2012 court calendar

Court Calendar

1 November, 2011

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Table of Contents Court of Appeal

6 Sitting Dates 7 Speaking to the List Dates 8 Justices of the Court of Appeal

Court of Queen's Bench 9 Map – Sitting Points 10 Sitting Dates 15 Justices of the Court of Queen's Bench

Master–in–Chambers 17 Sitting Dates 18 Masters

Provincial Court Criminal 19 Map – Circuits 20 Docket Sittings 24 Judges of the Provincial Court 27 Supernumerary Judges

Provincial Court Family and Youth 29 Map – Circuits 30 Docket Sittings 35 Judges of the Provincial Court

Provincial Court Civil 36 Sitting Days 36 Judges of the Provincial Court 37 Traffic Commissioners 38 Presiding Justices of the Peace

Court Directory 39 Court of Appeal 39 Court of Queen's Bench 40 Office of the Sheriff - Civil Enforcement 41 Provincial Court Base & Circuit Points 47 Alberta Review Board 47 Sheriff's Branch, Security Operations 48 Transcript Management Services 48 General Prosecutions Branch 50 Specialized Prosecution Branch 50 Appeals Branch 50 Public Prosecution Service of Canada 50 Courts Administration Service (Federal) 51 Court Services Programs

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6 November, 2011

2012 COURT OF APPEAL OF ALBERTA SITTING DATES

Place of Sitting

General Appeal Hearings - Opening Day1

Part J Appeals - Opening Day1 & 2

Sentence Sittings - First Day of Oral Argument 1 & 3

Motions Court 1

Motions Court - Filing Deadlines

Edmonton Calgary

Mon. Jan. 9 Mon. Jan. 16

Mon. Jan. 9 Mon. Jan. 16

Tues. Jan. 24 Tues. Jan. 24

Thurs. Jan. 26 Thurs. Jan. 26

Thurs. Dec. 22/11 Thurs. Dec. 22/11

Edmonton Calgary

Mon. Jan. 30 Mon. Feb. 6

Mon. Jan. 30 Mon. Feb. 6

Tues. Feb. 14 Wed. Feb. 22

Thurs. Feb. 16 Thurs. Feb. 16

Wed. Jan. 18 Wed. Jan. 18

Edmonton Calgary

Mon. Feb. 27 Mon. Mar. 5

Mon. Feb. 27 Mon. Mar. 5

Tues. Mar. 13 Tues. Mar. 20

Thurs. Mar. 22 Thurs. Mar. 22

Wed. Feb. 22 Wed. Feb. 22

Edmonton Calgary

Mon. Mar. 26 Mon. Apr. 2

Mon. Mar. 26 Mon. Apr. 2

Wed. Apr. 11 Tues. Apr. 17

Thurs. Apr. 19 Thurs. Apr. 19

Mon. Mar. 19 Mon. Mar. 19

Edmonton Calgary

Mon. Apr. 30 Mon. May 7

Mon. Apr. 30 Mon. May 7

Tues. May 15 Wed. May 23

Thurs. May 17 Thurs. May 17

Wed. Apr. 18 Wed. Apr. 18

Edmonton Calgary

Mon. June 4 Mon. June 11

Mon. June 4 Mon. June 11

Tues. June 19 Tues. June 26

Thurs. June 21 Thurs. June 21

Wed. May 23 Wed. May 23

Edmonton Calgary

Mon. July 16 4 Mon. July 16 4

Edmonton Calgary

Tues. Sept. 4 Mon. Sept. 10

Tues. Sept. 4 Mon. Sept. 10

Tues. Sept. 18 Tues. Sept. 25

Thurs. Sept. 20Thurs. Sept. 20

Tues. Aug. 21 Tues. Aug. 21

Edmonton Calgary

Mon. Oct. 1 Tues. Oct. 9

Mon. Oct. 1 Tues. Oct. 9

Tues. Oct. 16 Tues. Oct. 23

Thurs. Oct. 18 Thurs. Oct. 18

Tues. Sept. 18 Tues. Sept. 18

Edmonton Calgary

Mon. Oct. 29 Mon. Nov. 5

Mon. Oct. 29 Mon. Nov. 5

Wed. Nov. 14 Tues. Nov. 20

Thurs. Nov. 15 Thurs. Nov. 15

Tues. Oct. 16 Tues. Oct. 16

Edmonton Calgary

Mon. Nov. 26 Mon. Dec. 3

Mon. Nov. 26 Mon. Dec. 3

Tues. Dec. 11 Tues. Dec. 11

Thurs. Dec. 13 Thurs. Dec. 13

Wed. Nov. 14 Wed. Nov. 14

1 All sittings open at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise directed. 2 Time frames will be calculated from the opening day of the sittings. 3 For purposes of calculating time frames, opening day is the Monday prior to the first day

of oral argument, whether or not the Monday of that week is a holiday. 4 Limited to appeals - (1) Against sentence where the appellant is in custody and there is a

reasonable possibility that the result of the appeal is that he or she might be released before the next regular sittings of the Court; (2) From conviction where the appellant is in custody and has been refused interim release pending appeal; (3) Such other cases which, because of urgency or special circumstances, are directed to be heard by order of a Justice of Appeal.

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7 May, 2012

2012 COURT OF APPEAL OF ALBERTA SPEAKING TO THE LIST DATES

Place of Sitting

Chambers to set Criminal Hearing List - 10:00 a.m. 1

Chambers to set Civil Hearing List - 1:30 p.m. 2

Calgary Tues. Jan. 10 Wed. Jan. 11

Edmonton Wed. Jan. 18 Wed. Jan. 18

Edmonton Wed. May 9 Wed. May 9

Calgary Tues. May 15 Wed. May 16

Edmonton Wed. Sept. 12 Wed. Sept. 12

Calgary Tues. Sept. 18 Wed. Sept. 19

1 Unless otherwise directed, the Criminal Speak to List will consist of all Criminal

matters (excluding Sentence Appeals) where the notice of appeal is filed more than ten business days prior to the speak to date.

2 Unless otherwise ordered, the Civil Speak to List will consist of all Civil matters (excluding Part J appeals) where the Appeal Digest and transcripts have been filed, where six months have elapsed since the notice of appeal was filed, or where a judge or Case Management Officer directs that the case be so entered, whichever occurs first.

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8 May, 2012

Justices of the Court of Appeal

Edmonton The Honourable C.A. Fraser Chief Justice of Alberta

The Honourable Mr. Justice J.E.L. Côté Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice C.M. Conrad Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice E.I. Picard Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice C.D. Hunt Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice R.L. Berger Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice P.T. Costigan Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice M.S. Paperny Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice K.G. Ritter Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice C.D. O’Brien Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice P.W.L. Martin Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice J. Watson Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice F.F. Slatter Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice P.A. Rowbotham Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice J.D.B. McDonald Calgary

The Honourable Madam. Justice M.B. Bielby Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice B.K. O’Ferrall Calgary

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9 November, 2011

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10 November, 2011

2012 Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta - Sitting Dates

Sittings of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta for the trial of civil and criminal causes, and for the hearing of motions and other business will open at the times and locations listed below.

Where the opening day of a Court sitting week is a holiday, the sitting will commence on the following day. Unless otherwise noted, sittings commence at 10:00 a.m.

Sittings are reduced during the following vacation periods: - July 3, 2012 through to and including August 31, 2012 - December 27, 2012 through to and including January 4, 2013

Trials of Civil and Criminal Causes will commence:

Calgary and Edmonton

On January 9, 2012 and thereafter continuously during all juridical days.

Trials of all Civil and Criminal Causes outside of Edmonton and Calgary will open:

Drumheller February 21 September 17

April 23 November 5

June 18 December 10

Fort McMurray January 16 March 26 June 18 November 13

February 6 April 30 September 10 December 10

March 5 June 11 October 15

Grande Prairie January 17 February 28 Wed. April 11 (3 days) Wed. May 23 (3 days) September 11

October 23 December 4

January 31 March 13 April 24 June 5 September 25

November 6 December 18

February 14 March 27 May 8 June 19 Wed. October 10 (2 days) November 20

High Level April 10 October 29

Hinton January 30 September 10

March 5 October 22

May 7

Lethbridge January 9 February 6 March 5 April 23 June 18 September 10 October 22 November 19

January 16 February 21 March 19 May 14 June 25 September 24 October 29 December 3

January 30 February 27 April 16 June 4 September 4 October 9 November 5 December 10

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Medicine Hat January 9 March 12 May 7 September 4 November 13

January 30 March 26 May 22 October 1 November 26

February 13 April 10 June 11 October 22 December 17

Peace River January 16 February 21 April 10 May 14 September 10 November 13

January 30 March 12 April 30 June 4 September 24 December 3

February 6 March 26 May 7 June 18 October 15 December 17

Red Deer Every week, except during the vacation periods.

St. Paul January 9 February 6 March 12 April 10 May 14 June 11 September 10 October 15 November 13 December 17

January 16 February 21 March 19 April 23 May 22 June 25 September 24 October 22 November 26

January 30 February 27 April 2 April 30 June 4 September 4 October 1 November 5 December 3

Wetaskiwin Every week, except during the vacation periods.

