West Fraser Announces Third Quarter Results

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Nov 02 (MARKET WIRE) --
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX: WFT) today reported a loss of $198
million or $4.64 per share on sales of $679 million in the third quarter
of 2009 and a loss of $321 million or $7.49 per share, on sales of $1,965
million for the first nine months of 2009.

In the third quarter of 2009 the following significant items were
included in earnings:

- Asset impairment charges of $155 million (after tax $109 million or
$2.54 per share);

- A valuation allowance which resulted in a reduction to the tax recovery
of $85 million or $1.98 per share;

- The translation of U.S. dollar-denominated debt which resulted in a
foreign exchange gain of $28 million (after tax $24 million or $0.55 per
share); and

- A gain on derivative financial instruments of $7 million (after tax $5
million or $0.11 per share).

These results compare with previous periods as follows:

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($ million except earnings 2009 2008
per share ("EPS")) YTD Q3 Q2 YTD Q3
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Sales 1,965 679 667 2,443 848
EBITDA(1) 13 42 (10) 118 78
Operating earnings (loss)
before asset impairment
charges (194) (29) (75) (90) 8
Operating earnings (loss) (349) (184) (75) (90) 8
Earnings (loss) (321) (198) (39) (68) (2)
Diluted EPS ($) (7.49) (4.64) (0.91) (1.58) (0.05)
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(1) Throughout this News Release, reference is made to EBITDA (defined
as operating earnings plus amortization and asset impairment charges).
Management of the Company believes that, in addition to earnings, EBITDA
is a useful performance indicator and is a useful complementary measure
of cash available prior to debt service, capital expenditures and income
taxes. However, EBITDA is not a generally accepted earnings measure under
Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and does not
have a standardized meaning prescribed by Canadian GAAP. Investors are
cautioned that EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to
earnings or cash flow as determined in accordance with Canadian GAAP. As
there is no standardized method of calculating EBITDA, the Company's
method of calculating EBITDA may differ from the methods used by other
entities and, accordingly, the Company's use of that term may not be
directly comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities.

On October 28, 2009 the Company announced that the Kitimat, B.C.
linerboard and kraft paper mill will permanently close on January 31,
2010. Hank Ketcham, West Fraser's Chairman, President and CEO stated: "We
deeply regret the impact the mill closure will have on our 535 employees,
their families and the community and we will ensure those who are
affected are treated with fairness and respect. The mill closure is a
difficult but necessary action that comes during extremely challenging
economic conditions."

Asset impairment charges of $138 million related to the Kitimat mill and
$17 million related to certain sawmill assets were recorded in the third
quarter.

Operational Results

The Company's lumber operations produced EBITDA for the quarter of $3
million, compared to EBITDA of $1 million for the second quarter of 2009.
The average benchmark price of SPF lumber increased by US$17 per Mfbm
but, due to a stronger Canadian dollar, only improved by $7 per Mfbm in
Canadian dollars. The average benchmark price for SYP lumber decreased by
US$13 per Mfbm over the previous quarter.

Panel operations, which include plywood, MDF and LVL, generated EBITDA
for the quarter of $19 million compared to $5 million in the previous
quarter. The EBITDA increase was due to higher average plywood prices,
with the benchmark price increasing to $379 per Msf compared to $305 per
Msf in the previous quarter.

Pulp and paper operations produced EBITDA of $19 million compared to
negative $18 million in the previous quarter. Higher pulp prices in the
quarter more than offset the impact of the stronger Canadian dollar and
lower linerboard and newsprint prices. Results in the previous quarter
were negatively affected by a scheduled maintenance shutdown at the
Cariboo facility and the maintenance shutdown and market-related downtime
at the Kitimat linerboard and kraft paper mill.

Outlook

The U.S. housing market showed some signs of improvement in the third
quarter as housing starts increased slightly, the inventory of new homes,
both in terms of numbers of homes and months of supply, continued to
decline and interest rates remained at historically low levels. While
these indicators provide a source for modest optimism in terms of a
strengthening demand for building products, factors which may offset
improved U.S. housing construction activity include increasing U.S.
unemployment, additional foreclosures adding to housing inventories, an
end to, or reductions in, government home-buying assistance programs and
increased interest rates.

The announced closure of our linerboard and kraft paper plant will result
in additional closure costs being accrued in the fourth quarter but
results from ongoing operations in the pulp and paper segment are
expected to improve due to current strong demand and pricing for pulp.

"Our strong balance sheet, conservative business philosophy and
longstanding emphasis on controlling costs will serve us well as we work
through this difficult time in our industry's history", said Mr. Ketcham.

The Company

West Fraser is an integrated wood products company producing lumber, LVL,
MDF, plywood, pulp, linerboard, kraft paper and newsprint. The Company
has operations in western Canada and the southern United States.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains historical information, descriptions of
current circumstances and statements about potential future developments.
The latter, which are forward-looking statements are included under the
heading "Outlook", and are presented to provide reasonable guidance to
the reader but their accuracy depends on a number of assumptions and is
subject to various risks and uncertainties which are also described under
this heading. Actual outcomes and results will depend on a number of
factors. Accordingly, readers should exercise caution in relying upon
forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to
publicly revise them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances,
except as required by applicable securities laws.

Conference Call

Investors are invited to listen to the quarterly conference call on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (11:30 a.m. Eastern
Time) by dialing 1-800-355-4959 (toll-free North America). The call may
also be accessed through West Fraser's website at www.westfraser.com.

West Fraser shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol:
"WFT".

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

This discussion and analysis by West Fraser's management ("MD&A") of West
Fraser's financial performance during the third quarter of 2009 should be
read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial
statements and accompanying notes included in this quarterly report and
the 2008 annual MD&A included in the Company's 2008 Annual Report. Dollar
amounts are expressed in Canadian currency, unless otherwise indicated.

