NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF HEARING

APPLICATION NO. 1306237

KILLAM FIELD

BRIGUS RESOURCES LTD. AND TASMAN EXPLORATION LTD.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) scheduled a public hearing of Application

No. 1306237 to commence on Thursday, October 2, 2003, at the offices of the Board,

640 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta. The EUB has been advised by Brigus Resources Ltd. on behalf of itself and Tasman Exploration Ltd. that it is withdrawing the application.

Take Notice that the public hearing of Application No. 1306237 to commence on October 2, 2003, is hereby cancelled.

Additional Information

For information about EUB procedures contact:

Applications Branch, Resources Applications Group

Attention:   K. Fisher

Telephone: (403) 297-8490

Issued at Calgary, Alberta on September 26, 2003.

ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTILITIES BOARD