Crescent Point Energy Corp. confirms August 2009 dividend


    CALGARY, Aug. 17 /CNW/ - Crescent Point Energy Corp. ("Crescent Point" or
the "Company") confirms that the cash dividend to be paid on September 15,
2009 in respect of August 2009 production, for shareholders of record on
August 31, 2009 will be $0.23 per share. The ex-dividend date is August 27,
2009.

    Crescent Point Energy Corp. is a conventional oil and gas producer with
assets strategically focused in properties comprised of high quality, long
life, operated, light oil and natural gas reserves.CRESCENT POINT ENERGY CORP.

    Scott Saxberg,
    President and Chief Executive OfficerShares of Crescent Point are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under
the symbol CPG.

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For further information: on Crescent Point Energy Corp. please contact:
Greg Tisdale, Chief Financial Officer or Trent Stangl, Vice President
Marketing and Investor Relations, Telephone: (403) 693-0020, Toll free (US &
Canada): 888-693-0020, Fax: (403) 693-0070, website:
www.crescentpointenergy.com