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Bonterra Energy Corp. (Bonterra) (www.bonterraenergy.com) (TSX:BNE) is pleased to announce that Mr. Adrian Neumann has agreed to join the company as Vice President, Engineering and Operations.

Mr. Neumann brings sixteen years of experience in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin in various positions with other oil and gas companies. He is a Professional Engineer and a Member of APEGGA.

Bonterra welcomes Mr. Neumann as an addition to the Company's existing management team.

Bonterra Energy Corp.
George F. Fink
Chairman and CEO
(403) 262-5307
(403) 265-7488 (FAX)

Bonterra Energy Corp.
Randy M. Jarock
President and COO
(403) 262-5307
(403) 265-7488 (FAX)

Bonterra Energy Corp.
Kirsten Kulyk
Manager, Investor Relations
(403) 262-5307
(403) 265-7488 (FAX)
info@bonterraenergy.com