EXHIBIT 99.140
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ADVANTAGE ENERGY INCOME FUND - NEWS RELEASE
APRIL 19, 2004
ADVANTAGE ANNOUNCES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.23 PER UNIT
(TSX: AVN.UN)
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Advantage Energy Income Fund is pleased to announce that the cash distribution
for the month of April 2004 will be $0.23 per Unit which is consistent with the
previous monthly distribution rate. The current monthly distribution represents
an annualized yield of 14.1% based on the April 16, 2004 closing price of $19.55
per Unit.
The distribution will be payable on May 17, 2004 to Unitholders of record at the
close of business on April 30, 2004. The ex-distribution date is April 28, 2004.
The cash distribution is based on 38.3 million Units currently outstanding.
For further information contact:
Mr. Gary F. Bourgeois, VP Corporate
Development
Phone: (416) 945-6636
TOLL FREE: 1-866-393-0393
ADVANTAGE ENERGY INCOME FUND
3100, 150 - 6th Avenue SW
Calgary, AlbertaT2P 3Y7
Phone: (403) 261-8810
Fax: (403) 262-0723
Web Site: www.advantageincome.com
E-mail: advantage@advantageincome.com