Wrangler West Announces Controller Appointment

CALGARY , Jan. 25 /CNW/ - Wrangler West Energy Corp. ("Wrangler West", the "Company") (TSX-V "WX") today announced the appointment of Crista Ferguson to the position of controller for the Company effective immediately.

In welcoming Ms. Ferguson 's appointment, Steve Johnson , president and chief executive officer stated, "Crista has worked with Wrangler West since inception in 2002 as well, as with our predecessor companies, in accounting positions where she has undertaken increasing levels of responsibility. She is a certified general accountant ("CGA") and will have responsibility for Wrangler West's accounting and finance systems. Our board of directors and management team look forward to working with Crista in her new position as controller for the Company."

Corporate Profile

Wrangler West is a Canadian junior oil and natural gas producer which has been building production and assets through exploration in Alberta. Since inception, our mandate has been to use the drill bit to add shareholder value. We expect disciplined management of our operations and production portfolio will create sufficient funds flow to support ongoing operations. Wrangler West will continue to reinvest funds flow from operations and other available capital to protect and add future value. Wrangler West trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "WX".

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed, and does not accept responsibility for, the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

For further information: Wrangler West Energy Corp., telephone: [phone], Steven F. Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, [email protected]