Smooth Rock Announces Director Resignation

551 Howe St.-Suite 200 Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2C2 Tel : 888 909-5548 Fax : 888 909-1033

Trading Symbol: SOCK

SMOOTH ROCK ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR RESIGNATION

January 24, 2018 - Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. (“Smooth Rock” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: SOCK) wishes to announce the resignation of Douglas W. Strebel as a director of the Company. The Company would like to thank Mr. Strebel for his contributions to the Company during his appointment to the Board of Directors. Mr. Christopher Hobbs, CA, current Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed to its board of directors.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“Jeffrey Cocks”

Jeffrey Cocks

Chairman

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Smooth Rock Ventures Corp.

(TEL)- (888) 909-5548, (FAX)-(888) 909-1033 Email: [email protected] Website: www.smoothrockventures.com

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