TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Dec. 13, 2005) - Westchester Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WSR) announces that, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, it is extending the term of the share purchase warrants that were originally issued in connection with a private placement that closed on May 19, 2004 to May 19, 2006.
The share purchase warrants initially were to have to have expired on September 19, 2005. As noted in a press release dated September 2, 2005, the expiry date was amended at that time to December 19, 2005. The share purchase warrants will now expire on May 19, 2006. Each full share purchase warrant entitles the holder thereof the right to acquire one common share in the capital of Westchester at a price of $0.70.
Westchester Resources Inc. is an independent oil and gas exploration company. Westchester's operations are focused in Western Canada and the US. The Company's shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "WSR".
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Westchester Resources Inc.
Kevin O'Connor
(416) 913-3858
koconnor@westchesterresources.com