This MD&A contains historical information, descriptions of current
circumstances and statements about potential future developments and
anticipated financial results. The latter, which are forward-looking
statements, are presented to provide reasonable guidance to the reader
but their accuracy depends on a number of assumptions and is subject to
various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are included
under the headings "Discussion & Analysis by Product Segment - Pulp &
Paper Segment" (the description of the proposed Pulp and Paper Green
Transformation Program and the Kitimat mill closure) and "Business
Outlook" (market expectations) and "Capital Structure and Debt Ratings"
(comment on potential rating upgrades). Actual outcomes and results of
these statements will depend on a number of factors which are noted in
this MD&A and may differ materially from those anticipated or projected.
Accordingly, readers should exercise caution in relying upon
forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to
publicly revise them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances except
as required by applicable securities laws.

Throughout this MD&A reference is made to EBITDA (defined as operating
earnings plus amortization and asset impairments). Management of the
Company believes that, in addition to earnings, EBITDA is a useful
performance indicator and is a useful complementary measure of cash
available prior to debt service, capital expenditures and income taxes.
EBITDA is not a generally accepted earnings measure under Canadian
generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and does not have a
standardized meaning prescribed by Canadian GAAP. Investors are cautioned
that EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to earnings or
cash flow, as determined in accordance with Canadian GAAP, as an
indicator of performance, or to cash flows from operating, investing and
financing activities as a measure of liquidity and cash flows. As there
is no standardized method of calculating EBITDA, the Company's method of
calculating EBITDA may differ from the methods used by other entities
and, accordingly, the Company's use of that term may not be directly
comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. This MD&A
includes references to benchmark prices over selected periods for
products of the type produced by West Fraser. These benchmark prices do
not necessarily reflect the prices obtained by West Fraser for those
products during such period. The information in this interim MD&A is as
at November 2, 2009 unless otherwise indicated.

Production, Shipments and Financial Comparisons

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Production
Lumber - MMfbm
SPF 726 741 2,141 867 2,595
SYP 336 338 986 384 1,249
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1,062 1,079 3,127 1,251 3,844
Plywood - MMsf (3/8" basis) 193 185 562 207 612
MDF - MMsf (3/4" basis) 52 52 149 60 179
LVL - Mcf 447 297 1,177 239 839
BCTMP - Mtonnes 156 117 343 156 455
NBSK - Mtonnes 134 127 390 118 348
Linerboard and Kraft Paper -
Mtonnes 120 70 303 120 331
Newsprint - Mtonnes 20 29 78 31 94
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Shipments
Lumber - MMfbm
SPF 773 799 2,300 861 2,580
SYP 337 376 1,034 398 1,267
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1,110 1,175 3,334 1,259 3,847
Plywood - MMsf (3/8" basis) 178 215 563 211 613
MDF - MMsf (3/4" basis) 49 58 161 53 174
LVL - Mcf 456 343 1,201 435 1,113
BCTMP - Mtonnes 152 159 416 108 428
NBSK - Mtonnes 130 141 394 128 371
Linerboard and Kraft Paper -
Mtonnes 110 82 270 115 327
Newsprint - Mtonnes 28 23 70 31 94
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Financial Comparisons -
$ millions
Sales 679 667 1,965 848 2,443
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EBITDA 42 (10) 13 78 118
Amortization (71) (65) (207) (70) (208)
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Operating earnings before
asset impairment charges (29) (75) (194) 8 (90)
Asset Impairments (155) - (155) - -
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Operating earnings (184) (75) (349) 8 (90)
Interest expense - net (7) (8) (24) (8) (27)
Exchange gain (loss) on long-
term debt 28 30 44 (13) (22)
Other income (loss) (4) (4) (4) 10 21
Recovery of (provision for)
income taxes (31) 18 12 1 50
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Earnings (198) (39) (321) (2) (68)
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Cdn. $1.00 converted to U.S.
- average 0.911 0.857 0.855 0.961 0.982
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Selected Quarterly Information

($ millions, except earnings per share ("EPS") amounts which are in $)
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Q3-09 Q2-09 Q1-09 Q4-08 Q3-08 Q2-08 Q1-08 Q4-07
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Sales 679 667 619 746 848 823 772 782
Earnings (loss) (198) (39) (83) (70) (2) 4 (69) (3)
Basic and
Diluted EPS (4.64) (0.91) (1.94) (1.63) (0.05) 0.08 (1.60) (0.07)
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Discussion & Analysis

Asset impairment charges and a valuation allowance on future income taxes
pushed the net loss for the quarter to $198 million. Despite this loss,
the Company generated EBITDA of $42 million in the quarter, increasing
its liquidity by $79 million.

Of the total asset impairment charges of $155 million recorded in the
quarter, $138 million related to the Kitimat linerboard and kraft paper
mill and $17 million related to certain sawmill assets. The impairment
charges were non-cash and consisted of write-downs of $137 million of
property, plant and equipment, $12 million of parts and supplies
inventory and $6 million of deferred shutdown expenditures. The
impairment charges resulted from management's determination that
estimated future cash flows from the operations were not sufficient to
fully recover the book value of the assets over the expected operating
life of the assets.

The valuation allowance was provided on future income tax assets
primarily related to the benefit of loss carryforwards recognized in
prior years. The valuation allowance was necessary as the asset no longer
meets the accounting requirements for recognition due to continuing
losses experienced in the related businesses. However, given the length
of the loss carryforward period, management expects that the benefit from
the tax losses will be realized during the carryforward period.

The Company's operating results before impairment charges and the
valuation allowance improved in the quarter compared to the previous
quarter. Housing starts in the United States increased slightly from the
previous quarter and the inventory of new and existing homes declined.
Average lumber prices for spruce-pine-fir ("SPF") increased slightly over
the average for the previous quarter, but prices for southern yellow pine
("SYP") lumber declined in the current quarter from the previous quarter.
Pulp prices rose due to tighter global inventories and improving demand,
particularly from China.

During the quarter the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.03
per share.

Subsequent to the end of the quarter the Company made a scheduled debt
repayment totalling $133 million using available cash and drawing from
its committed operating facility.

In the third quarter of 2009 the following significant items were
included in earnings:

- Asset impairment charges of $155 million (after tax $109 million or
$2.54 per share);

- A valuation allowance which resulted in a reduction to the tax recovery
of $85 million or $1.98 per share;

- The translation of U.S. dollar-denominated debt which resulted in a
foreign exchange gain of $28 million (after tax $24 million or $0.55 per
share); and

- A gain on derivative financial instruments of $7 million (after tax $5
million or $0.11 per share).