Chambers Calgary and Edmonton

Every juridical day at 10:00 a.m., commencing January 9, 2012

Arraignments are held at 9:30 a.m. on most Fridays. Specific dates are noted online at www.albertacourts.ab.ca, “Court of Queen’s Bench – Assignments.”

Drumheller On the following Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.:

January 12 April 5 June 28 September 27 December 20

February 9 May 3 July 5 October 25

March 8 May 31 August 9 November 22

with Arraignments at 1:00 p.m.

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Fort McMurray

Arraignments are held on the following dates at 10:00 a.m.:

January 9 February 27 April 2 May 14 July 12 September 17 November 5 December 17

January 30 March 12 April 16 June 4 August 16 October 1 November 19

February 13 March 19 May 7 June 25 September 4 October 22 December 3

Regular Chambers commencing the following dates at 10:00 a.m.:

January 10 February 28 April 3 May 15 July 11 August 29 October 2 November 20

January 31 March 13 April 17 June 5 July 25 September 5 October 23 December 4

February 14 March 20 May 8 June 26 August 15 September 18 November 6 December 18

Grande Prairie Chambers are held every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) plus the following dates commencing at 10:00 a.m., except during July and August which are specified in the dates below: Telephone applications will be heard at 12:30 p.m.:

January 11 February 10 March 7 March 23 April 20 May 16 June 13 June 29 July 30 September 5 September 21 October 17 November 2 November 28 December 14

January 13 February 22 March 9 April 4 May 2 May 18 June 15 July 3 August 13 September 7 October 3 October 19 November 14 November 30

February 8 February 24 March 21 April 18 May 4 June 1 June 27 July 16 August 27 September 19 October 5 October 31 November 16 December 12

Arraignments are held on the following dates at 2:00 p.m.:

January 16 February 27 April 10 May 22 July 3 August 13 September 24

January 30 March 12 April 23 June 4 July 16 August 27 October 9

February 13 March 26 May 7 June 18 July 30 September 10 October 22

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Hinton On opening day of the Sittings plus:

May 31 July 23 November 26

with Arraignments at 10:00 a.m. and all other matters at 2:00 p.m.

Lethbridge Family Law Chambers are held every Monday at 1:30 p.m., excluding May 28.

Regular Chambers are held every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., excluding May 29.

Arraignments are held every second and fourth Monday at 10:00 a.m. Arraignments are not held where the Monday is a non-sitting day.

Medicine Hat Regular Chambers are held every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with Special Chambers at 1:30 p.m., excluding January 26.

Arraignments are held every third Thursday at 9:00 a.m. commencing January 19, 2012.

Peace River Commencing the following dates at 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated:

January 11 March 21 June 13 August 2 at 10:00 a.m. September 5 November 28

February 15 April 25 July 5 at 2:00 p.m. August 16 at 10:00 a.m. October 3 December 12

February 29 May 23 July 19 at 10:00 a.m.August 30 at 10:00 a.m. October 31

Arraignments are held at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays during above-noted weeks and at 2:00 p.m. on July 5 and August 2.

Red Deer Every Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., excluding statutory holidays and January 25, May 28 and May 30, and on the following Fridays:

January 13 March 2 April 27 June 1 September 21 October 26 December 14

February 3 March 9 May 4 June 22 September 28 November 16 December 21

February 10 March 30 May 25 June 29 October 19 November 23

Arraignments are held at 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday of the month during the regular Sittings. Where the first Monday is a holiday, arraignments are held the second Monday of the month.

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Arraignments during the Summer will be held at 10:00 a.m. on July 13 and August 10.

St. Paul On opening morning of the Sittings at 10:00 a.m. plus:

July 9 July 23 August 13 August 27


Wetaskiwin Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., excluding May 29


Judicial Dispute Resolution

Specific dates for Calgary and Edmonton are noted online at www.albertacourts.ab.ca, “Court of Queen’s Bench – Assignments.” Dates for other Judicial Centres may be added to the website throughout 2012 and are subject to change.

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15 October, 2012

Justices of the Court of Queen's Bench

Calgary The Honourable N.C. Wittmann Chief Justice

Edmonton The Honourable J.D. Rooke Associate Chief Justice

The Honourable Madam Justice J.B. Veit Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice A.B. Sulatycky Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice B.L. Rawlins Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice S.M. Bensler Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice L.D. Wilkins Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice D. Lee Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice C.A. Kent Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice J.H. Langston Lethbridge

The Honourable Mr. Justice P.J. McIntyre Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice C.S. Phillips Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice M.T. Moreau Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice P.M. Clark Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice S.J. LoVecchio Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice W.P. Sullivan Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice C.L. Kenny Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice R.P. Marceau Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice R.P. Belzil Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice G.C. Hawco Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice C.S. Brooker Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice S.M. Sanderman Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice B.E.C. Romaine Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice D.A. Sulyma Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice R.E. Nation Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice B.R. Burrows Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice A.G. Park Calgary

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16 October, 2012

The Honourable Mr. Justice G.A. Verville Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice L.D. Acton Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice T.D. Clackson Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice A.B. Moen Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice B.E. Mahoney Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice S.J. Greckol Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice E.A. Hughes Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice M.C. Erb Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice E.F. Macklin Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice V.O. Ouellette Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice D.C. Read Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice K.M. Horner Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice S.D. Hillier Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice J.E. Topolniski Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice A.W. Germain Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice J.M. Ross Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice J.J. Gill Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice D.R.G. Thomas Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice S.L. Martin Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice A.D. Macleod Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice K.L. Sisson Red Deer

The Honourable Mr. Justice R.A. Graesser Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice D.L. Shelley Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice D.K. Miller Lethbridge

The Honourable Madam Justice K.M. Eidsvik Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice K.G. Nielsen Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice M.G. Crighton Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice E.C. Wilson Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice J. Strekaf Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice D.J. Manderscheid Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice K.D. Yamauchi Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice R.G. Stevens Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice P.R. Jeffrey Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice M.R. Bast Red Deer

The Honourable Madam Justice S.L. Hunt McDonald Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice B.A. Browne Edmonton

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The Honourable Mr. Justice J.T. McCarthy Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice W.A. Tilleman Calgary

The Honourable Madam Justice J.H. Goss Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice R.J. Hall Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice G.H. Poelman Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice R.A. Jerke Lethbridge

The Honourable Mr. Justice P.B. Michalyshyn Edmonton

The Honourable Mr. Justice M.D. Gates Edmonton

The Honourable Madam Justice B.L. Veldhuis Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice C.M. Jones Calgary

The Honourable Mr. Justice B.A. Millar Calgary

Masters-In-Chambers

Sitting Dates

Calgary Every juridical day at 10:00 a.m.

Drumheller On request via teleconference as arranged with Calgary.

Edmonton Every juridical day at 10:00 a.m.

Fort McMurray Commencing the following Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.:

January 24 April 24 July 17 October 23

February 21 May 22 August 14 November 27

March 20 June 19 September 25 December 18

Grande Prairie Commencing the following Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.:

January 12 March 8 April 19 May 31 August 16 October 4 November 15

February 9 March 22 May 3 June 14 September 6 October 18 December 13

February 23 April 5 May 17 July 19 September 20 November 1

Lethbridge Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m., excluding January 26, plus:

July 12 August 23

July 26

August 9

(With Bankruptcy the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of the month after the Master’s list)

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Medicine Hat The first and third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., excluding January 4 (with Bankruptcy hearings every third Wednesday following the Civil List) plus:

July 11 August 8

Peace River Commencing the following Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.:

January 11 March 14 May 16 July 18 October 10 December 12

February 1 April 4 June 6 August 15 October 31

February 22 April 25 June 27 September 19 November 21

Red Deer Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., excluding May 29, plus:

July 10 August 21

July 24

August 7

St. Paul On request as arranged with Edmonton.

Wetaskiwin Commencing the following Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.:

January 11 March 14 May 16 September 19 November 21

February 1 April 4 June 6 October 10 December 12

February 22 April 25 June 27 October 31

Masters Edmonton 780-422-2328 Calgary 403-297-7385

W. Breitkreuz, Q.C. K.R. Laycock

R.P. Wacowich, Q.C. J.B. Hanebury, Q.C.

L.A. Smart, Q.C. J.T. Prowse, Q.C.

W.S. Schlosser, Q.C. J.L. Mason

R.B. Waller, Q.C. (ad hoc)

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19 December, 2012

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20 December, 2012

Provincial Court Criminal Docket Sittings

All sittings open at 10:00 A.M. except where otherwise indicated.

Location Sitting Days Time Airdrie Every Tuesday Provincial Statutes

(courtroom 001) Every Tuesday Provincial Statutes (First Appearance) Case Management Office (CMO)

9:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Every Thursday Criminal In-Custody docket (courtroom 001) Every Thursday Criminal Out-of-Custody docket Case Management Office (CMO)

9:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Assumption Every 1 & 3 Wednesday

Athabasca Every 2 & 4 Monday & every 1 Tuesday Please note: Effective July 23, 2012 Athabasca matters will be held in Boyle at 10:00 A.M. until further notice. The Sitting Days remain the same.

