CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Jul 8, 2014) - Canadian Spirit Resources Inc. ("CSRI" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:SPI)(CSPUF) is pleased to announce the appointment of J.R. Richard Couillard as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation effective immediately. On September 1, 2014, Mr. Couillard will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Corporation.

As of September 1, 2014 Alfred B. Sorensen, current CEO, will step down to pursue other business ventures, but will remain a director of the Corporation, thereby continuing to play a role in furthering the Corporation's objectives.

Joseph Iannicelli, Chairman commented, "Richard has served as a director of CSRI for over 10 years. His significant experience in the upstream energy sector will allow CSRI to continue to develop its resource base in a manner consistent with the goals of our shareholders. I would also like to thank Alfred for his excellent leadership and contribution to CSRI's success and look forward to continuing to work with him as a member of our board of directors."

CSRI is a natural resources Corporation focusing on the identification and development of opportunities in the unconventional natural gas sector of the energy industry.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

CANADIAN SPIRIT RESOURCES INC.

"Joseph Iannicelli"

Chairman of the Board

The corporate information contained in this news release may contain forward-looking forecast information. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonably accurate by CSRI at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. The actual results achieved during the forecast period will vary from the information provided herein and the variations may be material. Consequently there is no representation by CSRI that actual results achieved during the forecast period will be the same in whole or in part as those forecast.

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