The Canadian dollar continued to strengthen in the current quarter. The
change in value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar during
the periods presented below resulted in the following foreign exchange
gains and losses:

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Included in other income
(expense)
Translation gain (loss) of
current monetary items (12) (12) (19) 4 9
Gain on foreign currency
contracts 11 7 13 - -
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Exchange gain (loss) on U.S.
dollar-denominated long-term
debt 28 30 44 (13) (22)
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Foreign exchange translation
gain (loss) on investment in
self-sustaining foreign
operations (1) (34) (31) (49) 18 30
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(1) Included in other comprehensive earnings.

The results of the current quarter include a provision for income
taxes of $31 million, after taking into account a valuation allowance of
$85 million, compared to an $18 million recovery of income taxes for the
preceding quarter and a $1 million recovery for the third quarter of
2008. For the first nine months of 2009, the tax recovery was $12 million
compared to $50 million in the first nine months of 2008. Note 9 to the
accompanying interim consolidated financial statements provides a
reconciliation of the statutory income tax rate to the effective income
tax rate.

Discussion & Analysis by Product Segment

Lumber Segment

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- $ millions 336 337 984 458 1,260
EBITDA - $ millions 3 1 (43) 29 (3)
EBITDA margin - % - - - 6 -
Operating earnings before
asset impairments -
$ millions (36) (31) (151) (5) (105)
Operating earnings -
$ millions (53) (31) (168) (5) (105)
Benchmark prices
(US$ per Mfbm)
SPF #2 & Better 2 x 4(1) 192 175 174 262 233
SYP #2 West 2 x 4(2) 234 247 241 309 304
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1. Source: Random Lengths - 2 x 4, #2 & Better - Net FOB mill.
2. Source: Random Lengths - 2 x 4 - Net FOB mill Westside.

The U.S. housing market improved marginally in the quarter with a
slight increase in housing starts and lower new and existing home
inventories. Significant production curtailments by producers in Canada
and the U.S. continued throughout the quarter.

The Company's Canadian sawmills operated at approximately 73% of capacity
and its U.S. sawmills operated at 67% capacity during the quarter. Heavy
rains in the southern U.S. during the quarter accounted for approximately
15% of the reduced production of SYP lumber. Overall operating rates,
both in Canada and the U.S., were similar to the previous quarter but, as
a result of increased production curtailments, were approximately 13%
lower compared to the third quarter of 2008.

The average SPF benchmark lumber price increased by US$17/Mfbm in the
quarter compared to the previous quarter but as the Canadian dollar
strengthened during the period, the increase when converted to Canadian
dollars was limited to approximately $7/Mfbm. SYP benchmark prices were
lower than in the previous quarter. The low prices for both SPF and SYP
reflect the continued low demand for lumber in North America.

Shipments of both SPF and SYP were lower in the quarter compared to the
previous quarter and the corresponding quarter in the previous year
reflecting lower demand. Shipments to the U.S. from Alberta exceeded the
limits imposed under the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (the "SLA") in
each of the months in the quarter. Under the terms of the SLA, shipments
in a month where the limits are exceeded are subject to a surtax of 50%
of the export tax otherwise imposed. Accordingly, the export tax
applicable to all shipments to the U.S. from Alberta in the quarter was
22.5% rather than 15% of the selling price of the lumber. In the previous
quarter the surtax was applicable for shipments in only one month, and in
each of the three months of the third quarter of 2008 shipments did not
exceed the applicable limit.

Unit production costs were up approximately 5% compared to the previous
quarter as lower costs in the previous quarter reflected consumption of
previously written-down log inventories. Freight costs were slightly
higher in the current quarter reflecting higher fuel surcharges. A $17
million asset impairment charge related to certain sawmill assets was
recorded in the quarter, reflecting continued poor market conditions.

Operating earnings before asset impairments were significantly lower in
the quarter compared to the third quarter of 2008. The average U.S.
dollar SPF benchmark price was 27% lower compared to the same quarter
last year. As the Canadian dollar was weaker in the current quarter
compared to the third quarter of 2008, the average SPF benchmark price
was 23% lower after converting to Canadian dollars. The average U.S.
dollar benchmark SYP lumber price was 24% lower in the current quarter
compared to the corresponding quarter of 2008. Lower log costs, freight
costs and cash conversion costs in the current quarter compared to the
third quarter of 2008 only partially offset the decline in lumber prices.

Operating earnings before asset impairments for the first nine months of
2009 were lower than the comparable period of 2008 due to lower U.S.
dollar lumber prices, partially offset by the weaker Canadian dollar and
lower log and freight costs.

Panels Segment

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Sales - $ millions 102 100 298 108 324
EBITDA - $ millions 19 5 31 5 18
EBITDA margin - % 19 5 10 4 6
Operating earnings -
$ millions 12 (3) 6 (5) (10)
Benchmark price
Plywood (per Msf 3/8" basis)
(1) Cdn$ 379 305 332 333 338
MDF (per Msf 3/4" basis)
(2) US$ 480 493 493 549 533
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1. Source: Crow's Market Report - Delivered Toronto.
2. Source: Resource Information Systems, Inc. - MDF Western U.S. - Net FOB
mill.

The Company's panels segment is comprised of its plywood, MDF and LVL
operations.

As most of the Company's plywood production is sold in Canada, the
improving Canadian housing market stimulated demand resulting in higher
prices compared to the previous quarter and the same quarter of 2008.
However, year-to-date shipments and average prices were lower than in the
same period of 2008 due to lower demand experienced in the first half of
2009. Fibre costs were lower in both the current quarter and year-to-date
2009 compared to the previous quarter and the corresponding periods in
2008.

The MDF operations contributed positively to earnings for both the
current quarter and for the first three quarters of the year. Average
benchmark prices for the current quarter and for the first three quarters
of 2009 declined compared to the same periods of 2008. Lower resin and
natural gas costs largely offset the price declines. Throughout the
quarter and year-to-date in 2009, the MDF plants operated at
approximately 69% of capacity. During the same period of 2008, only one
of the two MDF plants operated on a curtailed basis.

