FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
Report of Foreign Issuer pursuant to
Rule 13-a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934
FOR THE MONTH OF December,
2008
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER
1-15150
The Dome Tower
Suite 3000, 333 – 7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P 2Z1
(403) 298-2200
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EXHIBIT
INDEX
| EXHIBIT 99.1 |
News
Release dated December 18, 2008 - Enerplus
announces January 2009 cash distribution and 2009 guidance - preserving
balance sheet strength
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to
the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
ENERPLUS
RESOURCES FUND
By
EnerMark Inc.
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David
A.
McCoy
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David
A. McCoy
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Vice
President, General Counsel & Corporate
Secretary
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| DATE: December 18, 2008 | ||