Barrhead Every 2 & 4 Tuesday

Bonnyville Every 1 & 3 Tuesday

Boyle Every 2 & 4 Tuesday

Breton Every 2 & 4 Wednesday

Brooks Every Wednesday Every 3 Friday (Provincial Statutes only)

Calgary (Criminal)

Monday through Friday (courtroom 305 – In-Custody docket only)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (courtroom 505 – Federal docket only)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (courtroom 508 – Domestic Violence docket only)

Monday through Friday Case Management Office (CMO) 4th Floor, North Tower – Out-of-Custody docket only

9:00 A.M

9:00 A.M.

9:00 A.M.

8:00 A.M. to2:00 P.M.

Calgary (Traffic)

Monday through Friday (Justice of the Peace Counter) (courtroom 908 - Custody matters only)

9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Camrose Every Wednesday 9:30 A.M.

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Canmore Every 1 & 3 Thursday Provincial Statutes (courtroom 001) Every 1 & 3 Thursday Provincial Statutes (First Appearance) Case Management Office (CMO) Every Wednesday Criminal In-Custody docket (courtroom 001) Every Wednesday Criminal Out-of-Custody docket Case Management Office (CMO)

9:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Cardston Every Monday

Cochrane Every Tuesday & Thursday (Criminal) Every Friday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Cold Lake Every 2 & 4 Wednesday

Coronation Every 2 Friday 11:00 A.M.

Didsbury Every Monday & Wednesday (Criminal) Every 1 & 3 Friday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Drayton Valley Every 1 & 3 Tuesday

Drumheller Every 1 Wednesday & every 2, 3 & 4 Friday

Edmonton (Criminal)

Monday through Friday (courtroom 265 – In-Custody docket only) (courtroom 267 – Federal, Special and Regulatory docket only)

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday (courtroom 268 – Domestic Violence docket only)

Monday through Friday Case Management Office (CMO) Main Floor, North Tower, Law Courts – Non-Custody docket only

9:00 A.M.

9:00 A.M.

8:15 A.M to 2:00 P.M.

Edmonton (Traffic)

Monday through Friday (courtroom 001)

9:00 A.M.

Edson Every 1 & 3 Tuesday Every 2 Wednesday (Provincial Statutes)

Evansburg Every 2 & 4 Monday

Fairview Every 2 & 4 Wednesday

Falher Every 1 Thursday

Fort Chipewyan

Every 1 Thursday

Fort Macleod Every Wednesday

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Fort McMurray Every Monday (Criminal) Every Tuesday (Domestic Violence) Every 2, 4 & 5 Tuesday (Federal) Every Wednesday (Non-Custody Criminal) Every Thursday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 1:30 P.M. 9:30 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. 9:30 A.M.

Fort Saskatchewan

Every Thursday Every 1 Tuesday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Fort Vermilion Every 1 & 3 Tuesday

Fox Creek Every 4 Monday of the month

Glenevis Every 1 & 3 Thursday

Grande Cache Every 1 & 3 Thursday

Grande Prairie Every Monday & Wednesday (Criminal) Every Tuesday (Provincial Statutes)

9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Hanna Every 4 Wednesday

High Level Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Monday 1:30 P.M.

High Prairie Every Monday 9:30 A.M.

Hinton Every 1 & 3 Wednesday Every 2 Tuesday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M 9:30 A.M

Jasper Every 2 & 4 Thursday

Killam Every 1 & 3 Tuesday

Lac La Biche Every Monday

Leduc Every Thursday Every 1 & 3 Wednesday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Lethbridge Monday through Friday Every Friday (DV Court) Every Tuesday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Lloydminster Every 1, 2 & 3 Tuesday

Mayerthorpe Every 2 & 4 Thursday

Medicine Hat Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Criminal Out-of-Custody docket Case Management Office (CMO) Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (courtroom 009 - Criminal docket) Every 2 & 4 Friday (Provincial Statutes only)

8:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Morinville Every Thursday Every 2 Tuesday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M.

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23 December, 2012

Okotoks Every Monday Provincial Statutes (courtroom 001) Every Monday Provincial Statutes (First Appearance) Case Management Office (CMO) Every Tuesday & Friday Criminal In-Custody docket (courtroom 001) Every Tuesday & Friday Criminal Out-of-Custody docket Case Management Office (CMO)

9:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. to1:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. to1:00 P.M.

Peace River Every Monday 9:30 A.M.

Pincher Creek Every Tuesday Every 1 & 3 Tuesday (Domestic Violence)

1:30 P.M.

Ponoka Every Friday Every 2 Thursday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Red Deer Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Case Management Office (CMO) Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (courtroom 101 - In-Custody docket) Every Monday (courtroom 102 - In-Custody docket) Every Thursday (courtroom 101 - Federal, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault docket) Every Monday (Provincial Statutes)

8:30 A.M. to1:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Red Earth Creek

Every 1 & 3 Tuesday of the month

Rimbey Every 1 Friday 9:30 A.M.

Rocky Mountain House

Every Wednesday

Sherwood Park Every Wednesday Every Monday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Siksika Nation Every 2, 3 & 4 Thursday 9:30 A.M.

Slave Lake Every Wednesday Please note: effective October 4, 2011 Slave Lake matters will be held in High Prairie at 10:00 A.M. until further notice. The Sitting Day remains the same.

St. Albert Every Monday Every 4 & 5 Tuesday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

St. Paul Every Thursday 9:30 A.M.

Stettler Every 2 & 4 Thursday

Stony Plain Every Wednesday Every 1 & 4 Thursday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M.. 9:30 A.M.

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Strathmore Every 1 & 3 Tuesday, Every 1 Friday Every 1 & 4 Monday, Every 2 Wednesday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Taber Every Tuesday

Tsuu T’ina Nation

Every 1 & 3 Friday

Valleyview Every 1 & 3 Thursday

Vegreville Every Monday (except 5 Monday)

Vermilion Every 1 & 3 Monday

Wabasca-Desmarais

Every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursday

Wainwright Every 1 & 3 Thursday

Westlock Every Wednesday

Wetaskiwin Every Tuesday & Thursday Case Management Office (CMO) Every Tuesday & Thursday (courtroom 102 - In-Custody docket) Every Tuesday (Federal only) Every 1 & 3 Friday (Provincial Statutes)

8:30 A.M. to1:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Whitecourt Every 2 & 4 Tuesday

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25 June, 2012

Judges of the Provincial Court

Calgary/Edmonton The Honourable A.G. Vickery Chief Judge

Edmonton The Honourable A.H. Lefever Deputy Chief Judge

Edmonton

The Honourable J.K. Wheatley Assistant Chief Judge

The Honourable Judge M.G. Allen* Edmonton

The Honourable Judge L.G. Anderson Edmonton

The Honourable Judge H.A. Bridges Edmonton

The Honourable Judge M.M. Carminati Edmonton

The Honourable Judge S.R. Creagh Edmonton

The Honourable Judge F.A. Day Edmonton

The Honourable Judge J.L. Dixon Edmonton

The Honourable Judge D.M. Groves Edmonton

The Honourable Judge J.T. Henderson Edmonton

The Honourable Judge E.A Johnson Edmonton

The Honourable Judge J.B. Kerby Edmonton

The Honourable Judge F.E. LeReverend Edmonton

The Honourable Judge L.E. Malin Edmonton

The Honourable Judge T.J. Matchett Edmonton

The Honourable Judge D.J. McNab Edmonton

The Honourable Judge R.A. Philp Edmonton

The Honourable Judge S.E. Richardson Edmonton

The Honourable Judge M.G. Stevens-Guille* Edmonton

The Honourable Judge P.G. Sully Edmonton

The Honourable Judge D.R. Valgardson Edmonton

The Honourable Judge E.J.M. Walter Edmonton

The Honourable Judge D.R. Wong* Edmonton

* denotes part-time Judges

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Edmonton Region Edmonton The Honourable C.D. Gardner Assistant Chief Judge

