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New Chief Justice of Saskatchewan announced

The Honourable Robert W. Leurer, a judge of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, has been appointed Chief Justice of Saskatchewan, effective immediately. He replaces former Chief Justice Robert G. Richards who retired August 31, 2023. - Read the News Release 

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New judge appointed to Court of King’s Bench

The Honourable Jodi R. Wildeman has been appointed to the Court of King's Bench in Regina. Justice Wildeman received her Bachelor of Commerce in 2000 and her Bachelor of Laws in 2003, both with Great Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan. She clerked for the...

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Four judges appointed to Provincial Court

Four new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan. The Honourable Kim Armstrong K.C. is appointed to Meadow Lake; the Honourable David Chow, K.C. is appointed to Moose Jaw; the Honourable Jennifer Claxton-Viczko is appointed to Melfort; and...

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King’s Bench appoints new Registrar

The Honourable M.D. Popescul, Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lora Bansley as Registrar for the Court of King’s Bench, effective July 1, 2023. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Bansley served as a...

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Judge appointed to Provincial Court in La Ronge

The Honourable Nathan Forester has been appointed to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in La Ronge. Judge Forester earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in 2007, and later returned and received his Master of Laws in 2013. He...

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Judge appointed to Provincial Court

The Honourable Lisa Watson has been appointed to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Judge Watson earned her law degree from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in 2009. She articled with Roe and Company and went on to become an Associate with...

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Chief Justice to Step Down

Chief Justice Robert G. Richards announced today that he will be stepping down as Chief Justice of Saskatchewan and as a judge of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, effective August 31, 2023. Richards was appointed to the Court in 2004 and has served as Chief...

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Forms of Address

The Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan has issued an Administrative Notice on the preferred form of address for judges of the Court. To increase gender inclusivity, the use of “My Lord” and “My Lady” is no longer required. The preferred form of gender-neutral...

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