Wescan and Santoy Acquire Additional Uramium Claims; Geop[hysics to Begin Soon

February 6, 2006

George Sanders, President of Wescan Goldfields Inc. (“Wescan”) is pleased to announce that Wescan and Santoy Resources Ltd. (“Santoy”) have staked 5 additional claims totaling 20,965 hectares.  The claims are located on the northern edge of the Athabasca Basin, and adjoining two jointly held permit areas known as the Fir Island, and Hazempa Lake blocks.

Santoy as operator of the joint venture in which Wescan holds a 50% interest has been advised by Geotech Ltd. that a helicopter borne EM survey covering the Fir Lake block and one of the new adjoining claims is about to commence. Geotech will be using their latest version of the VTEM system which has been upgraded to generate a more powerful signal compared to their previous version.

Wescan is a Canadian based corporation engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Shares of the Company trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol “WGF”.

For further information please contact:

George Sanders, President or Wade MacBain, Corporate Development at (306) 664-2422.