The Honourable Judge P. Ayotte* Stony Plain

The Honourable Judge L.J. Burgess Edmonton

The Honourable Judge S.A. Cleary Fort McMurray

The Honourable Judge D.E. Demetrick St. Paul

The Honourable Judge B.H. Fraser* St. Albert

The Honourable Judge H.W.A. Fuller Edmonton

The Honourable Judge B.R. Garriock St. Albert

The Honourable Judge J.P. Higgerty Hinton

The Honourable Judge J.R. Jacques Fort McMurray

The Honourable Judge P.T. Johnston Vermilion

The Honourable Judge N.A.F. Mackie* St. Albert

The Honourable Judge J. Maher* Sherwood Park

The Honourable Judge V.H. Myers St. Albert

The Honourable Judge L.E. Nemirsky* Edmonton

The Honourable Judge D.C. Norheim Hinton

The Honourable Judge D.R. Pahl Edmonton

The Honourable Judge S.G. Peck* Edmonton

The Honourable Judge D.G. Rae* Fort Saskatchewan

The Honourable Judge K.E. Tjosvold Stony Plain

The Honourable Judge M.M. White Leduc

The Honourable Judge K.D. Williams St. Paul

Northern Region Peace River The Honourable E.J. Simpson Assistant Chief Judge

The Honourable Judge M.B. Golden Grande Prairie

The Honourable Judge T.R. Goodson High Prairie

The Honourable Judge B.R. Hougestol Grande Prairie

The Honourable Judge J.R. McIntosh* Peace River

The Honourable Judge G.W. Paul Peace River

The Honourable Judge J.A. Watson Grande Prairie

The Honourable Judge C.K.W. Thietke Peace River


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27 October, 2012

Central Region Red Deer The Honourable W.A. Skinner Assistant Chief Judge

The Honourable Judge W.A. Andreassen Camrose

The Honourable Judge G.E. Deck Red Deer

The Honourable Judge J.D. Holmes Red Deer

The Honourable Judge J.A. Hunter Red Deer

The Honourable Judge J.B. Mitchell Red Deer

The Honourable Judge D.J. Plosz* Red Deer

The Honourable Judge E.D. Riemer* Red Deer

The Honourable Judge B.D. Rosborough Wetaskiwin

The Honourable Judge K.L. Rostad* Camrose

Calgary and Calgary Regional The Honourable J.J. Ogle Assistant Chief Judge

The Honourable Judge J.D. Bascom Calgary

The Honourable Judge P.B. Barley Calgary Regional

The Honourable Judge A.J. Brown Calgary

The Honourable Judge R.B. Camp Calgary

The Honourable Judge G.G. Cioni* Calgary

The Honourable Judge E.J. Creighton Calgary Regional

The Honourable Judge W.J. Cummings Calgary

The Honourable Judge C.L. Daniel* Calgary

The Honourable Judge M.C. Dinkel Calgary

The Honourable Judge G.S. Dunnigan Calgary

The Honourable Judge M.J. Durant Calgary

The Honourable Judge A.A. Fradsham Calgary

The Honourable Judge B.R. Fraser Calgary

The Honourable Judge G.J. Gaschler Calgary Regional

The Honourable Judge M.L. Graham Calgary

The Honourable Judge L.R. Grieve Calgary Regional

The Honourable Judge S.A. Hamilton Calgary

The Honourable Judge K.Z. Jivraj Calgary

The Honourable Judge H.A. Lamoureux Calgary

The Honourable Judge F.L. Maloney* Calgary


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The Honourable Judge P.J. Mason Calgary

The Honourable Judge P.M. McIlhargey Calgary Regional

The Honourable Judge K.R. McLeod Calgary

The Honourable Judge G.M. Meagher* Calgary

The Honourable Judge T.C. Semenuk Calgary

The Honourable Judge J. Shriar Calgary Regional

The Honourable Judge C.M. Skene Calgary

The Honourable Judge M.T.C. Tyndale Calgary

The Honourable Judge S.L. Van de Veen Calgary

The Honourable Judge H.M. Van Harten Calgary

The Honourable Judge R.J. Wilkins Calgary

The Honourable Judge G.K. Wong Calgary

Southern Region

Lethbridge The Honourable J.N. LeGrandeur Assistant Chief Judge

The Honourable Judge E.D. Brooks Medicine Hat

The Honourable Judge G.R. DeBow* Lethbridge

The Honourable Judge F.C. Fisher Medicine Hat

The Honourable Judge D.J. Greaves Medicine Hat

The Honourable Judge T.G. Hironaka* Lethbridge

The Honourable Judge G.K. Krinke Medicine Hat

The Honourable Judge G.S. Maxwell Lethbridge

The Honourable Judge S.L. Oishi Lethbridge

The Honourable Judge E.W. Peterson Lethbridge

The Honourable Judge P.G. Pharo Lethbridge

The Honourable Judge D.G. Redman Lethbridge


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29 August, 2012

Supernumerary Judges

The Honourable Judge P.L. Adilman Edmonton

The Honourable Judge R.W. Bradley Edmonton

The Honourable Judge D. Brand Medicine Hat

The Honourable Judge D.J. Buchanan Edmonton

The Honourable Judge P.M. Caffaro Edmonton

The Honourable Judge H.R. Chisholm Edmonton

The Honourable Judge A.G. Chrumka Edmonton

The Honourable Judge F.W. Coward Lethbridge

The Honourable Judge H.D. Gaede Camrose

The Honourable Judge K.D. Hope Edmonton

The Honourable Judge D.G. Ingram Edmonton

The Honourable Judge R.A. Jacobson Lethbridge

The Honourable Judge T.G. Schollie Red Deer

The Honourable Judge J.C.M. Spence Edmonton

The Honourable Judge B.C. Stevenson Calgary

The Honourable Judge L.S. Witten Edmonton

The Honourable Judge S.E.W.J. Wood Edmonton

Court Calendar

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Court Calendar

31 December, 2012

Provincial Court Family and Youth Docket Sittings

All sittings open at 10:00 A.M. except where otherwise indicated.

Location Sitting Days Time

Airdrie Every Tuesday Provincial Statutes (courtroom 001) Every Tuesday Provincial Statutes (First Appearance) Case Management Office (CM0) Every Thursday Youth docket (courtroom 001)

9:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M.

Assumption Every 1 & 3 Wednesday (Youth)

Athabasca Every 2 & 4 Monday (Youth) Every 1 Tuesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

Please note: Effective July 23, 2012 Athabasca matters will be held in Boyle at 10:00 A.M. until further notice. The Sitting Days remain the same.

Barrhead Every 2 & 4 Tuesday (Youth) Every 4 Wednesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

Bonnyville Every 1 & 3 Tuesday (Youth) Every 1 Monday (Family & Child Enhancement)

Boyle Every 2 & 4 Tuesday (Youth)

Breton Every 2 & 4 Wednesday (Youth)

Brooks Every 1 & 4 Friday (Family & Child Enhancement) Every 1 & 4 Friday (Youth)

1:30 P.M

Calgary Monday through Friday 9:30 A.M.

Camrose Every 1 Thursday (Youth) Every 3 Thursday (Family & Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Canmore Every 1 & 3 Thursday Provincial Statutes (courtroom 001) Every 1 & 3 Thursday Provincial Statutes (First Appearance) Case Management Office (CMO) Every Wednesday Youth docket (courtroom 001)

9:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M.

Cardston Every 1 Thursday (Youth) Every 1 Thursday (Family & Child Enhancement)

1:00 P.M.

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Cochrane Every Tuesday & Thursday (Criminal) Every Friday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Cold Lake Every 2 & 4 Wednesday (Youth) Every 1 Thursday (Family & Child Enhancement)

Coronation Every 2 Friday (Youth) 11:00 A.M.

Didsbury Every Monday & Wednesday (Criminal) Every 1 & 3 Friday (Provincial Statutes)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Drayton Valley Every 1 & 3 Tuesday (Youth) Every 4 Tuesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

Drumheller Every 1 Wednesday & every 2, 3, & 4 Friday (Youth) Every 1 Friday (Family & Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M.

Edmonton Monday through Friday (Youth) Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (Family) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M. 2:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M.

Edson Every 1 & 3 Tuesday (Youth) Every 3 Monday (Family & Child Enhancement)

Evansburg Every 2 & 4 Monday

Fairview Every 2 & 4 Wednesday (Youth)

Falher Every 1 Thursday (Youth)

Fort Chipewyan Every 1 Thursday

Fort Macleod Every 3 Friday (Youth) Every 3 Friday (Family & Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M.

Fort McMurray Every Tuesday (Family & Child Enhancement) Every 1 & 3 Tuesday (Youth)

9:30 A.M. 1:30 P.M.

Fort Saskatchewan

Every 2 & 4 Wednesday 9:30 A.M.

Fort Vermilion Every 1 & 3 Tuesday (Youth)

Fox Creek Every 4th Monday of the month (Youth)

Glenevis Every 1 & 3 Thursday

Grande Cache Every 1 & 3 Thursday (Youth) Every 3 Thursday (Family & Child Enhancement)

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Grande Prairie Every Monday (Youth) Every 1, 3 & 4 Tuesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Hanna Every 4 Wednesday

High Level Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Monday Every 2nd Thursday of the month (Family & Child Enhancement)

1:30 P.M. 9:30 A.M.

High Prairie Every Monday (Youth) Every 4th Wednesday (Family & Child Enhancement) Please note: effective October 4, 2011 High Prairie Family & Child Enhancement Sitting Day will be ‘Every 4 Tuesday’ at 9:30 A.M. until further notice.

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Hinton Every 1 & 3 Wednesday (Youth) Every 4 Wednesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Jasper Every 2 & 4 Thursday (Youth) Every 4 Thursday (Family & Child Enhancement)

Killam Every 1 & 3 Tuesday (Youth)

Lac La Biche Every Monday (Youth) Every 1 Tuesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

Leduc Every 2 & 4 Friday 9:30 A.M.

