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ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
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ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

   
 

Assets held for sale as August 31, 2012 and 2011 were comprised of the following:

      2013     2012  
      $     $  
  Investments in Pro-Eco Energy   32,197     -  
      32,197     -  

Pro Eco Energy USA Ltd.

On April 21, 2008, the Company purchased 900,000 shares for $45,000 in Pro Eco Energy USA Ltd. (“Pro Eco Energy”) which represented 8.25% ownership. The former Chairman of the Company is a Director in Pro Eco Energy which had established the existence of significant influence in Pro Eco Energy and accordingly the equity method of accounting was adopted for the investment.

As at August 31, 2013, the Pro-Eco Energy investment had a value of $32,197. Subsequent to year end, the Company sold its 8.25% ownership in Pro Eco Energy for $40,000 to a third party, Western Standard Energy Corp. The Company expects to complete the sale within the next twelve months for amounts that exceed their individual carrying values. Please also see note 16(h).