Bill Dirks, Sonde''s Chief Operating Officer added, "We have worked diligently to set the stage to react to the outcome of our Western Canadian strategic alternatives process. Our key operational goals are to maximize value from existing production, prepare for near-term drilling of our oil-oriented resource plays, and develop new exploration concepts to ensure Sonde''s future growth. We have permitted or are in final permitting stages for horizontal wells at Michichi (Detrital oil play, 3 locations), Eaglesham (Wabamun oil play, 2 locations), Sturgeon Lake (Duvernay oil play, 1 location), Windfall (Duvernay oil play, 1 location) and Ante Creek North (Duvernay and Montney oil plays, 1 location each).