Lethbridge Every Wednesday (Youth) Every Thursday (Family) Every Thursday (Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 2:00 P.M.

Lloydminster Every 1, 2 & 3 Tuesday (Youth) Every last Wednesday of the month (Family & Child Enhancement)

Mayerthorpe Every 2 & 4 Thursday (Youth)

Medicine Hat Every Monday (Youth) Every Tuesday (Family) Every Tuesday (Child Enhancement)

2:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

Morinville Every Thursday (Youth) 9:30 A.M.

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Okotoks Every Monday Provincial Statutes (courtroom 001) Every Monday Provincial Statutes (First Appearance) Case Management Office (CMO) Every Tuesday & Friday Youth docket (courtroom 001)

9:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. to1:00 P.M. 9:30 A.M.

Peace River Every Monday (Youth) Every 3rd Tuesday of the month (Family & Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Pincher Creek Every 1 Friday (Youth) Every 1 Friday (Family & Child Enhancement)

1:00 P.M.

Ponoka Every 2 Wednesday

Red Deer Every Thursday (Youth) Every Friday (Child Enhancement) Every Friday (Family)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 1:30 P.M.

Red Earth Creek Every 1 & 3 Tuesday of the month (Youth)


Every 3 Monday (Youth) Every 1 Monday (Family & Child Enhancement)

1:30 P.M.

Sherwood Park Every 2 & 4 Tuesday 9:30 A.M.

Siksika Nation Every 3 Wednesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

Slave Lake Every Wednesday (Youth) Every 4th Tuesday (Family & Child Enhancement) Please note: effective October 4, 2011 Slave Lake matters will be held in High Prairie at 9:30 A.M. until further notice. The Sitting Days remain the same.

St. Albert Every 1 Tuesday 9:30 A.M.

St. Paul Every Thursday (Youth) Every 1 Wednesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M.

Stettler Every 2 Tuesday (Youth) Every 1 Wednesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

1:30 P.M.

Stony Plain Every 1 & 3 Friday (Youth) Every 2 Friday (Family & Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

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Strathmore Every 1 & 3 Tuesday, Every 1 Friday Every 1 & 4 Monday, Every 2 Wednesday (Provincial Statutes) Every 3 Friday (Family & Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Taber Every 4 Friday (Youth) Every 4 Friday (Family & Child Enhancement)

9:30 A.M.

Valleyview Every 1 & 3 Thursday (Youth)

Vegreville Every Monday (except 5 Monday) (Youth) Every last Tuesday of the month (Family & Child Enhancement)

Vermilion Every 1 & 3 Monday (Youth) Every last Monday of the month (Family & Child Enhancement)

Wabasca-Desmarais

Every 2nd , 3rd & 4th Thursday (Youth) Every 1st Thursday of the month (Family & Child Enhancement)

Wainwright Every 1 & 3 Thursday (Youth) Every last Thursday of the month (Family & Child Enhancement)

Westlock Every Wednesday (Youth) Every 4 Wednesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

Wetaskiwin Every 1 & 3 Wednesday (Youth) Every 4 Wednesday (Youth Trials) Every 2 Wednesday and every 4 Thursday (Child Enhancement) Every 2 Wednesday and every 4 Thursday (Family)

9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M.

Whitecourt Every 2 & 4 Tuesday (Youth) Every 3 Tuesday (Family & Child Enhancement)

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Judges of the Provincial Court Family and Youth

Edmonton The Honourable J.M. Filice Assistant Chief Judge

The Honourable Judge W.S. Andrew Edmonton

The Honourable Judge M.J. Burch Edmonton

The Honourable Judge D. Dalton Edmonton

The Honourable Judge J.G. Easton* Edmonton

The Honourable Judge J.D. Franklin* Edmonton

The Honourable Judge G.B.N. Ho Edmonton

The Honourable Judge J.C. Koshman Edmonton

The Honourable Judge P.E. Kvill* Edmonton

The Honourable Judge S.C. Miller Edmonton

The Honourable Judge M.J Savaryn Edmonton

The Honourable Judge A. Veylan Edmonton

Calgary The Honourable L.K. McLellan Assistant Chief Judge

The Honourable Judge G.J. Burrell Calgary

The Honourable Judge E.R.R. Carruthers* Calgary

The Honourable Judge L.T.L. Cook-Stanhope Calgary

The Honourable Judge K.J. Jordan Calgary

The Honourable Judge T. LaRochelle Calgary

The Honourable Judge S.E. Lipton Calgary

The Honourable Judge R.J. O’Gorman Calgary

The Honourable Judge S. Prowse O'Ferrall Calgary

The Honourable Judge J.R. Shaw Calgary

The Honourable Judge V.T. Tousignant Calgary


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Provincial Court (Civil) Location Sitting Days Time Calgary Monday through Friday 9:30 A.M. & 1:30 P.M.

Edmonton Monday through Friday 9:30 A.M. & 1:30 P.M.

NOTE: For information on Civil Claims in Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray and Peace River contact the Court of Queen's Bench office. For the other regional areas contact the Provincial Court Criminal office.

Judges of the Provincial Court (Civil)

Calgary/Edmonton The Honourable L.D. Young Assistant Chief Judge

The Honourable Judge L.L. Burt Calgary

The Honourable Judge K. Haymour Edmonton

The Honourable Judge N.R. Hess Calgary

The Honourable Judge D.B. Higa Calgary

The Honourable Judge M.A. McCorquodale Calgary

The Honourable Judge G.W. Sharek Edmonton

The Honourable Judge J.L. Skitsko Edmonton


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38 September, 2012

Traffic Commissioners Full time - FT Part time - PT

Edmonton Calgary

D.R. Ackroyd, Q.C. - FT M.A. Brown - PT

I. Yaverbaum, Q.C. - FT J.K. Conley - FT

S.N. Douglas - PT D.C. Elliott - FT

T.H. Langeste – PT J.G. Szekeres - FT

J.J. Moher – PT P.B. Higgerty - PT

F.Y. Roy – PT L.G. Morris - PT

A.R. Schlayer - PT E.P. Newcombe - PT

L.L. Plater - PT

J.L. Schwager - PT

S.J. Taylor - PT

Grande Prairie

D.B. Logan - PT Lethbridge

R.D. Price - PT

Red Deer

D.C. Ellis - PT Medicine Hat

S.T. Gorsalitz - PT C.B. Wheatley - PT

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Presiding Justices of the Peace Edmonton Calgary

D.J. Blais- FT F. Airth - FT

J.L. Lester – FT W.D. Milne - FT

A.A.E. Wilson, Q.C. - FT W.J. Shiplett - FT

I.A. Zaharko - FT T.C. Brennan Q.C. - PT

J.L. Booth - PT J.L. Clark - PT

J.A. Bowron - PT M.C. Dunkley - PT

W.M. Faulkner - PT C.S. Macdonald - PT

E.E.P. Johnson, Q.C. - PT S.D. Morgan - PT

J. Kibsey - PT A. Verenka - PT

M.A. King - PT S. Wan - PT

R.M. Saccomani - PT

M.S.D. Smith - PT

R.S. Stelmaczonek - PT

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40 December, 2012

Court Directory

Court of Appeal Edmonton Law Courts

1A Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, AB T5J 0R2

S. Stushnoff Registrar D. Umrysh Deputy Registrar

P: 780-422-2416 F: 780-422-4127 P: 780-422-2416 F: 780-422-4127

Calgary TransCanada Pipelines Tower, 2600, 450 - 1st St., S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 5H1

I. Moore Deputy Registrar

P: 403-297-2206 F: 403-297-5294

Court of Queen's Bench

Calgary Calgary Courts Centre Suite 705-N 601 - 5 St S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

K. McAusland Senior Manager

P: 403-297-3864 F: 403-297-8617

Drumheller Court House 511 - 3 Ave., West PO Box 759 Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0

J. McGuckin Manager

P: 403-820-7300 F: 403-823-6073

Edmonton Law Courts 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, AB T5J 0R2

M. Lavorato Senior Manager D. Royan Manager S. Logan Manager

P: 780-422-2492 F: 780-427-0629 P: 780-422-2492 F: 780-427-0629 P: 780-422-2492 F: 780-427-0629

Edmonton Family Law Centre (Divorce/ Family Law)

Law Courts 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, AB T5J 0R2

B. Haynes Senior Manager B. Petryk Manager E. Captain Administrator

P: 780-427-8713 F: 780-422-9736 P: 780-643-1137 F: 780-643-1062 P: 780-643-1137 F: 780-643-1062

Fort McMurray

Court House 9700 Franklin Ave Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4W3

M. Campbell A/Manager

P: 780-743-7136 F: 780-743-7135

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Grande Prairie

Court House 10260 - 99 St. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2H4

