For immediate release August 25, 2004

Bridges Transitions Inc. ("Bridges" or the "Corporation") announces that The Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted notice filed by the Corporation of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid through the facilities of The Toronto Stock Exchange.

The Corporation may, during the 12-month period beginning August 27, 2004 and ending August 26, 2005, purchase on The Toronto Stock Exchange at the then current market price up to a maximum of 625,638 common shares in total, being 5% of the 12,512,769 common shares issued and outstanding as of August 6, 2004. The actual number of common shares which may be purchased and the timing of any such purchases will be determined by the Corporation. The Corporation intends to cancel any common shares acquired under the bid.

The Corporation has purchased 189,600 of its own common shares in the past 12 months, on the Toronto Stock Exchange pursuant to a previous normal course issuer bid at an average price of $1.07 per share.

The Corporation believes that the price of its common shares has declined to a level less than their value relative to the Corporation's assets and future business prospects. As a result, depending on product pricing, future share trading prices and other factors, the Corporation believes that the acquisition of some of its outstanding common shares via the normal course issuer bid represents a desirable use of a portion of the Corporation's discretionary capital.

About Bridges
Bridges is a leading provider of products and services used by schools, universities and agencies to help people achieve education and career success. Over 13,500 schools and agencies use Bridges' products and services. Bridges serves the needs of millions of people seeking educational or career planning assistance.

For more information, visit http://www.bridges.com. The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: BIT.

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