12:06 PM EST - EcoMax Energy Services Ltd. : reported a rise in second quarter profit when compared to last year. However, the company reported a loss from its continuing operations. The Calgary, Alberta-headquartered company's second quarter net income increased to $498 thousand or $0.020 per share from $66 thousand or $0.003 per share in the year-ago quarter. The sale of the company's Sylvan Lake assets resulted in an after-tax gain of $684 thousand and contributed to the net income for the quarter. EcoMax Energy Services Ltd.
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