R. Hunt Manager

P: 780-538-5340 F: 780-538-5493

Lethbridge Court House 320 - 4 St., S. Lethbridge, AB T1J 1Z8

G. Chadsey Manager

P: 403-381-5196 F: 403-381-5128

Medicine Hat

Law Courts 460 First St., S.E. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0A8

W. Garner Manager

P: 403-529-8710 F: 403-529-8607

Peace River Court House 9905 - 97 Ave. Bag 900-34 Peace River, AB T8S 1T4

P. Testawich Manager

P: 780-624-6256 F: 780-624-7101

Red Deer Court House 4909 - 48 Ave. Red Deer, AB T4N 3T5

S. Mitchell Senior Manager

T. Kintzel Manager

P: 403-340-5220 F: 403-340-7984

P: 403-340-5220 F: 403-340-7984

St. Paul Court House 4704 - 50 St. P.O. Box 1900 St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0

W. Whelan Manager

P: 780-645-6324 F: 780-645-6273

Wetaskiwin Law Courts 4605 - 51 St. Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1K7

E. Segboer Manager

P: 780-361-1258 F: 780-361-1319

Office of the Sheriff - Civil Enforcement

2nd Floor, 108 Street Building 9942 - 108 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 2J5

D. Weatherall Sheriff

P: 780-422-2481 F: 780-422-3011

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Provincial Court Base & Circuit Points

Calgary (Criminal, Traffic, Civil, Family & Youth, and Calgary Regional)

Calgary Courts Centre Suite 402-S 601 - 5 St S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

B. Hage Senior Manager

P: 403-297-3122 F: 403-297-2932

Calgary (Criminal)


C. Robitaille A/Manager

P: 403-297-3122 F: 403-297-3179

Calgary (Regional)


L. Blair-Kaye Manager

P: 403-297-3010 F: 403-297-3237

Airdrie Suite 113 104 – 1 Ave. N.W.

P: 403-948-5840

Canmore Suite 101 800 Railway Ave.

P: 403-678-2355

Cochrane 213 – 1 St., W. P: 403-932-3223

Didsbury 1611 – 15 Ave. P: 403-335-3424

Okotoks 98 McRae St. P: 403-938-7953

Tsuu T’ina Nation

9911 Chiila Blvd., Sarcee AB

P: 403-297-3010

Calgary (Traffic & Civil)


M. Siller Manager

P: 403-297-2283 F: 403-297-2220

Calgary (Civil)


M. Clisdell Administrator

P: 403-297-7217 F: 403-297-7374

Note: The circuit point court addresses are being provided for the accused purposes only. Continue to send all court documents to the appropriate base point court location

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Calgary (Family & Youth)

Family Address: Calgary Courts Centre Suite 704-N 601 - 5 St S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

L. Lindquist Manager

P: 403-297-3471 F: 403-297-3461

Youth Address: Calgary Courts Centre Suite 201-N 601 - 5 St S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

P: 403-297-3473 F: 403-297-4892

Camrose Court House 5210 - 49 Ave. Camrose, AB T4V 3Y2

D. Tkachuk Manager

P: 780-679-1240 F: 780-679-1253

Killam 4903 - 50 St. P: 780-385-3890

Drumheller Court House 511 - 3 Ave., West PO Box 759 Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0

J. McGuckin Manager

P: 403-820-7300 F: 403-823-6073

Hanna 401 Centre St. P: 403-854-5531

Siksika Nation Jct. of Highways 901 & 547 Siksika, AB

P: 403-734-3855

Strathmore 226 - 2 Ave. P: 403-934-2151

Edmonton (Criminal, Traffic, Civil, Family Law Centre (PC & QB) and Alberta Review Board)


B. Haynes Senior Manager

P: 780-427-8713 F: 780-422-9736

Edmonton (Criminal)


K. McPhee Manager

P: 780-427-7868 F: 780-422-9736


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Edmonton (Traffic & Civil)


L. Malcolm Manager

P: 780-427-5913 F: 780-427-5791

Edmonton (Civil)


Vacant Administrator

P: 780-422-2508 F: 780-427-4348

Edmonton Family Law Centre (Family & Youth)


B. Petryk Manager D. Blauel Administrator

P: 780-427-2743 F: 780-427-5797 P: 780-427-2743 F: 780-427-5797

Fort McMurray

Court House 9700 Franklin Ave. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4W3

M. Campbell A/Manager

P: 780-743-7195 F: 780-743-7395

Fort Chipewyan

Multi-Plex Flett St.

P: 780-697-3631

Fort Saskatchewan

Court House 10504 - 100 Ave. Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 3S9

B. Matvichuk Manager

P: 780-998-1200 F: 780-998-7222

Boyle 5006 - 3 St. P: 780-689-4141

Grande Prairie

Court House 10260 - 99 St. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2H4

R. Hunt Manager

P: 780-538-5360 F: 780-538-5454

Fox Creek Court House 100 - 4 Ave.

P: 780-622-3113

Valleyview Provincial Building 5102 - 50 Ave.

P: 780-524-3663


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High Level Court House 10106 - 100 Ave. PO Box 1560 High Level, AB T0H 1Z0

S. Shumik A/Manager

P: 780-926-3715 F: 780-926-4068

Assumption

Court House Lower Townsite Chateh, AB

P: 780-321-3832

Fort Vermilion 4607 River Road P: 780-927-3732

High Prairie Court House 4911 - 53 Ave. PO Box 1470 High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0

M. Fjeld Manager

P: 780-523-6600 F: 780-523-6643

Red Earth Creek

Court House (adjacent to Alberta Forestry Complex) 122 Forestry Road

P: 780-649-2260

Slave Lake Government Centre and Library Suite 106 101 - 3 St., S.W.

P: 780-849-7210

Wabasca- Desmarais

Court House Provincial Building 867 Stony Point Road Desmarais

P: 780-891-3663

Hinton Court House 237 Jasper St., West & Pembina Ave. PO Box 6450 Hinton, AB T7V 1X7

K. Hanington Manager

P: 780-865-8280 F: 780-865-8253

Edson Provincial Building 111 - 54 St.

P: 780-723-8285

Grande Cache Provincial Building Hoppe Ave.

P: 780-827-3878

Jasper Provincial Building 629 Patricia St.

P: 780-852-4438


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Leduc Court House 4612 - 50 St. Leduc, AB T9E 6L1

M. McMullen Manager

P: 780-986-6911 F: 780-986-0345

Breton 4911 - 50 Ave. P: 780-696-3613

Drayton Valley

5136 - 51 Ave. P: 780-542-3536

Lethbridge Court House 320 - 4 St., S. Lethbridge, AB T1J 1Z8

M. McCulloch Manager

P: 403-381-5223 F: 403-381-5763

Cardston Provincial Building 576 Main St.

P: 403-653-5142

Fort Macleod Court House 244 Chief Red Crow Blvd.

P: 403-553-5003

Pincher Creek Provincial Building 782 Main Street

P: 403-627-1114

Taber 5126 - 49 Ave. P: 403-223-7941

Medicine Hat Law Courts 460 First St., S.E. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0A8

W. Garner Manager

P: 403-529-8644 F: 403-529-8606

Brooks 220 - 4 Ave., W. P: 403-362-1238

Peace River Court House 9905 - 97 Ave. Bag 900-34 Peace River, AB T8S 1T4

P. Testawich Manager

P: 780-624-6256 F: 780-624-6175

Fairview

2nd Flr., Provincial Building 10209 - 109 St.

P: 780-835-2232

Falher Provincial Building 028 Main St., S.E.

P: 780-837-2433

Red Deer Court House 4909 - 48 Ave. Red Deer, AB T4N 3T5

S. Mitchell Senior Manager

K. Saunders Manager

P: 403-340-5250 F: 403-340-7985

P: 403-340-5250 F: 403-340-7985

Coronation Provincial Building 4909 Royal St.

P: 403-578-3668


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Rimbey Provincial Building 5025 - 55 St.

P: 403-843-3707


Provincial Building 4919 - 51 St.

P: 403-845-8220

Stettler Provincial Building 4705 - 49 Ave.

P: 403-742-7528

St. Albert Court House 3 St. Anne St. St. Albert, AB T8N 2E8

J. McNeilly Manager

P: 780-458-7305 F: 780-460-2963

Athabasca Provincial Building 4903 - 50 St.

P: 780-675-4210

Barrhead Provincial Building 6203 - 49 St.

P: 780-674-8218

Morinville Provincial Building 10008 - 107 St.

P: 780-939-6805

Westlock Provincial Building 10003 - 100 St.

P: 780-349-3831

St. Paul Court House 4704 - 50 St. PO Box 1900 St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0

W. Whelan Manager

P: 780-645-6324 F: 780-645-6273

Bonnyville 4902 - 50 Ave. P: 780-826-3438

Cold Lake 5323 - 48 Ave. P: 780-594-3374

Lac La Biche 9503 Beaver Hill Rd. P: 780-623-5260

Sherwood Park

Court House 190 Chippewa Rd. Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4H5

B. Longley Manager

P: 780-464-0114 F: 780-449-1490

Stony Plain Court House 4711 - 44 Ave. Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1N5

B. Majeau Manager

P: 780-963-6205 F: 780-963-6402

Evansburg 4921 - 50 St. P: 780-727-3986

Glenevis Alexis First Nation Administration Office Alexis Reserve

no phone

Mayerthorpe 5013 - 50 St. P: 780-786-2225

Whitecourt 5020 - 52 Ave. P: 780-778-7117


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Vermilion Provincial Building Box 30 4701 - 52 St. Vermilion, AB T9X 1J9

R. Westman Manager

P: 780-853-8130 F: 780-853-8200

Lloydminster Provincial Building 5124 - 50 St.

