Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. Closes $60.2 Million Bought Deal Financing

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ALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired - Feb. 19, 2014) - Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. ("Tamarack" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TVE) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal financing of 14,000,000 common shares at a price of $4.30 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of $60,200,000. The syndicate of underwriters for the offering was led by Dundee Securities Ltd. and included Clarus Securities Inc., GMP Securities L.P., National Bank Financial Inc., Paradigm Capital Inc., Peters & Co. Limited, AltaCorp Capital Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

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About Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.

Tamarack is an oil and gas exploration and production company committed to long-term growth and the increased identification, evaluation and operation of resource plays in the Western Canadian sedimentary basin. Tamarack's strategic direction is focused on two key principles - ensuring resource plays provide long-life reserves, and using a rigorous, proven modeling process to carefully manage risk and identify opportunities. The Company recently expanded its inventory of low-risk development oil locations in the Redwater Viking play through the acquisition of Sure Energy Inc. Continuing to build on its sustainable growth platform, Tamarack also increased its low-risk development locations within the Cardium fairway through a farm-in agreement with an industry major. These endeavors add to Tamarack's strong resource portfolio, including Cardium properties at Lochend, Garrington and Buck Lake and heavy oil properties in Saskatchewan. With a balanced portfolio, and experienced and committed management team, Tamarack intends to continue to deliver on its promise to increase its production and maximize shareholder returns.


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CONTACT INFORMATION

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.
Brian Schmidt, President & CEO
403.263.4440

Ron Hozjan, VP Finance & CFO
403.263.4440
www.tamarackvalley.ca