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NAL Resources Receives Alberta Safety Leader Award

Press Release - Feb 23, 2006

CALGARY--(CCNMatthews - Feb. 23) - NAL Resources ("NAL") is proud to have been recognized as a safety leader in the oil and gas industry. At the 15th Annual Alberta Business Awards of Distinction on Wednesday, NAL was presented with Workers' Compensation Board Alberta WorksafeTM Safety Leader Award of Distinction.

NAL's excellent safety management system is recognized industry-wide for its high standards and professionalism. The Company maintains an excellent injury prevention track record and is proud of the fact that since its inception 15 years ago, none of its employees has been involved in a lost time accident. At NAL, safety is not contained to one department. It is integrated into every aspect of the business. NAL has created a culture focused on safety by gaining company-wide support for the program's values and by continually improving processes based on feedback. Its safety standards often exceed regulatory standards and industry recommended practices.

President and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wiswell, offered his congratulations to Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Lexier, and all members of the operations staff on their significant achievement, saying, "Our commitment to safety for our employees and contractors is outstanding. It all starts with strong operational leadership and making safety and safe work practices a priority at all levels of our organization. Our field staff embraces safety first every day. Well done."

NAL Resources manages production of approximately 37,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day on behalf of NAL Oil and Gas Trust and a major Canadian financial institution. NAL Oil and Gas Trust trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NAE.UN.


Contact Information:

NAL Resources
Gordon Currie
Manager of Investor Relations
(403) 294-3620 or (888) 223-8792
Email: Investor.Relations@nal.ca