Production from West Fraser's LVL plant improved due to increased
operating hours compared to the previous quarter, although the plant
continues to operate on a curtailed basis.

Pulp & Paper Segment

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Sales - $ millions 241 229 682 282 859
EBITDA - $ millions 19 (18) 18 45 101
EBITDA margin - % 8 - 3 16 12
Operating earnings before
asset impairments -
$ millions (4) (41) (53) 20 26
Operating earnings -
$ millions (143) (41) (191) 20 26
Benchmark price
NBSK (US$ per tonne)(1) 733 645 684 880 880
Linerboard (US$ per tonne)(2) 592 599 609 672 632
Newsprint (US$ per tonne)(3) 442 566 578 728 672
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1. Source: Resource Information Systems, Inc. - U.S. list price delivered
U.S.
2. Source: Pulp & Paper Week - Unbleached linerboard kraft, East.
3. Source: Resource Information Systems, Inc. - delivered 48.8 gram
newsprint.

In the current quarter the Company recorded asset impairment charges
of $138 million relating to the Eurocan linerboard and kraft paper mill
at Kitimat, B.C. The impairment charge was non-cash and consisted of a
write-down of $121 million of property, plant and equipment, $11 million
of parts and supplies inventory and $6 million of deferred shutdown
expenditures. The impairment charge resulted from management's
determination that estimated future cash flows from the operations were
not sufficient to fully recover the book value of the assets over the
expected operating life of the assets.

Operating earnings before impairment charges in the pulp and paper
segment improved from the previous quarter. Higher pulp prices more than
offset the effect of lower prices for linerboard and newsprint and the
stronger Canadian dollar. The return of the Quesnel and Slave Lake BCTMP
mills to full production also contributed to the improvement in operating
earnings. With the exception of the newsprint mill, each of the pulp and
paper operations operated at capacity during the current quarter. Higher
operating rates in the current quarter compared to the previous quarter
resulted in lower unit production costs. In the previous quarter, in
addition to the annual maintenance shut-downs at the Kitimat linerboard
and kraft paper mill and the Cariboo Pulp mill, market-related
curtailments were implemented at the Kitimat mill and the Slave Lake and
Quesnel BCTMP mills. Production at the newsprint mill was lower in the
current quarter than the previous quarter as production was curtailed to
accommodate modifications to the paper machine.

U.S. dollar prices for pulp, linerboard and newsprint were all lower in
the current quarter compared to the third quarter in 2008. These lower
prices resulted in reduced operating earnings before impairment charges
compared to the corresponding quarter of 2008. The lower prices were only
partially offset by the weaker Canadian dollar. Lower fibre, chemical,
energy and maintenance costs contributed to average unit production costs
which were approximately 13% lower in the current quarter compared to the
third quarter of 2008. For the first nine months of 2009 operating
earnings before asset impairment charges were $79 million lower than in
the first nine months of 2008. The reduction reflects the significantly
lower prices for all pulp and paper products, which were only partially
offset by a weaker Canadian dollar. Average unit production costs were
approximately 5% lower in 2009 compared to the first three quarters of
2008 despite the lower total production as a result of market-related
downtime taken in 2009 at the linerboard and kraft paper mill and the
BCTMP mills. Lower fibre, natural gas and other costs contributed to the
lower production costs.

West Fraser has been allocated $88.4 million under the Government of
Canada's Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program. The credits were
granted based on the Company's black liquor production during 2009. The
Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program is designed to promote
capital projects to improve the environmental performance and energy
efficiency of the Canadian pulp and paper industry. The Company expects
to receive the funds as a reimbursement of amounts invested in qualifying
capital projects before March 31, 2012.

Kitimat Linerboard and Kraft Paper Mill Closure

On October 28, 2009 the Company announced that the Eurocan linerboard and
kraft paper mill located at Kitimat, B.C. is expected to be permanently
closed on January 31, 2010.

The 40-year-old mill has historically struggled with high costs and
negative returns. A contributing factor to the mill's problems in recent
years has been sawmill curtailments in the region, which have reduced the
supply of lower-cost residual wood chips to Eurocan and increased the
mill's reliance on more expensive whole log chips.

In addition, since December of 2008 Eurocan has experienced a drop in the
net selling price of its products of approximately 40 per cent. This
decline has been driven by the global economic slowdown, the rise of the
Canadian dollar and severe competition from low-cost paper producers in
other countries.

Due to continuing negative operating results and cash flows an impairment
charge of $138 million was recorded as at September 30, 2009. In the
fourth quarter, shutdown costs related to severance, contract
cancellations and site remediation will be recorded. Other costs of
shutdown will be recorded as incurred. The linerboard and kraft paper
operations will be classified as a discontinued operation for reporting
purposes for periods presented subsequent to the mill closure. Below is a
summary of the assets and liabilities included in West Fraser's
consolidated balance sheet related to the operations:

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As at
September 30, 2009
($ millions)
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Current assets 119
Non-current assets 2
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Total assets 121
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Current liabilities (27)
Non-current liabilities (13)
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Total liabilities (40)
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Below is a summary of the Eurocan balances included in West Fraser's
statements of earnings and cash flows for the periods shown:

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Nine months ended December 31
September 30, 2009 2008 2007
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Sales 182 326 293
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EBITDA (12) 14 (6)

Amortization 20 27 26

Asset impairments 138 - -
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Operating loss (170) (13) (32)

Allocated interest expense (2) (2) (2)

Allocated gain on foreign
currency contracts 10 2 -

Other income (expense) (9) 1 (1)
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes (171) (12) (35)
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Cash flows from operating and
investing activities (28) 7 (23)
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Business Outlook

For a detailed description of West Fraser's business outlook for 2009 see
its 2008 annual MD&A under "Business Outlook", which is included in the
Company's 2008 Annual Report.

Housing markets in the U.S. have improved somewhat in recent months with
housing starts up slightly and the inventory of new and existing homes
declining. However until housing starts increase in a meaningful way,
demand and prices for lumber, plywood, LVL and MDF will remain low and
production of these products will continue to be curtailed. The major
risks to a recovery of the U.S. housing market, in addition to excess
housing inventory, include rising unemployment, expiry of, or limits to,
government home-buying assistance programs and increased interest rates.

