NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ATHABASCA OIL SANDS AREA
ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTILITIES BOARD
APPLICATION NO. 1445535

ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT
APPLICATION NO. 001-228044
WATER ACT FILE NO. 00228047
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

DEER CREEK ENERGY LIMITED
JOSLYN NORTH MINE PROJECT

Take Notice that Deer Creek Energy Limited (DCEL) has made an application to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) and Alberta Environment (AENV) for approval to construct, operate, and reclaim an oil sands surface mine and bitumen extraction facilities in the Fort McMurray area. The proposed mining project is to be located approximately 70 kilometres north of Fort McMurray on Oil Sands Leases 7280060T24, 7404110452 and 7405070799 in Townships 94, 95, 96, Ranges 11 to 13, West of the 4th Meridian. The proposed development includes an open pit, truck and shovel mine, ore handling facility, bitumen extraction facilities, tailings processing facilities, support infrastructure, water and tailings management plans, and an integrated reclamation plan. The Joslyn North Mine project is designed to produce a total of 15,900 cubic metres per day (100,000 barrels per day) of bitumen. The proposed project would be constructed in two phases each designed to produce 7,950 cubic metres per day (50,000 barrels per day) of bitumen. Construction of the proposed project, if approved, could begin in 2007.

Nature of the Application
In support of the proposal, DCEL has prepared and submitted the following:

• Application No. 1445535 to the EUB pursuant to Sections 10 and 11 of the Oil Sands Conservation Act for authorization to construct, operate and reclaim an oil sands mining, and bitumen extraction facility, the Joslyn North Mine Project.
• Application No. 001-228044 to AENV under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) for construction, operation and reclamation of the Joslyn North Mine Project.
• Application (File No. 00228047) to AENV pursuant to Sections 37 and 50 of the Water Act to authorize water management plans associated with the construction, operation and reclamation of the Joslyn North Mine Project, including the diversion up to a maximum of 10,617,000 cubic metres per year from surface runoff, groundwater dewatering (non-saline water), and the Athabasca River for industrial purposes.

The application shares a common Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report which DCEL has prepared and submitted to the Director, Environmental Assessment, Northern Region. The EIA report forms part of the application to the EUB.

Additional Information
To obtain additional information or a copy of the applications and the EIA report, free of charge, contact:

Deer Creek Energy Limited
Dome Tower
Suite 1900, 333 - 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 2Z1
Attention: Ray Reipas, Vice President Mining
Telephone: (403) 571-7599 or 1-866-371-7599
Fax: (403) 264-3700
Email: TEPC.Communication@total.com
Website: www.deercreekenergy.com

For information regarding EUB procedures contact:
Fort McMurray Office
Brad Bricker
Telephone: (780) 743-7487
Fax: (780) 743-7141
Email: brad.bricker@gov.ab.ca

Copies of the application and the EIA report are available for viewing at the following locations:

Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
Fort McMurray Office
2nd Floor, Provincial Building
9915 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 2K4

Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
Information Services, Calgary Office
Main Floor, 640 - 5 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G4
Telephone (403) 297-8190

Oil Sands Discovery Centre
515 MacKenzie Boulevard
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4X3

Register of Environmental Assessment Information
Alberta Environment
111 Twin Atria Building
4999 - 98 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
Attention: Melanie Daneluk

Fort McMurray Public Library
9907 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 2K4

Fort McKay First Nations Band Office
Fort McKay, Alberta,

Deer Creek Energy Limited Website
www.deercreekenergy.com
Stakeholders / Consultation & Regulatory Affairs

To File a Statement of Concern

Under Section 73 of EPEA and Section 109 of the Water Act, any person who is directly affected by the EPEA Applications or the Water Act Application may submit a written statement of concern. Statements of concern under EPEA and Water Act must be submitted by May 29, 2006. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeal Board. Please quote Application No. 001-228044 (EPEA), or File No. 00228047 (Water Act) when submitting a statement of concern. If no statements of concern are received, the EPEA and Water Act Applications may be approved without further notice. Please submit your statement to:

Director, Northern Region
Alberta Environment
Regulatory Approvals Centre
5 Floor, Oxbridge Place
9820 - 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6
Telephone: (780) 427-6311
Fax: (780) 422-0154

Note that any statements filed regarding these applications are public records, which are accessible by the public.

This notice of Application is being distributed to advise interested persons that the applications are available and the EUB and other government Departments are now undertaking review of the application.

Issued at Calgary, Alberta, on February 16, 2006.

ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTILITIES BOARD
Douglas A. Larder, General Counsel