RYD Ryland Oil Corp

Ryland Oil Corporation (TSX VENTURE: RYD) announces that it has engaged GMP Securities LP as a financial advisor and agent to assist the Company in reviewing and assessing corporate strategies, which may include a sale or merger of the Company, an asset sale, or a teaming agreement with one or more industry partners. Ryland has agreed to pay GMP a success fee on the closing of any transaction, calculated as a percentage of the transaction's value.

RYLAND OIL CORPORATION

Gerald J. Shields, President

Issued and Outstanding: 193,576,106

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Contacts: Ryland Oil Corporation Jim Welykochy Vice President Corporate Development (403) 861-1242 www.rylandoil.com