Demand for pulp and paper is generally driven by the strength of the
economies in the consuming countries. The demand for pulp has recently
strengthened leading to price increases. The sustainability of the price
increases depends on continued improvements in demand from the key
markets of Europe, China and the United States. Risks to the recovery of
pulp and paper markets include the continuation of global recessionary
trends.

Capital Requirements and Liquidity

Summary of Financial Position ($ millions, except as otherwise indicated)
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Cash(1) 70 4 8
Current assets 714 841 857
Current liabilities 501 482 384
Ratio of current assets to current liabilities 1.4 1.7 2.2
Net debt 484 642 574
Shareholders' equity 1,652 2,030 2,043
Net debt to capitalization(2) - % 23 24 22
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1. Cash consists of cash and short-term investments less cheques issued in
excess of funds on deposit.
2. Net debt (total debt less net cash) divided by net debt plus
shareholders' equity.

West Fraser's cash requirements, other than for operating purposes,
are primarily for interest payments, repayment of debt, additions to
property, plant, equipment and timber, acquisitions and payment of
dividends. In normal business cycles and in years without a major
acquisition or debt repayment, cash on hand and cash provided by
operations have normally been sufficient to meet these requirements.

The Company will, from time to time, use derivative financial instruments
to manage its exposure to U.S. dollar/Canadian dollar exchange rate and
commodity price fluctuations. These programs are intended to reduce the
volatility of the Company's earnings, although the programs employing
derivatives cover only a small portion of the Company's future earnings.
The main risk associated with the use of derivatives is counterparty
default which the Company manages by restricting counterparties to those
entities having at least an investment grade credit rating. In order to
determine the fair value of derivatives for reporting purposes, the
Company obtains quotes or other indications of value from independent
sources, including financial institutions. In cases where markets are
less liquid, the Company also uses its internal assumptions for future
product prices.

At September 30, 2009, an unrealized gain of $6 million is included in
accounts receivable related to outstanding derivative financial
instruments.

Selected Cash Flow Items ($ millions)
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Q3-09 Q2-09 YTD-09 Q3-08 YTD-08
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Operating Activities
Cash provided (used) before
working capital changes 16 (7) 14 72 132
Non-cash working capital
change 64 72 114 16 50
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Cash provided (used) in
operating activities 80 65 128 88 182
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ing Activities
Debt and operating loan
repayments (10) (57) (45) (63) (133)
Dividends and other (1) (1) (8) (6) (18)
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Cash used in financing
activities (11) (58) (53) (69) (151)
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Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant,
equipment & timber (1) (6) (12) (6) (37)
Other - net 1 3 4 8 18
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Cash used in investing
activities - (3) (8) 2 (19)
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Change in cash 69 4 67 21 12
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Capital Structure and Debt Ratings

On September 30, 2009 the number of shares in the capital of the Company
outstanding was 42,811,043 comprised of 40,004,565 Common shares and
2,806,478 Class B Common shares.

West Fraser maintains a $600 million revolving credit facility which is
committed until March 31, 2012.

The Company is rated by three agencies and each has issued a rating
review of West Fraser in 2009 in light of the prolonged downturn in the
North American housing market and the industry outlook for the next few
years. In March 2009, Standard & Poor's downgraded the Company's rating
from BBB- with a negative outlook to BB+ with a negative outlook and
downgraded the Company's rating again in September 2009 to BB with a
negative outlook. In April 2009, Dominion Bond Rating Service changed its
outlook to negative but maintained its investment grade rating on the
Company's debt. In July 2009, Moody's downgraded West Fraser to Ba1 from
Baa3 and maintained its negative outlook. Based on the traditional
approaches employed by these rating agencies, until a sustained
improvement of the Company's various markets is observed, upgrades are
unlikely. The major risks to improvement of the Company's key markets are
described under "Business Outlook".

Debt Ratings

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Agency Rating Outlook
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Dominion Bond Rating Service BBB- Negative
Moody's Ba1 Negative
Standard & Poor's BB+ Negative
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Risks and Uncertainties

For a review of the risks and uncertainties to which the Company is
subject, see the 2008 annual MD&A which is included in the Company's 2008
Annual Report.

New Accounting Pronouncement

International Financial Reporting Standards

In February 2008, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board confirmed that
International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") will replace
Canada's current generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for
publicly accountable profit-oriented enterprises effective January 1,
2011. IFRS requires that in the year of implementation the comparative
financial statements be restated to conform to the standards.

West Fraser has commenced the process to transition from GAAP to IFRS. A
project team has been established and a project plan has been developed
and is being implemented. Regular progress reporting to the audit
committee of the Board of Directors on the status of the IFRS
implementation project has been instituted.

The project plan consists of three major phases, which at times will run
concurrently:

- Assessment phase - This phase involves identifying the differences
between GAAP and IFRS. These differences are then analysed to determine
the possible effect on the Company including changes required to existing
accounting policies and information systems, together with analysis of
policy choices under IFRS.

- Design phase - During this phase additional specialist personnel will
be identified to assist as necessary on system and process changes.
Training requirements for staff will be assessed and appropriate training
programs will be completed. In addition, optional exemptions for first
time adopters of IFRS and accounting policy choices under IFRS will be
evaluated.

- Implementation phase - This phase includes execution of changes to
information systems and business processes, obtaining authorization for
recommended exemptions for first time adopters and for accounting policy
choices. During this phase draft IFRS-compliant financial statements will
be completed for discussion and approval by senior management and the
audit committee. Additional training will be provided to financial and
other staff as necessary.

The assessment phase has been completed and the Company is now in the
design phase of the project plan. All financial staff in key control
positions have been provided with initial IFRS training with additional
training being provided to members of the project team. There are a
number of differences that have been identified between Canadian GAAP and
IFRS. Many of the differences identified are not expected to have a
material affect on the reported results or financial position. However,
there may be significant changes resulting from the initial adoption of
IFRS and accounting policy choices for certain areas. The Company has not
yet determined how reporting according to IFRS will affect future
financial statements. The adoption of IFRS is not expected to materially
affect cash flows or debt covenant calculations as current covenants are
calculated based on current GAAP.

