Sept 22 (Reuters) - Western Investment Company Of Canada Limited WIp.V :
* Western Investment Company of Canada says along with reputable minority equity partners signed LOI to purchase a private Alberta based company
* Transaction is about $18 million and will be funded through an equity investment from Western & its partners
* Co will retain majority control of seller
* Transaction does not anticipate requiring an additional equity financing to be completed Source text for Eikon: ID:nCCN6lW13b Further company coverage: WIp.V