April 11, 2005 for immediate release

EnCana Corporation, one of North America’s leading oil and natural gas producers, has announced a$150,000 contribution to UNBC’s Northern Medical Programs Trust towards the educationand retention of physicians in northern communities.

EnCana’s contribution is part of a major fundraisinginitiative driven by 25 communities throughout Northern BC that have pledged toraise a total of $6 million to help provide financial assistance and incentivesto medical students enrolled in the Northern Medical Program. EnCana’scontribution, which helps fulfill the pledges of the Northeast regional areasincluding Fort Nelson, Fort St John, Hudson’sHope, Taylor, and Dawson Creek, raises the current total fromthe area to $486,107. This is just over half-way towards their total pledgeamount, based on population, of $918,000.

 “Health and wellnessare core employee values at EnCana,” says Mary Ann Steen, Manager of CommunityInvestment. “Our support highlights EnCana’s commitment to projects thatcontribute to the health and wellbeing of the members in the communities wherewe are privileged to operate. We are really pleased to be a partner in thisimportant initiative.”

“This generous donation to the Northern Medical ProgramsTrust demonstrates an ongoing relationship that exists between our region andthe companies that do business here,” says Kathleen O’Neill, Chair of the NorthPeace NMPT Support Group. “Thank you EnCana for contributing to the future healthof our residents.” 

The Northern Medical Program has a particular focus oneducating future doctors who have both the skills and the attitude necessary topractice in northern communities. As part of the expanded UBC Faculty ofMedicine, it uses state-of-the-art technology in the delivery of curriculum to UNBC.The first 25 students – including two from Fort Nelson and two from Dawson Creek – begantheir studies at UNBC this past January

EnCana Corporation is one of North America’s leading naturalgas producers, and the largest holder of oil and gas resource land onshoreNorth America. EnCanafocuses on contributing to the strength and sustainability of the communitiesin which it is privileged to operate. In 2004, EnCana invested more than C$15million in these communities, and expects to contribute an additional C$15million in 2005.  EnCana subscribes tothe Imagine Canada program, which sets a benchmark for corporate giving at onepercent of pre-tax profits.

Contact:

MaryAnn Steen, Manager of Community Investment, EnCana – 403.645.4700

or Robertvan Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC – 250.960.5622