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<MineralType>PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS</MineralType>
<SaleDate>2003-12-10</SaleDate>
<!-- LEASE SCHEDULE -->
<Schedule>
<ContractType>LEASE</ContractType>
<Region>
<Name>PLAINS</Name>
<Contract>
<ContractNo>A0029</ContractNo>
<Hectares>64</Hectares>
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<TractNo>0</TractNo>
<LandDescription>
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<LandKey>41801920SE</LandKey>
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<Substance>PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS</Substance>
<Qualifier>BELOW THE BASE OF THE</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>BELLY RIVER GRP</ZoneName>
<DRRZDCode>39</DRRZDCode>
</Line>
<Line>
<Qualifier>TO THE BASE OF THE</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>BOW ISLAND SD</ZoneName>
<DRRZDCode>8</DRRZDCode>
</Line>
</ZoneDescription>
</Tract>
</Contract>
</Region>
<Region>
<Name>NORTHERN</Name>
<Contract>
<ContractNo>A0175</ContractNo>
<Hectares>256</Hectares>
<Tract>
<TractNo>0</TractNo>
<LandDescription>
<Land>
<LandKey>50905427</LandKey>
<Portion></Portion>
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<Line>
<Substance>PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS</Substance>
<Qualifier>BELOW THE BASE OF THE</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>MANNVILLE GRP</ZoneName>
<DRRZDCode>4</DRRZDCode>
</Line>
<Line>
<Qualifier>TO</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>BASEMENT</ZoneName>
</Line>
</ZoneDescription>
</Tract>
</Contract>
</Region>
</Schedule>
<!-- LICENCE SCHEDULE -->
<Schedule>
<ContractType>LICENCE</ContractType>
<Region>
<Name>NORTHERN</Name>
<Contract>
<ContractNo>B0298</ContractNo>
<Hectares>1792</Hectares>
<RestrictionCodeApplies>TSH000101</RestrictionCodeApplies>
<Tract>
<TractNo>1</TractNo>
<LandDescription>
<Land>
<LandKey>61107206</LandKey>
<Portion></Portion>
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<MetesBounds></MetesBounds>
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<ZoneDescription>
<Line>
<Substance>PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS</Substance>
<Qualifier>BELOW THE BASE OF THE</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>PEACE RIVER FM</ZoneName>
<DRRZDCode>40</DRRZDCode>
</Line>
<Line>
<Qualifier>TO</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>BASEMENT</ZoneName>
</Line>
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<Tract>
<TractNo>2</TractNo>
<LandDescription>
<Land>
<LandKey>61107117</LandKey>
<Portion></Portion>
<MetesBoundsIndicator></MetesBoundsIndicator>
<MetesBounds></MetesBounds>
</Land>
</LandDescription>

<ZoneDescription>
<Line>
<Substance>PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS</Substance>
<Qualifier>BELOW THE BASE OF THE</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>BLUESKY-BULLHEAD</ZoneName>
<DRRZDCode>21</DRRZDCode>
</Line>
<Line>
<Qualifier>TO</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>BASEMENT</ZoneName>
</Line>
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<TractNo>3</TractNo>
<LandDescription>
<Land>
<LandKey>61107129</LandKey>
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<Land>
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<MetesBounds></MetesBounds>
</Land>
</LandDescription>

<ZoneDescription>
<Line>
<Substance>PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS</Substance>
<Qualifier>BELOW THE BASE OF THE</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>NIKANASSIN FM</ZoneName>
<DRRZDCode>34</DRRZDCode>
</Line>
<Line>
<Qualifier>TO</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>BASEMENT</ZoneName>
</Line>
</ZoneDescription>
</Tract>
<Tract>
<TractNo>4</TractNo>
<LandDescription>
<Land>
<LandKey>61107116</LandKey>
<Portion></Portion>
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</Land>
<Land>
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<MetesBounds></MetesBounds>
</Land>
</LandDescription>

