SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 12, 2001 FOREST OIL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) New York 1-13515 25-0484900 (State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer diction of incorporation) file number) Identification No.) 2200 Colorado State Bank Building, 1600 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 812-1400 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On July 12, 2001, the registrant announced that Richard G. "Gus" Zepernick, Jr., its President and Chief Operating Officer, will resign at the end of the month to pursue personal interests. For information regarding this item, please refer to Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits (99.1) Forest Oil Corporation press release dated July 12, 2001, announcing resignation of President and Chief Operating Officer. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. FOREST OIL CORPORATION (Registrant) Dated: July 13, 2001 By /s/ Joan C. Sonnen --------------------------------- Joan C. Sonnen Vice President - Controller and Chief Accounting Officer