While the effects of IFRS on future financial statements has not yet been
determined, the Company has identified a number of key areas which are
likely to be significantly affected including property, plant, equipment
and timber, impairment of assets, employee future benefits, asset
retirement obligations including reforestation obligations and
presentation of financial statements.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting

West Fraser's management, including the Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer and the Executive Vice-President, Finance and Chief
Financial Officer, acknowledge responsibility for the design of
disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial
reporting as those terms are defined in NI52-109.

There were no changes in internal controls over financial reporting that
occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect West Fraser's
internal control over financial reporting.

Additional Information

Additional information relating to the Company, including the Company's
Annual Information Form, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions of Canadian dollars - unaudited)

As at As at
September 30, December 31,
2009 2008
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and short-term investments $ 70.4 $ 20.2
Accounts receivable 213.4 253.0
Income taxes receivable 42.3 26.8
Inventories (note 3) 364.2 511.6
Prepaid expenses 23.9 29.0
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714.2 840.6
Property, plant, equipment and timber 1,678.2 2,040.8
Deferred costs 99.5 78.1
Goodwill 263.7 263.7
Other assets (note 4) 93.2 101.2
Future income taxes - 87.2
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$ 2,848.8 $ 3,411.6
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Cheques issued in excess of funds on deposit $ - $ 16.5
Operating loans (note 5) - 29.7
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 223.8 241.4
Current portion of reforestation obligations 44.1 44.1
Current portion of long-term debt (note 5) 233.0 150.3
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500.9 482.0
Long-term debt (note 5) 321.6 465.3
Other liabilities (note 6) 160.3 167.5
Future income taxes 214.1 266.8
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1,196.9 1,381.6
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Shareholders' equityShare capital
599.6 599.4
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (47.3) 1.7
Retained earnings 1,099.6 1,428.9
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1,651.9 2,030.0
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$ 2,848.8 $ 3,411.6
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Number of Common shares and Class B Common shares outstanding at
October 29, 2009 was 42,812,773.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in millions of Canadian dollars - unaudited)

July 1 to January 1 to
September 30 September 30
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Sales $ 678.9 $ 848.4 $ 1,964.7 $ 2,442.9
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Costs and expenses
Cost of products sold 481.7 585.0 1,501.4 1,789.5
Freight and other distribution costs 115.7 140.1 338.5 404.0
Export taxes 13.8 17.4 34.0 47.6
Amortization 70.5 69.5 207.2 207.6
Selling, general and administration 26.0 28.5 77.6 83.9
Asset impairments (note 7) 155.1 - 155.1 -
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862.8 840.5 2,313.8 2,532.6
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Operating earnings (183.9) 7.9 (349.1) (89.7)
Other
Interest expense - net (7.3) (8.2) (23.5) (27.5)
Exchange gain (loss) on
long-term debt 27.7 (13.4) 44.2 (21.9)
Other income (expense) (3.8) 10.1 (4.1) 21.1
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Earnings before income taxes (167.3) (3.6) (332.5) (118.0)
Recovery of (provision for)
income taxes (note 9) (31.2) 1.3 11.8 50.4
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Earnings $ (198.5) $ (2.3) $ (320.7) $ (67.6)
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Earnings per share (dollars)
(note 10)
Basic and diluted $ (4.64) $ (0.05) $ (7.49) $ (1.58)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
(in millions of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
July 1 to January 1 to
September 30 September 30
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Earnings $ (198.5) $ (2.3) $ (320.7) $ (67.6)
Other comprehensive earnings:
Foreign exchange translation
gain (loss) on investments in
self sustaining foreign operations (33.9) 17.7 (49.0) 29.5
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Comprehensive earnings $ (232.4) $ 15.4 $ (369.7) $ (38.1)
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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(in millions of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
Translation
of foreign Retained Total
Issued Capital operations Earnings equity
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Number of
Shares

Balance - January 1, 2008 42,805,086 $599.3 $ (93.2) $1,580.4 $2,086.5
Change in accounting - - - 9.6 9.6
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Restated balance 42,805,086 599.3 (93.2) 1,590.0 2,096.1

Changes in equity for 2008
Foreign exchange translation
gain on investments
in self-sustaining foreign
operations - - 94.9 - 94.9
Share purchase loans received - 0.1 - - 0.1
Earnings for the period - - - (137.1) (137.1)
Dividends - - - (24.0) (24.0)
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Balance - December 31, 2008 42,805,086 599.4 1.7 1,428.9 2,030.0
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Changes in equity for 2009
Foreign exchange translation
loss on investments
in self-sustaining foreign
operations - - (49.0) - (49.0)
Issue of Common shares 5,957 0.2 - - 0.2
Earnings for the period - - - (320.7) (320.7)
Dividends - - - (8.6) (8.6)
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Balance - September 30, 2009 42,811,043 $599.6 $ (47.3) $1,099.6 $1,651.9
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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
July 1 to January 1 to
September 30 September 30
2009 2008 2009 2008
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Earnings $ (198.5) $ (2.3) $(320.7) $ (67.6)
Items not affecting cash
Amortization 70.5 69.5 207.2 207.6
Asset impairments (note 7) 155.1 - 155.1 -
Exchange loss (gain) on translation
of long-term debt (27.7) 13.4 (44.2) 21.9
Loss (gain) on asset sales 0.3 (4.2) (1.7) (7.6)
Change in reforestation obligations (12.1) (9.0) (9.0) (3.4)
Change in other long-term liabilities 0.7 6.8 1.2 14.2
Change in deferred costs (16.3) (1.5) (17.3) (11.2)
Future income taxes 39.5 (11.0) 24.0 (41.8)
Unrealized gain on derivative financial
instruments (3.2) - (5.8) -
Deferred shutdown cost amortization 6.8 7.9 19.5 17.5
Other 0.4 2.1 5.9 2.7
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15.5 71.7 14.2 132.3
Net change in non-cash working capital
items 64.3 16.6 114.0 49.6
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79.8 88.3 128.2 181.9
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of long-term debt (0.2) (0.3) (17.4) (1.2)
Repayment of operating loans (9.6) (62.8) (27.2) (132.0)
Dividends (1.3) (5.9) (8.6) (17.9)
Other 0.2 - 0.2 0.1
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(10.9) (69.0) (53.0) (151.0)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant, equipment
and timber (0.9) (6.2) (12.4) (37.3)
Proceeds from disposals of property,
plant, equipment and timber - 5.8 2.0 12.9
Decrease in other assets 1.1 2.0 1.9 5.2
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0.2 1.6 (8.5) (19.2)
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Increase (decrease) in cash (i) 69.1 20.9 66.7 11.7
Cash - beginning of period 1.3 (12.9) 3.7 (3.7)
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Cash - end of period $ 70.4 $ 8.0 $ 70.4 $ 8.0
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(i) Cash consists of cash and short-term investments less cheques issued in
excess of funds on deposit.

