News 2008-05-12 Excalibur Drilling received the CAODC "Safety Leadership Award" and was runner up to receive the "Chairman of the Board's Shield" at this year's 28th Annual Land-Based Drilling Rig Safety Awards. Currently, our WCB Claims Costs are one-half of the industry average. We have had no disabling injury accidents in over three years. Thanks to all Rig Managers and crews for their involvement in our Safety Program. 2008-05-09 This past month saw several weeks of intensive safety training and meetings for Rig Managers and crews. In addition to in-house H2S Training, Firemaster conducted Fall Protection, Rig Rescue and Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training. Congratulations to all participants for their commitment to safety at the rigs. 2008-02-10 The Management of Excalibur Drilling wishes to thank all crew members who participated in Safety Stand Down Week in January and for their feedback on practical safety initiatives. 2008-01-07 Excalibur Drilling is currently hiring for Leasehand, Roughneck and Motorhand positions. Excalibur recommends that applicants have valid First Aid, H2S Alive, and Petroleum Safety Training courses when applying for work. Please email your resumes to resumes@excaliburdrilling.com or fax to (403) 793-2094. Excalibur Drilling is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace. All applicants must submit to alcohol and drug testing as part of the pre-hire process. 2007-12-12 We are pleased to announce that the Excalibur Drilling Ltd. Calgary office has moved to a new location. Our new mailing address will be as follows: 700, 435 – 4th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3A8 Please note that our phone number (403) 269-2041 and fax number (403) 269-2652 will remain the same. 2007-12-11 Senior Management will be visiting all the rigs during Safety Stand Down Week (January 14-18) to discuss safety goals for the new year with our crews and Operators. Safety Stand Down Website www.safetystanddown.ca 2007-09-14 The External COR Audit was conducted by a CAODC approved auditor from September 10-14, 2007. The auditor inspected several rigs, interviewed employees and reviewed safety documents. Excalibur scored 93% on the audit resulting in the renewal of our COR (COR #20070914-5188). 2007-07-07 Apprenticeship – all Motormen and Derrickhands must be registered in the Apprenticeship program. Drillers with enough hours and months (6250 hours & 54 months) can be grandfathered in as a journeyman Rig Tech III. Please call Lawrence at the office for details 2007-05-05 Excalibur Management would like to recognize the following employees that achieved the following service days in 2006: 3000 – Kelly Beatch, Dale French, Rick Krauss, Chad Wilkins, Martin Wipf, Peter Wurtz 2750 – Dan Waldner 2500 – Nick Deis, Iain Hunter, Romanoff Martin, Kevin Rockabar, Darcy Tollin 2250 – Wilks Abbott, Chew Peng Lai, Tobias Waldner 2000 – Dean Bryant, Rod Chapple, Scott Parsons 1750 – Justin Campbell, Kevin Engbrecht, Keith Hunter, Brent Iverson, Aaron Poole, Dan Reesor, Jamie Saskowski, Ryan Veloso, Joe Wipf 1500 – Ryan Freese, Tevita Funa, Brett Martin, Shane Obrigewitch, Curtis Winquist, Will Wipf, Brad Wurtz 1250 – Conway Aubin, Mark Finlan, Justin Jensen, Jon Lines 1000 – Jonas Ens, Jeff Jacober, Dave Knoblich, Randy Mason, Tyler Neely, Roger Reimer, Damon St. Germain 2006-04-11 EnCana recognized Excalibur Drilling at an awards banquet in Medicine Hat today with the 2005 Safety Stewardship Award. We especially wish to thank the Rig Managers and crews operating in the EnCana Suffield Block for their safe operating practices. Keep up the good work! 2006-04-08 CAODC awarded Excalibur Drilling with the Safety Leadership Award for exemplary safe work performance in 2005. Congratulations to all the Rig Managers and Crews.