Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Texalta Petroleum Ltd. - TEX.A

VANCOUVER, June 1, 2011 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC):

Issuer Name: Texalta Petroleum Ltd.
TSX-V Ticker Symbol: TEX.A
Time of Halt: 9:00 am EST
Reason for Halt: Pending News

For further information:

IIROC Inquiries (416) 646-7299 - *Please note that IIROC is not able to provide any additional information regarding a specific trading halt. Information is limited to general enquiries only.