NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF HEARING
APPLICATION NO. 1485941
COMPTON PETROLEUM CORPORATION
HOOKER FIELD

The Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB/Board) scheduled a public hearing of Application No. 1485941 at the ERCB’s offices, 640 – 5 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, commencing on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. The ERCB has been advised by the applicant that it is withdrawing its application.

Take Notice that the public hearing of Application No. 1485941 to commence on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, is hereby cancelled.

Additional Information
For information about ERCB procedures, contact
Applications Branch, Resources Applications Group
Attention: Nancy Bird
Telephone: 403-355-4283
Fax: 403-297-2474
E-mail: nancy.bird@ercb.ca

In accordance with Section 13 of the Energy Resources Conservation Board Rules of Practice, all documents filed in respect of this proceeding must be placed on the public record. However, any party may make an application to the Board for confidentiality pursuant to Section 13(2) and serve a copy of such request on the other parties involved in the hearing. The Board may grant a request for confidentiality on any terms it considers appropriate, subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Issued at Calgary, Alberta, on October 17, 2008.

ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION BOARD
Patricia M. Johnston, Q.C., General Counsel