Mid-North shares for 1 Bison Gold share.

Current shareholders of Bison Gold and/or Mid-North, as well as prospective shareholders of Bison Gold, should note that the trading information on the CNQ may continue to show historical price data of Mid-North shares prior to amalgamation and consolidation. Traders are reminded to confirm the consolidated share price and volume position when considering any trade.

Bison Gold also wishes to confirm that it has raised $1,250,000 by private placement prior to amalgamation, and has commenced the first phase of the 2006 exploration program focussing on the company's key property of merit; the Central Manitoba group of property claims located in Bissett

Bison Gold has signed a contract and work has commenced on a systematic till sampling program to collect and analyze soil samples over the entire property area. The scope of this program has been determined in order to verify work conducted by Placer Dome in 2003 through 2004, and to further identify additional drill targets on new structures. The till sampling program will be immediately followed by an initial diamond drill program, estimated to be up to 3000 metres in overall depth.

For more information contact: Christopher Watkiss, President, at 416-850-4922 or W. Dale Dunlop, Director, at 902-423-8121.

The CNQ has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy of this news release.