Supplemental information:
Interest paid $ 1.1 $ 3.1 $ 16.4 $ 20.3
Income taxes received (paid) - net $ (1.7) $ 4.6 $ 22.2 $ 15.9

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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(figures are in millions of dollars except where indicated - unaudited)

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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial statements and do not contain all of the information
that is required for annual financial statements. Accordingly, they
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated annual financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2008.

These interim consolidated financial statements follow the same
accounting policies and methods of their application as the December 31,
2008 consolidated annual financial statements.

2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

International Financial Reporting Standards

In February 2008, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board confirmed that
International Financial Reporting Standards will replace Canada's current
generally accepted accounting principles for publicly accountable
profit-oriented enterprises on January 1, 2011. For comparative purposes,
amounts reported for the year ended December 31, 2010 will require
restatement. The Company is presently evaluating the effect these
standards will have on its consolidated financial statements.

3. INVENTORIES

Inventories at September 30, 2009 were written down by $28.6 million
(September 30, 2008 - $48.6 million) to reflect net realizable value
being lower than cost.

4. OTHER ASSETS

September 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
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Power purchase agreement - net $ 82.3 $ 87.8
Investments 4.1 4.4
Advances for timber and timber deposits 6.8 9.0
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$ 93.2 $ 101.2
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5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND OPERATING LOANS

Long-term debt

September 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
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Debentures due October 2009;
interest at 4.94% $ 132.7 $ 150.0
Term note due March 2010;
interest at floating rates(1) 100.0 100.0
US $300 million senior notes due
October 2014; interest at 5.2% 321.2 365.4
Note payable due in instalments
to 2020; interest at 5.5% 2.6 2.8
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556.5 618.2

Less:
Current portion (233.0) (150.3)
Deferred financing costs (1.9) (2.6)
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$ 321.6 $ 465.3
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1. Floating rates are based on Prime, US base, Bankers' Acceptances or
LIBOR at the Company's option.

Operating loans

The Company has $605.0 million in revolving lines of credit available, of
which none was drawn as at September 30, 2009. Interest is payable at
floating rates based on Prime, US base, Bankers' Acceptances or LIBOR at
the Company's option. The Company has also issued letters of credit in
the amount of $33.7 million which are supported by this facility. The
revolving lines of credit include a $600 million committed facility
maturing in 2012.

6. OTHER LIABILITIES

September 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
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Post-retirement obligations $ 68.1 $ 68.6
Timber damage deposits 14.8 14.0
Reforestation obligations - long-term 54.9 63.9
Other asset retirement obligations 15.3 14.8
Other long-term obligations 7.2 6.2
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$ 160.3 $ 167.5
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7. ASSET IMPAIRMENTS

The Company reviews property, plant, equipment and timber for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may not be fully recoverable. Recoverability is assessed by
comparing the carrying amount to the estimated future net cash flows the
assets are expected to generate. If the carrying amount exceeds the
estimated future net cash flows, the asset is written down to fair value.

Fair value is determined based on the discounted estimated net future
cash flows expected to be generated over the estimated useful lives of
the assets.

Estimated net future cash flows are based on several estimates including
the future selling price of products, future U.S./Canadian dollar
exchange rates, future production rates, future input costs and future
capital requirements. The estimated net future cash flows are discounted
at rates that reflect the Company's cost of capital.

Based on the review as at September 30, 2009 the Company recorded
impairment charges of $138.2 million related to the Kitimat linerboard
and kraft paper mill, of which $121.2 million related to property, plant
and equipment, $10.5 million related to parts and supplies inventory and
$6.5 million related to deferred maintenance expenditures. Subsequent to
the quarter end the Company announced that the mill would be permanently
closed (note 13). In addition, the Company recorded an impairment charge
of $16.9 million related to certain sawmill assets due to continued weak
market conditions.

8. EMPLOYEE FUTURE BENEFITS

The total benefit cost of the Company's defined benefit pension plans was
$9.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 (three months
ended September 30, 2008 - $5.6 million) and $28.8 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2009 (nine months ended September 30, 2008 -
$16.9 million).

9. INCOME TAXES

The Company's effective tax rate is as follows:

July 1 to September 30
2009 2008
Amount % Amount %
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Income tax recovery at statutory rates $ 50.2 30.0 $ 1.1 31.0
Non-taxable amounts 4.6 2.7 (1.8) (49.9)
Rate differentials between jurisdictions
and on specified activities 1.0 0.6 2.6 71.9
Rate differential on loss carry backs 1.2 0.7 (0.1) (2.8)
Change in valuation allowance (84.7) (50.6) - -
Other (3.5) (2.1) (0.5) (13.8)
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Income tax (provision) recovery $ (31.2) (18.7) $ 1.3 36.4
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January 1 to September 30
2009 2008
Amount % Amount %
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Income tax recovery at statutory rates $ 99.8 30.0 $ 36.6 31.0
Non-taxable amounts 7.3 2.2 (2.6) (2.2)
Rate differentials between jurisdictions
and on specified activities 9.0 2.7 8.8 7.5
Rate differential on loss carry backs 5.1 1.5 2.0 1.7
Reduction in statutory income tax rates 4.7 1.4 6.4 5.4
Change in valuation allowance (110.6) (33.3) - -
Other (3.5) (1.0) (0.8) (0.7)
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Income tax recovery $ 11.8 3.5 $ 50.4 42.7
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10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is calculated based on earnings available to
Common shareholders, as set out below, using the weighted average number
of Common shares and Class B Common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings
per share assume the exercise of share options using the treasury stock
method. When there is a net loss, the exercise of stock options would
result in a calculated diluted earnings per share that is anti-dilutive.
Accordingly, these shares have not been included in the total weighted
average shares for the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share.

