West Red Lake Gold Appoints Thomas W. Meredith as Chairman

Toronto, Ontario CANADA, October 19, 2012 /FSC/ - West Red Lake Gold Mines Inc. (RLG - CNSX), is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas W. Meredith as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Corporation effective October 18, 2012.

Tom Meredith has over 25 years experience in junior resource company development and he recently served as President and CEO of Lexam VG Gold where he oversaw the successful exploration and development of four advanced stage gold projects in Timmins, Ontario Canada.

Mr. Meredith stated: "The Company's West Red Lake property package contains three former producing gold mines and is very attractively located. There appears to be a great opportunity to develop significant value from the outstanding exploration potential held by West Red Lake Gold Mines. I look forward to working with the management team in building value for the Company and its shareholders".

West Red Lake Gold Mines Inc. has accepted the resignation of Mr. Dan Farrell as a Director of the company. The Board of Directors thanks Mr. Farrell for his service on the board and his contribution to the Company.


About West Red Lake Gold Mines Inc.

West Red Lake Gold Mines Inc. (Formerly Hy Lake Gold Inc.) is a Toronto-based mineral exploration company focused on gold exploration and production development in the prolific Red Lake Mining District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. West Red Lake Gold Mines has assembled several significant property packages, totalling approximately 4,000 hectares, in the west end of the Red Lake Gold Camp. The properties cover a 13 kilometre distance along the West Red Lake Trend, hosting 3 former producing gold mines. The Company continues to explore these properties both along strike and at depth. To find out more about West Red Lake Gold Mines Inc. (CNSX: RLG) please visit our website at www.westredlakegold.com.

Shares Issued: 43,819,148

On behalf of the board:


Mr. Robert B. Seitz, President & C.E.O.
office@westredlakegold.com



Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, including predictions, projections and forecasts. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to exploration activities and results (including the timing of results), the timing and success of exploration activities generally, permitting timelines, government regulation of exploration and mining operations, environmental risks, title disputes or claims, limitations on insurance coverage, timing and possible outcomes of any pending litigation and timing and results of future resource estimates or future economic studies, and in particular include statements with respect to the timing of the reporting of drilling results at the Mount Jamie Mine, Rowan Lake Mine, Red Summit Mine and the Company's other properties. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "planning", "planned", "expects", or "looking forward", "does not expect", "continues", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "potential", anticipate", "does not anticipate", or "belief", or describes a "goal" or variation of such phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, including the result of drilling and exploration activities, the expected geological conditions or formations are not located, that contracted parties provide goods and/or services on the agreed timeframes, that the equipment necessary for the exploration is available as scheduled and does not incur unforeseen break downs, that no labour shortages or delays are incurred, that plant and equipment function as specified, that no unusual geological or technical problems occur, and that laboratory and other related services are available and perform as contracted.

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