FORM 6-K

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Report of Foreign Issuer pursuant to Rule 13-a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2003

 

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER  1-15150

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT 1

 

ENERPLUS CONFIRMS THAT IT IS NOT IMPACTED BY REGULATORY DECISION TO SHUT-IN ATHABASCA REGION NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION

 

EXHIBIT 1

 

June 4, 2003

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

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ENERPLUS CONFIRMS THAT IT IS NOT IMPACTED BY REGULATORY DECISION TO SHUT-IN ATHABASCA REGION NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION

 

Enerplus Resources Fund confirms that it is not materially impacted by the June 3, 2003, announcement by the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board proposing a change in policy respecting natural gas production from the Wabiskaw and McMurray Formations in the Athabasca Oil Sands area. Enerplus has less than one half of one percent of its daily production volumes attributed to this area.

 

For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 1-800-319-6462 or email investorrelations@enerplus.com.

 

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, which are based on Enerplus’ current internal expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs. Some of the forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “projects”, “plans” and similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Enerplus’ actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, changes in general economic, market and business conditions; changes or fluctuations in production levels, commodity prices, currency exchange rates, capital expenditures, reserves or reserves estimates and debt service requirements; changes to legislation, investment eligibility or investment criteria; Enerplus’ ability to comply with current and future environmental or other laws; Enerplus’ success at acquisition, exploitation and development of reserves; actions by governmental or regulatory authorities including increasing taxes, changes in investment or other regulations; and the occurrence of unexpected events involved in the operation and development of oil and gas properties. Many of these risks and uncertainties are described in Enerplus’ 2002 Annual Information Form and Enerplus’ Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Readers are also referred to risk factors described in other documents Enerplus files with the Canadian and U.S. securities authorities. Copies of these documents are available without charge from Enerplus. Enerplus disclaims any responsibility to update these forward-looking statements.

 

Eric P. Tremblay

Senior Vice-President, Capital Markets

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

ENERPLUS RESOURCES FUND

 

 

BY: /s/ 

Christina S. Meeuwsen

 

 

Christina S. Meeuwsen

 

 

Assistant Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

DATE: June 4, 2003

 

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