SilverWillow Energy Corporation 3100, 715 - 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2X6 T 403 538 7030 F 403 538 7033

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: May 31, 2013 TSX V Trading Symbol: SWE SILVERWILLOW ENERGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES PHILIP ALDRED'S RETIREMENT Calgary, Alberta, Canada - SilverWillow Energy Corporation (TSXV:SWE) announces the

retirement of Mr. Philip Aldred, Vice President, Resources. Throughout his career, Mr. Aldred
has enjoyed more than thirty years with a variety of energy companies and has been with his current colleagues since 2006.
"Phil has been a key part of the management team at SilverWillow and our predecessor companies and we have greatly appreciated his personal and professional contributions," said Howard Lutley, President and CEO. "We wish him and his family all the best in the future".
Mr. Aldred has agreed to be available to SilverWillow for future consulting assignments as required. There are no immediate plans to seek a replacement for his position.

About SilverWillow Energy

SilverWillow Energy Corporation is a Calgary, Alberta based pre-production oil sands company with a portfolio of exploration leases in Canada's Athabasca oil sands. To learn more, please visit www.swenergy.ca.
For further information, please contact Howard J. Lutley, President and Chief Executive Officer, at (403) 538-7030.

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