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UNITED STATES


Lonestar West Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LSI) ("Lonestar" or the "Company") is pleased to
announce that it has entered into an agreement with National Bank Financial Inc.
on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters consisting of National Bank Financial
Inc., Clarus Securities Inc., and Industrial Alliance Securities Inc.
(collectively, the "Underwriters"), pursuant to which the Company will issue
from treasury, and the Underwriters shall purchase on a "bought-deal" basis
6,061,000 common shares (the "Shares"). The Shares will be offered to the public
by way of a short form prospectus at a price of $3.30 per Share, for gross
proceeds to the Company of $20,001,300 (the "Offering").


The net proceeds of the Offering will be principally used to finance
acquisitions as well as to fund ongoing growth for 2014, with the remainder
being used for general working capital purposes.


The Company expects to file a preliminary short form prospectus relating to the
Offering on May 27, 2014 and closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or
about June 13, 2014. The Offering is subject to normal regulatory approvals,
including approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The Shares will be offered in
each of the provinces of Canada, excluding Quebec, and if offered in the United
States, by way of private placement in accordance with applicable registration
exemptions.


This news release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the
United States. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be,
registered under the Unites States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and such
securities may not be offered or sold within the United States absent U.S.
registration or an applicable exemption from U.S. registration requirements.


About Lonestar West

The Company currently operates a fleet of 89 HVAC and vacuum trucks throughout
Western Canada and the United States from its base in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. It
is focused on profitably growing its HVAC services to become a major competitor
in the North American market.


For more information please visit the Lonestar West website at
www.lonestarwest.com. 


Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, management's beliefs, plans, estimates, and
intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events,
results, circumstances, performance or expectations, including statements
relating to the proposed Offering and use of proceeds thereof, that are not
historical facts. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the
use of forward-looking terminology such as "outlook", "objective", "may",
"will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "should",
"plans" or "continue", or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or
events. Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and
are based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those contemplated by such statements. Readers are
encouraged to review the most recently filed Management's Discussion and
Analysis and other disclosure documents filed by the Company with Canadian
securities regulatory agencies and commissions. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this
press release and except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes
no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT
TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Lonestar West Inc.
James Horvath
President & CEO
403-887-2074
416-865-9550 (FAX)
info@lonestarwest.com


The Howard Group Inc.
Jeff Walker
Toll Free: 888-221-0915 or 403-221-0915
403-237-8387 (FAX)
jeff@howardgroupinc.com
www.howardgroupinc.com