July 23

Gale Force Petroleum closes Kentucky acquisition

Gale Force Petroleum Inc. (TSX-V: GFP, the \"Corporation\") announced today that it has completed the purchase of the Kentucky Shale Gas Property, consisting of 22,000 acres of oil and gas leases, 9 gas wells and 5 miles of gathering lines, including compressors. The purchase price paid was $2.5 million, of which the Corporation paid $1.25 million for its 50% share of the property. The remaining $1.25 million of the purchase price was paid by Corporation\'s two joint venture partners, WHL Energy Ltd. and Derby Resources, LLC.

\"The purchase of the Kentucky Shale Gas Property marks the completion of a major milestone in the development of the Corporation\" said Michael McLellan, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. \"The Corporation is now the owner and operator of a property with excellent prospects to create sustained growth in revenues and net asset value for its shareholders.\" The Corporation will immediately begin its Phase 1 development program for development of the Kentucky Shale Gas Property. Phase 1 development will focus on two main objectives: commencing production from the nine wells in place, and drilling, coring and putting in production additional wells so as to obtain greater cash-flows and improved geological knowledge of the Property.

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SOURCE: Gale Force Petroleum Inc.

Gale Force Petroleum Inc.: Michael McLellan, President and CEO, (514) 333-9292