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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum Lightstream Resources Ltd. LSTMF

"Lightstream Resources Ltd is engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas in Western Canada. Its operating areas include Southeastern Saskatchewan, Central Alberta, and North-Central Alberta."

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Lightstream Resources Ltd. > Lightstream share holders
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Post by Lightstream on Sep 10, 2017 12:39am

Lightstream share holders

I own shares in Lightstream that i got years ago when it was traded on the TSX.   I know it got delisted, did all the shares from lightstream get transfered to the new company RIdgeback?    

I tried selling the shares for nothing so i could use the capital gains loss but my TD Direct Investing webbroker wont allow me to sell the shares, even for nothing.  I was told they cant be sold. 
Comment by AlexRox on Sep 12, 2017 9:58am
Even though you can't sell, there is a provision to elect those shares worth null in the Tax code.  You could talk to CRA  regarding that. 
Comment by Pancho2 on Sep 17, 2017 3:51pm
I will wait until the Broker tells you the shares are worthless. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Ridgeback is a new private company established for the purposes of completing a credit bid for the assets and business of Lightstream on behalf of holders of the Secured Notes. On the Closing Date, holders of the Secured ...more  
Comment by Oldfart74 on Sep 19, 2017 12:26pm
For those who have capital gains, I recommend you claim a capital loss of this stock since it is worthless.. If you don't need to claim a capital loss, follow Pancho's advice.
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