CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - May 9, 2005) - Aspen Group Resources Corporation (TSX:ASR - News) and Westchester Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WSR - News) today provided updates on their 50/50 Joint Venture (the Joint Venture) project in Manitoba. Two sites have been permitted and well-cost estimates have been prepared. The Joint Venture expects to secure a drilling rig by the end of May and begin drilling operations in JUNE. #msg-6280476