MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Nov 26, 2015) - Canadian Western Bank (CWB) (TSX:CWB) is pleased to announce the grand opening of our new branch located in the Norwood Professional Centre at 101-2810 13 Avenue Southeast. This location replaces the previous branch on Kingsway Avenue, and will continue to provide a full complement of business and personal banking services.

Spacious and welcoming, the new facility offers an expanded client services area, ample parking and capacity for future growth. Clients can expect responsive, personalized service for all their banking needs including savings, deposits, investments, loans, mortgages and cash management. The branch is also equipped with an ATM offering surcharge-free service to partners of THE EXCHANGE® Network.

"This expansion demonstrates CWB's commitment to support the growth and success of local small- to medium-sized businesses here in Medicine Hat," says Dan Kitching, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager, who leads the local CWB team. "We look forward to a continued focus on our business banking services, as well as introducing new and existing clients to our enhanced cash management offerings, wealth management services and comprehensive suite of personal banking products."

The branch is open for business Monday through Friday. See cwbank.com/branches for detailed information on hours of operation.

About Canadian Western Bank Group

Canadian Western Bank offers a full range of business and personal banking services across the four western provinces and is the largest publicly traded Canadian bank headquartered in Western Canada. The Bank, along with its operating affiliates and divisions, National Leasing, Canadian Western Trust, Optimum Mortgage, Canadian Direct Financial, Canadian Western Financial, Adroit Investment Management, and McLean & Partners Wealth Management, collectively offer banking, trust and wealth management services across Canada and are together known as CWB Group. The common shares of Canadian Western Bank are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "CWB". The Bank's Series 5 Preferred Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "CWB.PR.B". Refer to www.cwb.com for additional information.