Mr. Ray Ferris reports

WEST FRASER ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SPRAY LAKE SAWMILLS ACQUISITION

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Spray Lake Sawmills located in Cochrane, Alta., following completion of Canadian regulatory reviews and satisfaction of customary conditions.

"Building on our operating footprint in Alberta, we see Spray Lake Sawmills as an ideal fit with our lumber and treated wood business. We are excited to welcome the experienced and dedicated team to the West Fraser family and working with the local community," said Ray Ferris, president and chief executive officer of West Fraser.

Spray Lake Sawmills produces treated wood products, dimensional lumber, and a variety of innovative wood residuals and biproducts. It has an annual lumber capacity of 155 million board feet and holds two forest management agreements granted by the government of Alberta with a total annual allowable cut of approximately 500,000 cubic metres.

About West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

West Fraser is a diversified wood product company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

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