Bell Aliant announces cash distribution for July 2008

HALIFAX, July 22 2008 -- Bell Aliant Regional Communications Income Fund (the "Fund" or "Bell Aliant") (TSX: BA.UN) today declared its cash distribution of $0.2417 per unit for the month of July 2008. The distribution will be paid on August 15, 2008 to unitholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2008. The declaration of future distributions is subject to approval by the Bell Aliant trustees. To the extent that any portion of these distributions is designated as dividends paid by Bell Aliant, that portion is designated to be an "eligible dividend" pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and corresponding provincial legislation. About Bell Aliant Bell Aliant (TSX: BA.UN) is one of North America's largest regional communications providers. Through its operating entities it serves customers in six Canadian... [read full story]