EnerVest Diversified Income Trust Announces April 2011 Distribution

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - April 18, 2011) -

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EnerVest Diversified Income Trust ("EnerVest" or the "Fund") (TSX:EIT.UN) announces the April 2011 distribution of $0.10 per unit. The record date for this distribution is April 29, 2011 and the payment date will be May 13, 2011. The ex-distribution date for this payment is April 27, 2011.

About the Distribution
The Fund's objective is to deliver a consistent, high-yield, monthly cash distribution from a portfolio of income-generating and capital-growth oriented securities. At current unit prices, EIT.UN is providing unitholders with a yield of approximately 7.9%.

About the Fund
The Fund is one of Canada's largest, most liquid, diversified closed-end investment funds and is listed on the TSX under the symbol EIT.UN. The Fund is managed by Bob Haber, an award-winning portfolio manager and former CIO of Fidelity Investments Canada. The Fund is an actively managed, diversified portfolio of income-generating and capital-growth oriented securities listed primarily on the TSX. The Fund is designed to maximize distributions and net asset value for the benefit of its Unitholders.

About Canoe Financial
Canoe Financial is an experienced and innovative investment management firm focused on building financial wealth for Canadians. Canoe currently manages approximately $1.8 billion in assets through its mutual fund and closed-end products. Canoe is a strong believer in Canada as a place to invest. With continued global urbanization, increasing worldwide demand for resources and our sound fiscal structure, we believe Canada provides long-term growth potential for investors.

Canoe Financial is committed to providing exceptional client service and is a proud partner of Canada's Investment Advisor and Financial Planner network. To learn more about Canoe visit our website at www.canoefinancial.com.

Haber is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Haber Trilix Advisors, LP, who is a sub-advisor to Canoe Financial LP.

Forward Looking Statement: Certain statements included in this news release constitute forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect Canoe Financial LP's and its affiliates' ("Canoe") current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. Although Canoe believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and, accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Canoe undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement or information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law.

This communication is not to be construed as a public offering to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Investors should contact their Investment Advisor to review their investment objectives and strategies. This information is for review purposes only, and investors should consult their Investment Advisor for complete details and risk factors on specific strategies and various investment products.