NWest Energy Announces Claim Notice

NWest Energy Corp. ("NWest" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:NWN) announces
that it has been served with a statement of claim by Geophysical Services
Incorporated ("Geophysical") relating to the transfers of exploration licence
EL1097R to Shoal Point Energy completed on January 17, 2012 and March 23, 2012.
Geophysical is seeking damages of $1,951,811.50. Management believes the claim
to be frivolous towards the Corporation and without merit. The Corporation
intends to fully defend its interests and take all other actions available to it
and will provide a further update once additional information is available. 


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