<ZoneDescription>
<Line>
<Substance>PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS</Substance>
<Qualifier>BELOW THE BASE OF THE</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>FERNIE GRP</ZoneName>
<DRRZDCode>276</DRRZDCode>
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<Line>
<Qualifier>TO</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>BASEMENT</ZoneName>
</Line>
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<Tract>
<TractNo>5</TractNo>
<LandDescription>
<Land>
<LandKey>61107121</LandKey>
<Portion></Portion>
<MetesBoundsIndicator></MetesBoundsIndicator>
<MetesBounds></MetesBounds>
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<ZoneDescription>
<Line>
<Substance>PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS</Substance>
<Qualifier>BELOW THE BASE OF THE</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>FERNIE GRP</ZoneName>
<DRRZDCode>276</DRRZDCode>
</Line>
<Line>
<Qualifier>TO THE BASE OF THE</Qualifier>
<ZoneName>HALFWAY FM</ZoneName>
<DRRZDCode>246</DRRZDCode>
</Line>
</ZoneDescription>
</Tract>
</Contract>
</Region>
</Schedule>
<DeeperRightsReversionZoneDesignations>
<!-- Deeper Rights Reversion Zone Designations -->
<DRRZD>
<DRRZDCode>4</DRRZDCode>
<DRRZDZone>
<ZoneCode>2480</ZoneCode>
<ZoneName>MANNVILLE GRP</ZoneName>
<DRRZDKeyWell>
<WellID>00/06-16-041-08W4/0</WellID>
<DRRZDInterval>
<From>2557</From>
<To>2985</To>
<UnitOfMeasure>FEET</UnitOfMeasure>
</DRRZDInterval>
<LogType>INDUCTION ELECTRICAL</LogType>
</DRRZDKeyWell>
</DRRZDZone>
</DRRZD>
<DRRZD>
<DRRZDCode>8</DRRZDCode>
<DRRZDZone>
<ZoneCode>2130</ZoneCode>
<ZoneName>BOW ISLAND SD</ZoneName>
<DRRZDKeyWell>
<WellID>00/11-31-011-10W4/0</WellID>
<DRRZDInterval>
<From>2140</From>
<To>2472</To>
<UnitOfMeasure>FEET</UnitOfMeasure>
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<LogType>INDUCTION ELECTRICAL</LogType>
</DRRZDKeyWell>
</DRRZDZone>
</DRRZD>
<DRRZD>
<DRRZDCode>21</DRRZDCode>
<DRRZDZone>
<ZoneCode>3052</ZoneCode>
<ZoneName>BLUESKY-BULLHEAD</ZoneName>
<DRRZDKeyWell>
<WellID>00/10-32-081-01W6/0</WellID>
<DRRZDInterval>
<From>2754</From>
<To>3043</To>
<UnitOfMeasure>FEET</UnitOfMeasure>
</DRRZDInterval>
<LogType>DUAL INDUCTION SPHERICALLY FOCUSED</LogType>
</DRRZDKeyWell>
</DRRZDZone>
</DRRZD>
<DRRZD>
<DRRZDCode>34</DRRZDCode>
<DRRZDZone>
<ZoneCode>4080</ZoneCode>
<ZoneName>NIKANASSIN FM</ZoneName>
<DRRZDKeyWell>
<WellID>00/10-01-068-09W6/0</WellID>
<DRRZDInterval>
<From>2555</From>
<To>2680</To>
<UnitOfMeasure>METRES</UnitOfMeasure>
</DRRZDInterval>
<LogType>BOREHOLE COMPENSATED SONIC</LogType>
</DRRZDKeyWell>
</DRRZDZone>
</DRRZD>
<DRRZD>
<DRRZDCode>39</DRRZDCode>
<DRRZDZone>
<ZoneCode>1260</ZoneCode>
<ZoneName>BELLY RIVER GRP</ZoneName>
<DRRZDKeyWell>
<WellID>00/07-18-032-22W4/0</WellID>
<DRRZDInterval>
<From>1688</From>
<To>2453</To>
<UnitOfMeasure>FEET</UnitOfMeasure>
</DRRZDInterval>
<LogType>INDUCTION ELECTRICAL</LogType>
</DRRZDKeyWell>
</DRRZDZone>
</DRRZD>
<DRRZD>
<DRRZDCode>40</DRRZDCode>
<DRRZDZone>
<ZoneCode>2280</ZoneCode>
