Westward Gold Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Allan (Al) Fabbro to the Company's board of directors as an Independent Director. Mr. Fabbro is a 40-year veteran of the finance and mining industries, and currently serves as President, CEO and Lead Director of Midnight Sun Mining Corp. From 1984 to 1990, he led the retail trading department of Yorkton Securities, followed by six years with their Natural Resources Group.