Canadian Western Bank Expands in Lloydminster

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 20, 2016) - Canadian Western Bank (CWB) (TSX:CWB) is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. The branch, located at 2909 50 Avenue, has a team of 11 employees to help clients meet their business and personal banking needs. Previously, CWB's presence in the city was limited to equipment financing offerings.

Clients can expect responsive, personalized service for all their banking needs including savings, deposits, investments, loans, mortgages, cash management and financial planning. The branch is also equipped with an ABM offering surcharge-free service to partners of THE EXCHANGE^® Network.

"We're excited to bring another financial services option to the Lloydminster market and believe that we are well-positioned to provide the kind of service that clients want and need," says Alan Wells, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager. "Our service promise is all about putting our clients first. We're responsive, we take the time to listen and we're invested in helping our clients achieve financial success. We've built an exceptional team with significant expertise in the local banking industry and we're excited to introduce the community to what CWB has to offer."

CWB's Lloydminster branch is open Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

About CWB Group

CWB Group (CWB) is a diversified financial services organization serving businesses and individuals across Canada. Operating from its headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta, CWB's key business lines include full-service business and personal banking offered through 41 CWB branches and Internet banking services provided by Canadian Direct Financial (CDF). Highly responsive specialized financing is delivered under the banners of CWB Equipment Financing, National Leasing, CWB Maxium Financial and CWB Optimum Mortgage. Trust Services are offered through Canadian Western Trust. Comprehensive wealth management offerings are provided through CWB Wealth Management, which includes the businesses of Adroit Investment Management, McLean & Partners Wealth Management and Canadian Western Financial. As a public company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), CWB trades under the symbols "CWB" (common shares) and "CWB.PR.B" (Series 5 Preferred Shares). Learn more at www.cwb.com.