<ZoneName>PEACE RIVER FM</ZoneName>
<DRRZDKeyWell>
<WellID>00/07-09-076-08W6/0</WellID>
<DRRZDInterval>
<From>3760</From>
<To>4008</To>
<UnitOfMeasure>FEET</UnitOfMeasure>
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<LogType>BOREHOLE COMPENSATED SONIC</LogType>
</DRRZDKeyWell>
</DRRZDZone>
</DRRZD>
<DRRZD>
<DRRZDCode>246</DRRZDCode>
<DRRZDZone>
<ZoneCode>5160</ZoneCode>
<ZoneName>HALFWAY FM</ZoneName>
<DRRZDKeyWell>
<WellID>00/11-18-077-08W6/0</WellID>
<DRRZDInterval>
<From>6342</From>
<To>6402</To>
<UnitOfMeasure>FEET</UnitOfMeasure>
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<LogType>BOREHOLE COMPENSATED SONIC</LogType>
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</DRRZDZone>
</DRRZD>
<DRRZD>
<DRRZDCode>276</DRRZDCode>
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<ZoneCode>4140</ZoneCode>
<ZoneName>FERNIE GRP</ZoneName>
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<WellID>00/13-01-074-11W6/0</WellID>
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<From>2048</From>
<To>2151</To>
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<LogType>BOREHOLE COMPENSATED SONIC</LogType>
</DRRZDKeyWell>
</DRRZDZone>
</DRRZD>
</DeeperRightsReversionZoneDesignations>
<AddendaAndContacts>
<!-- Applicable Addenda And Contacts -->
<RestrictionDetail>
<RestrictionCode>TSH000101</RestrictionCode>
<AppliesTo>
<ContractType>LICENCE</ContractType>
<ContractNo>B0298</ContractNo>
<RestrictionLandDescription>
<RestrictionLand>
<LandKey>61107129NW</LandKey>
<Portion></Portion>
<MetesBoundsIndicator>P</MetesBoundsIndicator>
<MetesBounds> </MetesBounds>
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<RestrictionLand>
<LandKey>61107132W</LandKey>
<Portion></Portion>
<MetesBoundsIndicator>P</MetesBoundsIndicator>
<MetesBounds> </MetesBounds>
</RestrictionLand>
<RestrictionLand>
<LandKey>61107206N</LandKey>
<Portion></Portion>
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<MetesBounds> </MetesBounds>
</RestrictionLand>
</RestrictionLandDescription>

</AppliesTo>
<RestrictionDescription>
IS/ARE WITHIN AN IMPORTANT TRUMPETER SWAN HABITAT.

</RestrictionDescription>
<SurfaceAccess>
SURFACE ACCESS IS SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS
</SurfaceAccess>
<Contact>
<ContactName>DAVE HERVIEUX</ContactName>
<ContactTitle>WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST</ContactTitle>
<ContactTitle>DEPT. OF SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEV</ContactTitle>
<ContactTitle>GRANDE PRAIRIE OFFICE - FISH AND WILDLIFE</ContactTitle>
<ContactAddressLine>PROVINCIAL BUILDING</ContactAddressLine>
<ContactAddressLine>10320 99 ST SUITE 1701</ContactAddressLine>
<ContactCityTownVillageName>GRANDE PRAIRIE</ContactCityTownVillageName>
<ContactProvinceStateName>AB</ContactProvinceStateName>
<ContactPostalCode>T8V 6J4</ContactPostalCode>
<ContactTelephone>
<AreaCode>780</AreaCode>
<Prefix>538</Prefix>
<Suffix>5618</Suffix>
</ContactTelephone>
</Contact>
</RestrictionDetail>
</AddendaAndContacts>
</PublicOfferingNotice>