July 1 to September 30
2009 2008
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Earnings available to shareholders $ (198.5) $ (2.3)
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Weighted average number of shares (thousands)
Weighted average shares - basic 42,808 42,805
Share options - treasury stock method - -
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Weighted average shares - diluted 42,808 42,805
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Earnings per share (dollars)
Basic and diluted $ (4.64) $ (0.05)
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January 1 to September 30
2009 2008
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Earnings available to shareholders $ (320.7) $ (67.6)
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Weighted average number of shares (thousands)
Weighted average shares - basic 42,806 42,805
Share options - treasury stock method - -
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Weighted average shares - diluted 42,806 42,805
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Earnings per share (dollars)
Basic and diluted $ (7.49) $ (1.58)
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11. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

From time to time, the Company uses derivatives to manage its exposure to
US dollar exchange fluctuations and commodity prices. The Company does
not utilize such instruments for trading or speculative purposes and it
does not apply hedge accounting.

The foreign currency contracts outstanding at September 30, 2009 were as
follows:

Average rate
Term US$ Cdn$/US$
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0 to 5 months
US dollar collars 100.0 1.151 - 1.361
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0 to 10 months
US dollar forwards 35.0 1.141
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NBSK floating to fixed swap contracts outstanding at September 30, 2009
were as follows:

Term Tonnes Average fixed price
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1 to 10 months 50,000 US$710
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12. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

Pulp & Corporate Consoli-
Lumber Panels paper & other dated
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July 1, 2009 to
September 30, 2009

Sales at market prices
To external customers $ 335.8 $ 102.0 $ 241.1 $ - $ 678.9
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To other segments 25.8 1.7 - -
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$ 361.6 $ 103.7 $ 241.1 $ -
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EBITDA(1) $ 3.1 $ 19.0 $ 18.9 $ 0.7 $ 41.7
Amortization 38.8 7.5 23.3 0.9 70.5
Asset impairments 16.9 - 138.2 - 155.1
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Operating earnings (52.6) 11.5 (142.6) (0.2) (183.9)
Interest expense - net (3.9) (0.5) (2.4) (0.5) (7.3)
Exchange gain on
long-term debt - - - 27.7 27.7
Other expense (1.0) (0.7) (1.2) (0.9) (3.8)
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Earnings before
income taxes $ (57.5) $ 10.3 $(146.2) $ 26.1 $ (167.3)
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July 1, 2008 to
September 30, 2008

Sales at market prices
To external customers $ 458.4 $ 108.2 $ 281.8 $ - $ 848.4
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To other segments 34.0 2.5 - -
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$ 492.4 $ 110.7 $ 281.8 $ -
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EBITDA(1) $ 29.2 $ 4.8 $ 44.8 $ (1.4) $ 77.4
Amortization 34.4 9.3 24.9 0.9 69.5
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Operating earnings (5.2) (4.5) 19.9 (2.3) 7.9
Interest income
(expense) - net (5.2) (1.0) (2.1) 0.1 (8.2)
Exchange loss on
long-term debt - - - (13.4) (13.4)
Other income 1.0 0.3 3.9 4.9 10.1
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Earnings before
income taxes $ (9.4) $ (5.2) $ 21.7 $ (10.7) $ (3.6)
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Pulp & Corporate Consoli-
Lumber Panels paper & other dated
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January 1, 2009 to
September 30, 2009

Sales at market prices
To external customers $ 984.2 $ 298.4 $ 682.1 $ - $1,964.7
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To other segments 72.2 5.1 - -
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$1,056.4 $ 303.5 $ 682.1 $ -
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EBITDA(1) $ (42.6) $ 31.4 $ 18.4 $ 6.0 $ 13.2
Amortization 108.5 25.1 71.0 2.6 207.2
Asset impairments 16.9 - 138.2 - 155.1
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Operating earnings (168.0) 6.3 (190.8) 3.4 (349.1)
Interest expense - net (14.2) (2.4) (6.5) (0.4) (23.5)
Exchange gain on
long-term debt - - - 44.2 44.2
Other income (expense) (2.0) (1.1) (5.3) 4.3 (4.1)
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Earnings before
income taxes $ (184.2) $ 2.8 $(202.6) $ 51.5 $ (332.5)
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January 1, 2008 to
September 30, 2008

Sales at market prices
To external customers $1,259.9 $ 323.9 $ 859.1 $ - $2,442.9
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To other segments 103.9 7.3 - -
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$1,363.8 $ 331.2 $ 859.1 $ -
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EBITDA (1) $ (3.4) $ 18.1 $ 100.6 $ 2.6 $ 117.9
Amortization 101.9 28.1 74.9 2.7 207.6
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Operating earnings (105.3) (10.0) 25.7 (0.1) (89.7)
Interest expense - net (16.6) (3.5) (7.3) (0.1) (27.5)
Exchange loss on long-term debt - - -
(21.9) (21.9)
Other income 3.6 0.8 6.8 9.9 21.1
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Earnings before
income taxes $ (118.3) $ (12.7) $ 25.2 $ (12.2) $ (118.0)
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1 Non GAAP measure:
EBITDA is defined as operating earnings plus amortization and asset
impairments.

13. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 28, 2009 the Company announced that the Eurocan linerboard and
kraft paper mill would be permanently closed on January 31, 2010.
Effective upon closure, the results of the mill will be shown as a
discontinued operation in the consolidated financial statements of the
Company.

An impairment charge related to the mill assets has been recorded in
these financial statements (note 7). Closure costs for severance,
contract cancellation and site remediation are expected to be accrued in
the fourth quarter of 2009. Other closure costs and costs to maintain the
mill site will be expensed as incurred.

Contacts:
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Gerry Miller
Executive Vice-President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer
(604) 895-2700

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Rodger Hutchinson
Vice-President, Corporate Controller
(604) 895-2700
www.westfraser.com

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