Guardian Announces New Director

April 22, 2010

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Calgary, Canada – Guardian Exploration Inc. (TSX–V: GX) ("Guardian") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Carter Kowal, President of Kowal Construction Alta Ltd., as a new director. Mr. Kowal brings experience in the Western Canadian exploration and construction industries to the board of Guardian. Between 1994 and 1996, Mr. Kowal was employed as an Exploration Coordinator for Kennecott Canada for northern projects and subsequently owns and operates his own successful oilfield construction firm.

Information about Guardian Exploration Inc.

Guardian Exploration Inc. is an Alberta-based oil and natural gas company. Guardian is engaged in the exploration for, and the acquisition, development and production of, natural gas and crude oil with emphasis on the shallow to mid-depth hydrocarbon prone zones of the western Canadian sedimentary basin in Alberta and northeastern British Columbia.

For further information please contact:

Graydon Kowal President and CEO (403) 269-5870

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