PDS Precision Drilling Corporation New

Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX: PD) (NYSE: PDS) ("Precision") intends to release its 2010 fourth quarter and year end results before the market opens on Thursday, February 10, 2011 and has scheduled a conference call and webcast to begin promptly at 12:00 Noon MT (2:00 p.m. ET) on the same day.

The conference call dial in numbers are 877-240-9772 or 416-340-9531

A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible on Precision's website at www.precisiondrilling.com by selecting "Investor Centre", then "Webcasts". Shortly after the live webcast, an archived version will be available for approximately 30 days.

An archived recording of the conference call will also be available approximately one hour after the completion of the call until February 17, 2011 by dialing 1-800-408-3053 or 905-694-9451, passcode 6675718.

About Precision

Precision is a leading provider of safe, high performance energy services to the North American oil and gas industry. Precision provides customers with access to an extensive fleet of contract drilling rigs, service rigs, camps, snubbing units, water treatment units and rental equipment backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.

Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Precision is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "PD" and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "PDS".

Contacts: Precision Drilling Corporation David Wehlmann Executive Vice President, Investor Relations 403.716.4575 403.716.4755 (FAX) Precision Drilling Corporation 4200, 150 - 6th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3Y7 www.precisiondrilling.com