Filed by sedaredgar.com - Uranerz Energy Corporation - Form 8K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 27, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

URANERZ ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEVADA 001-32974 98-0365605
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)    

Suite 1410 - 800 West Pender Street  
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6C 2V6
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

604-689-1659
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 22, 2008, the registrant issued the attached press release regarding the retention of Mr. Bruce Larson (“Mr. Larson”) to the Casper, Wyoming Operations Office as Exploration Manager for the Arkose Mining Venture. A summary of Mr. Larson’s relevant experience and credentials can be found in the attached press release. The press release is hereby being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form 8-K to satisfy the Company’s “public disclosure” obligations under Regulation FD of the SEC.

Item 9.01. Exhibits.

The following Exhibits relating to Item 7.01 are intended to be furnished to, not filed with, the SEC pursuant to Regulation FD.

  (99.1) Press Release dated May 22, 2008

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

  URANERZ ENERGY CORPORATION
     
DATE: May 27, 2008 By: “Sonya Reiss”                                                
    Sonya Reiss
    Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Secretary