P: 780-871-6450

Vegreville Provincial Building 4809 - 50 St.

P: 780-632-5415

Wainwright

Provincial Court Bldg. 738 - 2 Ave.

P: 780-842-7575

Wetaskiwin Law Courts 4605 - 51 St. Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1K7

E. Segboer Manager

P: 780-361-1204 F: 780-361-1338

Ponoka 5110 - 49 Ave. P: 403-783-7080

Alberta Review Board D. Collins Registrar

Edmonton Suite 1120, Oxford Tower 10235 – 101 St. N.W. Edmonton, AB T5J 3E9

P: 780-422-5994 F: 780-427-1762

B. Haynes Senior Manager

Edmonton Law Courts 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, AB T5J 0R2

P: 780-427-8713 F: 780-422-9736

Sheriff's Branch, Security Operations South

K. Hopkins Deputy Director/ Superintendent

Red Deer & South

1101, 620 - 7 Ave SWCalgary, AB T2P 0Y8

P: 403-297-2172 F: 403-297-5059

L. Witbeck Manager/ Inspector

Calgary Courts Centre


P: 403-297-2172 F: 403-297-5059

R. Hagen Manager/ Inspector

Regional Courts South


P: 403-297-2172 F: 403-297-5059

North

G. Medley Deputy Director/ Superintendent

North of Red Deer


P: 780-422-5200 F: 780-422-2971

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Transcript Management Services C. Clark A/Manager

Calgary Calgary Courts CentreSuite 1901-N 601 - 5 St S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

P: 403-297-7392 F: 403-297-7034

D. Gagne Manager

Edmonton #1000 Sunlife Place 10123 – 99 St., Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1

P: 780-427-6181 F: 780-422-2826

C. Reynolds Manager

Regional Court House 4909 - 48 Ave Red Deer, AB T4N 3T5

P: 403-340-5235 F: 403-340-7986

General Prosecutions Branch J.D. Sawa Chief Crown Prosecutor

Calgary Rural and Regional Response Office:

7th Floor Centrium Place 332 - 6 Ave S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 0B2

P: 403-297-8444 F: 403-297-4311

Drumheller, Airdrie, Canmore, Cochrane, Didsbury, Hanna, Okotoks, Siksika, Strathmore, Tsuu T’ina Nation

S.M. Bilodeau, Q.C. Chief Crown Prosecutor

Edmonton 6th Floor, J.E. Brownlee Building 10365 - 97 St. Edmonton, AB T5J 3W7

P: 780-422-1111 F: 780-422-9756

E.O. Yereniuk, Q.C. Director

Regional 1110 Oxford Tower 10235 – 101 St. Edmonton, AB T5J 3E9

P: 780-427-5042 F: 780-422-9747

M.C. Doyle Chief Crown Prosecutor

Edmonton Rural and Regional Response Office:

1110 Oxford Tower 10235 – 101 St. Edmonton, AB T5J 3E9

P: 780-638-3352 F: 780-638-3371

Evansburg, Glenevis, Mayerthorpe, Morinville, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Stony Plain

S.P. Hinkley Chief Crown Prosecutor

Fort McMurray

9th Floor, Provincial Building 9915 Franklin Ave. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4

P: 780-743-7285 F: 780-791-6387

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T.M. Hawkesworth Chief Crown Prosecutor

Grande Prairie 3601, 10320 - 99 St. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6J4

P: 780-538-5338 F: 780-538-5500

R.E. Marr Chief Crown Prosecutor

Hinton, Edson 2nd Floor, 201 Pembina Ave. Hinton, AB T7V 2B2

P: 780-865-8285 F: 780-865-8328

R.B. Coleman, Q.C. Chief Crown Prosecutor

Lethbridge 1100 Lethbridge Ctr. Tower 400 - 4 Ave., South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4C7

P: 403-381-5211 F: 403-381-5760

R.K. Robins Chief Crown Prosecutor

Medicine Hat 301, 556 - 4 St., S.E. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K8

P: 403-529-3672 F: 403-529-3121

D.S. Stilwell Chief Crown Prosecutor

Peace River 201 Provincial Building 9621 - 96 Ave. Bag 900-7 Peace River, AB T8S 1T4

P: 780-624-6270 F: 780-624-6312

A.N. Quist Chief Crown Prosecutor

Red Deer 601 Provincial Building 4920 - 51 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8

P: 403-340-5190 F: 403-340-7193

J.F. Rudiak Chief Crown Prosecutor

St. Paul 4th Floor, Provincial Building 5025 - 49 Ave. PO Box 115 St. Paul, AB T0A 3A4

P: 780-645-6381 F: 780-645-6363

J.L. Morrison Chief Crown Prosecutor

Athabasca, Barrhead, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Westlock

104 Market Square Shopping Centre 10404-99 Ave Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 3W2

P: 780-998-1269 F: 780-998-9599

R.A. Clark Chief Crown Prosecutor

Wetaskiwin 2nd Floor, Provincial Building 5201 - 50 Ave. Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0S7

P: 780-361-1206 F: 780-361-1468

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Specialized Prosecution Branch S.L. Brown, Q.C. Director

Edmonton, Calgary

5th Floor, J.E. Brownlee Building10365 - 97 St. Edmonton, AB T5J 3W7

P: 780-422-0640 F: 780-422-1217

B.J. Holtby, Q.C. Assistant Director

Calgary Centrium Place Suite 300 332 - 6 Ave. SW Calgary, AB T2P 0B2

P: 403-297-8477 F: 403-355-4518

Appeals Branch S.D. Hughson, Q.C. Director

Edmonton, Calgary

3rd Floor, Bowker Building 9833 - 109 St. Edmonton, AB T5K 2E8

P: 780-422-5402 F: 780-422-1106

G. Tomljanovic, Q.C. Appellate Counsel

Calgary Centrium Place Suite 300 332 - 6 Ave. SW Calgary, AB T2P 0B2

P: 403-297-6005 F: 403-297-3453

Public Prosecution Service of Canada Edmonton Epcor Tower

Suite 700 10423 - 101 St. Edmonton, AB T5H 0E7

P: 780-495-3553 F: 780-495-6940

Calgary 510, 606 - 4 St. S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 1T1

P: 403-299-3978 F: 403-299-3966

Courts Administration Service (Federal) Edmonton Scotia Place, Suite 530

Tower One, 5th Floor 10060 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3R8

P: 780-495-4651 F: 780-495-4681

Calgary 3rd Floor 635 - 8th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 3M3

P: 403-292-5920 F: 403-292-5329

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Court Services Programs If you have any questions or concerns about the contents of the programs listed, please contact: Diane Shearer Senior Manager Family Justice Services Strategic Initiatives Court Services Division Justice and Attorney General Phone 403-297-7125 [email protected]

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COURT SERVICES PROGRAMS

PURPOSE AND APPLICATION This resource was created to provide information to members of the Bench and Bar on the numerous programs and initiatives available through the Government of Alberta, Justice and Attorney General, Court Services. The services outlined provide dispute resolution options to reduce dependency on the Court system and to empower disputants to make their own solutions. Participation in the programs is voluntary or, in some instances, Court ordered. Many of these services are available across the province. This resource will be updated annually. Additional information on the programs may be found on the website at www.albertacourts.ab.ca. PROGRAMS Alberta Aboriginal Court Worker Program Alberta Law Libraries Civil Mediation Service Family Justice Services Law Information Centre


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Table of Contents 55 Civil Mediation Service 56 Civil Claims Mediation Program Provincial Court 57 Law Information Centre (LInC) 59 Alberta Law Libraries (All) 60 Alberta Aboriginal Court Worker Program 60 Alberta Aboriginal Criminal Court Worker Program 62 Alberta Aboriginal Family Court Worker Program 64 Family Justice Services (FJS)

Informational Services

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Educational Services 67 Parenting After Separation (PAS) 69 Parenting After Separation for High Conflict Families (PASHC) 70 Focus on Communication in Separation (FOCIS)

Intake Services 71 Intake Services – Family Court Counsellors

Mediation/Dispute Resolution Programs 72 Family Mediation Program - Provincial Court and Court of Queen's

Bench 74 Child Protection and Intervention Mediation Program - Provincial Court 76 Caseflow Conference – Provincial Court 77 Dispute Resolution Officer Program (Calgary) 77 Child Support Resolution Program (Edmonton)

High Conflict Programs 78 Parenting Assessment Subsidy Program Court of Queen's Bench 80 Brief Conflict Intervention Provincial Court


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Civil Mediation Service The Civil Mediation Service offers a highly effective way to resolve disputes. Mediation is a private, confidential, and informal process that addresses the concerns and needs of all parties involved in a dispute. The parties attempt to reach an agreement with the help of a mediator. A mediator’s role is to guide the parties through a problem solving process to resolve their disputes. Mediators ensure that a comfortable environment is created to facilitate the discussion, help the parties define the issues, ensure that the discussion remains on track, and help the parties identify and communicate their priorities and concerns. Mediators support the parties in reaching a decision and do not take sides, make decisions or suggest solutions. The parties come to their own solutions and nothing is imposed by the mediator.


