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Western Financial Group

12:02 PM EST - Western Financial Group : revealed plans to acquire 15 insurance offices in Northern British Columbia to enhance its market share in the region. Western Financial said the acquisitions are likely to enhance its market share in an economy that is a key area in natural gas, forestry and agriculture. The transactions are expected to close in January 2007. Western Financial Group shares T.WES are trading down 1 cent at $3.59.