CALGARY, ALBERTA — (Marketwire) — 01/31/13 — Avatar Energy Ltd. (“Avatar” or the “Corporation”) (TSX VENTURE: AVG) announces that it has been notified that the farmor (the “Farmor”) of its Brazeau well is enforcing a judgment to recover debts from Avatar in the amount of $654,191.04 as consented to by Avatar in accordance with a previously disclosed forbearance agreement. Avatar does not have funds available to repay the debt. Discussions with the Farmor and the Corporation-s lender regarding repayment are ongoing. Avatar-s debt levels and other liabilities cast significant doubt as to the Corporations- ability to continue as a going concern.
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Contacts:
Avatar Energy Ltd.
Mr. Alan D. Jack, P. Eng
President & Chief Executive Officer
(403) 517-8818
Avatar Energy Ltd.
Ms. Lorie J. Hynes, CA
Chief Financial Officer
(403) 517-8818