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CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/08/13 -- FairWest Energy Corporation (TSX VENTURE: FEC) ("FairWest" or the "Company") announces that Vernon R. Fauth has resigned as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of FairWest effective Friday, February 8, 2013. FairWest extends its thanks to Mr. Fauth for his service to the Company and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.

About FairWest Energy

FairWest (TSX VENTURE: FEC) is a Calgary, Alberta based junior oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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Contacts:
FairWest Energy Corporation
Douglas O. McNichol
President and Chief Operating Officer
(403) 264-4949
(403) 269-1761 (FAX)
dmcnichol@fairwestenergy.com

FairWest Energy Corporation
Marion D. Mackie
Chief Financial Officer
(403) 264-4949
(403) 269-1761 (FAX)
mmackie@fairwestenergy.com