Prior to the issuance of common shares by Company during November 25, 2016 through February 17, 2017, Mr. Trusler, Director and President of the Company, held 7,350,760 common shares, representing 11.3% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company, and assuming exercise of 1,100,000 common share purchase warrants, Mr. Trusler would have held 8,450,760 common shares, representing 12.7% of the then issued and outstanding shares of the Company.

Following the issuance of shares of the Company during November 25, 2016 through February 17, and exercises of warrants by holders thereof, Mr. Trusler owns 7,350,760 common shares, representing 9.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company, and assuming exercise of 1,100,000 warrants and 1,240,000 stock options, Mr. Trusler would hold 9,700,760 common shares, representing 12.7% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company.

The Offeror acquired these securities for investment purposes and has no present intention to acquire further securities of the Company, although it may in the future acquire or dispose of securities of the Company, through the market, privately or otherwise, as circumstances or market conditions warrant.

This news release is issued pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System. A copy of the Early Warning Report will appear with the Company's documents on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

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