WesCan Energy Corp. Appoints New CFO

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CALGARY, June 3, 2013 /CNW/ - WesCan Energy Corp. (TSXV:WCE) ("WesCan" or the "Company") announces that John H. Cassels has been appointed Vice-President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The appointment of Mr. Cassels is subject to regulatory approval.

Mr. Cassels is a Chartered Accountant in Canada with over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, serving as a senior officer and director of several oil and natural gas companies.  Mr. Cassels was a founding shareholder, chief executive officer and director of Highview Resources Ltd., a publicly traded company that built a significant inventory of natural gas and oil prospects in Alberta and Saskatchewan.  He holds a BA degree from Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Mr. Cassels replaces Dwight Fieseler who resigned as Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, to pursue another business opportunities. The Board of Directors would like to thank Mr. Fieseler for his contributions to WesCan and wish him well in his future pursuits.

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SOURCE: WesCan Energy Corp.

Greg T. Busby, President & CEO                                            
WESCAN ENERGY CORP.
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