Canadian Western Bank (CWB) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per common share (TSX:CWB), payable on March 26, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2015. This quarterly dividend is consistent with the previous quarter and 11% higher than the quarterly dividend declared one year ago. The Board of Directors also declared a cash dividend of $0.275 per CWB Series 5 Preferred Share (TSX:CWB.PR.B) payable on April 30, 2015 to shareholders of record on April 23, 2015.

In lieu of receiving their dividends in cash, holders of CWB's common and preferred shares may choose to have their dividends reinvested in additional common shares of the CWB in accordance with the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the Plan). Under the Plan, CWB has the discretion to either purchase the additional common shares in the open market or issue them from treasury. If issued from treasury, CWB may decide to apply a discount of up to 5% to the Average Market Price (as defined in the Plan) of the additional shares. For the dividends declared in March 2015, CWB has elected to issue common shares for the Plan from treasury with a 0% discount from the average market price.

Any registered holder of record wishing to join the Plan can obtain an Enrolment Form from Valiant Trust Company (1-866-313-1872) or in the Investor Relations section on CWB's website at www.cwb.com. Beneficial or non-registered holders of the Bank's common shares must contact their financial institution or broker to participate.

CWB, for the purposes of the Income Tax Act, Canada and any similar provincial legislation, advises that its dividends declared in March 2015 will be eligible dividends, unless indicated otherwise.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Matt Evans, CFA
Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations
Canadian Western Bank
Phone: (780) 969-8337
Email: matt.evans@cwbank.com

distributed by