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CALGARY, March 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Alston Energy Inc. (TSX-V: ALO) ("Alston" or the "Company") wishes to announce the resignation of Ryan Dunfield from the Board of Directors of the Company. As a result of his other commitments, Mr. Dunfield feels that he is not able to devote sufficient time to the direction of the Company; and therefore, he has resigned effective as of the date hereof. "The Company thanks Mr. Dunfield for his valuable contributions to Alston over the past two years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

About Alston Energy Inc.: Alston is a publicly traded, junior oil & gas producing Company with high quality assets in Central Alberta. Our focus is on creating a portfolio of repeatable drilling opportunities targeting shallow to medium depth oil bearing formations in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Alston's management team has a proven track record of executing strategic acquisitions and utilizing new technologies to exploit conventional and unconventional resources.

Alston Energy Inc. trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol ALO. For additional information about Alston please visit our website www.alstonenergy.ca or under the company profile on SEDAR www.sedar.com.

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SOURCE Alston Energy Inc.