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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...
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...
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...
Court offices closed August 4
Please note that all court registries will be closed on Friday, August 4, 2023, and will reopen on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
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...
Wildfires prompt Court to hear La Loche matters by phone
Due to wildfires, the Provincial Court will hear La Loche matters by phone on Monday, May 8. The courtroom will be closed. If you have a matter scheduled, please call the Court Office in Meadow Lake, 306-236-7575, before 10 a.m. Monday, and provide a phone number...
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...
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...
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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