Mr. Gavin Lane reports

WESTERN ENERGY SERVICES CORP. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Western Energy Services Corp. has appointed Orson Ross as chief financial officer of Western, effective Sept. 15, 2025.

Over his 25-plus-year career, Mr. Ross has held various executive-level finance roles in publicly traded companies. Mr. Ross's most recent roles include chief financial officer at Cleantek Industries Inc. and vice-president, finance, at Dexterra Group Inc. and Source Energy Services.

In commenting on Mr. Ross's appointment, Gavin Lane, president and chief executive officer, stated: "We are pleased to welcome Mr. Ross to the Western team. His extensive background in finance combined with oil and gas services sector experience will enhance the strategic depth of our organization."

With this appointment, interim chief financial officer Chantel Calancia will return to her role as director, external reporting.

About Western Energy Services Corp.

Western is a progressive energy service company which provides contract drilling services through its division Horizon Drilling in Canada and its wholly owned subsidiary Stoneham Drilling Corp. in the United States. Additionally, Western provides production services in Canada through its division Eagle Well Servicing, which provides well servicing, and its division Aero Rental Services, which provides oil field rental services.

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