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Civil Claims Mediation Program Provincial Court Objective The Provincial Court Civil Claims Mediation Program offers mediation at no charge to parties with civil claims in the Provincial Court. The program aims to help parties reach a negotiated settlement instead of going to trial. The program is available in several Provincial Court locations throughout Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, Grande Prairie and Wetaskiwin. The Edmonton program accepts referrals from judges in the Edmonton Regional Judicial Districts as well as from judges in Edmonton. Mediations may also be held at circuit point locations: Brooks, Canmore, Rocky Mountain House and others. Mediations are carried out by trained and skilled practitioners from the community, whose names are listed on a roster. A team of two mediators guides the parties through the mediation process. The program is governed by Regulation 271/97 of the Provincial Court Act. Cost There is no cost to the parties. Key Criteria • For parties to be eligible they must have a Notice of Claim and Dispute

Note filed in the Provincial Court. Access Referrals to the programs may come in three ways: • Parties may request a mediation appointment at the time they file their

Notice of Claim or Dispute Note • A judge may refer parties • Parties may be directed by the court What happens after the Mediation? If the matter settles at mediation, an agreement is drafted and placed in the court file. If the matter does not settle, a party may choose to proceed to trial. Proceeding to trial means the party must complete the required forms at the conclusion of the mediation. The parties are subsequently sent information about the trial date by the trial coordinator. For more information, please contact: Calgary Grande Prairie Medicine Hat Wetaskiwin 403-297-5536 780-833-4202 403-529-8716 403-755-1437 Edmonton Lethbridge Red Deer 780-415-2701 403-388-3102 403-755-1437 www.albertacourts.ab.ca/mediation


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Law Information Centre (LInC)

Law Information Centres provide information about court processes, procedures and information to help self-represented litigants. The centres are designed to provide information to self-represented litigants about available options and resources and to help them make informed choices to resolve their disputes. Objective Law Information Centres (LInC) are open in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Grande Prairie as part of a new initiative providing coordinated services to self-represented litigants (SRL). The Centres • Improve access to justice for individuals acting on their own behalf. • Increase SRL’s access to appropriate information to help them before,

during, and following their court appearances. • Reduce the amount of court time needed for SRL cases, reducing sitting

times, lead times and increasing the number of cases heard in a given period.

• Encourage ongoing collaborative and consultative relationships among justice service providers/resources.

The services provided by LInC will complement existing services for people involved in litigation (for example, Family Law Information Centres, court counter services, Alberta Law Libraries, Legal Aid Alberta). LInC will refer self-represented litigants to other service providers if clients’ needs fall outside LInC’s scope. Types of assistance offered by the Law Information Centre (LInC) • Locate and provide guidance on the use of court forms. • A direct line to the Legal Services Centre for individuals wishing to obtain

legal advice • Referrals about justice process and services in criminal and civil matters

such as traffic or landlord and tenant issues. • Telephone information for clients unable to travel to a Law Information

Centre. Cost There is no cost to access the Law Information Centres. Key Criteria Law Information Centres offer information on civil (non-family) and criminal issues. Those needing family law information are directed to the Family Law Information Centres in Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer. The Grande Prairie LInC office also supports individuals with family issues. Additional visits to LInC for further information are encouraged as a matter progresses through court. Please note that the staff at LInC cannot provide legal advice.


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Access to LInC: Edmonton: 2nd Floor, Alberta Law Society Library, Law Courts, South Phone: 780-644-8217 Calgary: Main Floor, Calgary Courts Centre Phone: 403-476-4744 Grande Prairie: Main Floor, Court House Phone: 780-833-4234 Red Deer: Main Floor, Court House Phone: 403-755-1469 Website: www.albertacourts.ab.ca/CourtServices/LInCLawInformationCentres


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Alberta Law Libraries (ALL)

Objective Located in courthouses and provincial buildings in 23 communities throughout the province and with 50 service points, Alberta Law Libraries connects Albertans with information and research services. The libraries provide services to the legal community (judiciary, Justice and Attorney General employees and bar), self-represented litigants and the public. Alberta Law Libraries help by: • providing reference and research services to members of the legal

community. • connecting self-represented litigants and members of the public with

relevant legal information resources. Our team of skilled information professionals help clients find answers to their questions, from the location of forms and precedents to the provision of self-help legal materials, books, articles, case law & legislation reflecting their specific information needs.

• educating Albertans about the Canadian justice system and on the identification and effective use of reliable legal information sources, both print and electronic.

• providing access to an impressive array of electronic legal research tools and a vast print collection.

• supplying referrals to other relevant organizations as needed. Cost Access to legal reference assistance and the Alberta Law Libraries’ collections is provided to all Albertans. There is no cost to access this service. Key Criteria Our team will guide clients, including self-represented litigants and members of the public, to reliable sources of legal information without giving legal advice. Access Hours vary throughout the province, please contact your local library, or check the website at http://www.lawlibrary.ab.ca/ for hours of operation prior to visiting the library. Reference services may also be accessed online using our Ask a Law Librarian service or via e-mail at [email protected] (Calgary) or [email protected]. (Edmonton). For additional information or to request assistance, please contact: Susan E. Platt, Information, Research and Training Services Manager [email protected] Jane Cavanagh, Team Lead (Edmonton) [email protected] Dale Barrie, Team Lead (Calgary) [email protected] Carolyn Walker, Branch Library Manager [email protected]


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Alberta Aboriginal Court Worker Program The Aboriginal Court Worker program delivers province wide services to Aboriginal people who are involved in the justice system in either family or criminal court. The program is intended to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Aboriginal people to obtain fair and culturally sensitive treatment in the justice system, especially during the court process. The Aboriginal Court Worker Program has both a criminal and family component. The Program has been in existence in Alberta for over 35 years.

Alberta Aboriginal Criminal Court Worker Program Objective Aboriginal Court Worker Program seeks to facilitate and enhance access to the justice system by Aboriginal people involved in the courts and to ensure they receive fair, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. • Provide all eligible Aboriginal persons appearing in court a program of

counselling, other than legal advice in relation to court procedures, rights under the law and availability of legal aid or other resources and referral thereto of such persons who have been charged with an offence under any federal or provincial statute or municipal by-law.

• Assist Aboriginal people to understand their right to speak on their own behalf or to request legal counsel; to better understand the nature of the charges against them; and the philosophy and functioning of the criminal justice system.

• Assist in enhancing the awareness and appreciation by those involved in the administration of the criminal justice system of the values, customs, languages and socio-economic conditions of Aboriginals.

Cost There is no cost in accessing this service

Key Criteria • Clients must be of Aboriginal ancestry What happens after? (only if required) • The Aboriginal client will be provided with information on the nature of the

charges, rights, court procedures, roles and responsibilities, alternative justice options and possible outcomes.

• The client will be provided with information and availability of legal and community social resources and make client referrals to these services as required.

Access The Aboriginal Court Worker Program can be accessed at any point during the pre-court or court appearance process.


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Native Counselling Services of Alberta Aboriginal Criminal Court Worker Program locations: Bonnyville: 780-826-4403 Hinton: 780-817-2526 Brocket: 403-965-3933 Lac La Biche: 780-623-4869 Calgary: 403-237-7850 Lethbridge: 403-329-6140 Calling Lake: 780-331-2127 Lloydminster: 780-875-2551 Edmonton: 780-423-2141 Peace River: 780-624-4622 Fort Chipewyan: 780-697-3195 Red Deer: 403-352-2461 Fort McMurray: 780-743-1888 Slave Lake: 780-849-4914 Grande Cache: 780-827-3800 St. Paul: 780-645-5250 Grande Prairie: 780-532-9359 Valleyview: 780-524-4449 High Level: 780-926-3159 Wabasca: 780-891-3818 High Prairie: 780-523-3282 Wetaskiwin: 780-352-2461 First Nation Service Provider Aboriginal Criminal Court Worker Program locations: Siksika First Nation Court Worker Services: 403-264-7250 Blood Tribe Court Worker Services: 403-737-2555 Tsuu Tina First Nation Court Worker Services: 403-238-5649 Yellowhead Tribal Council Court Worker Services: 780-483-9404; for services to Alexis, Morinville, Rocky Mountain House and Stony Plain. For registration, program information and locations, please contact: Native Counselling Services of Alberta Siksika First Nation Director of Operations Senior Manager, Justice Department 10975 – 124 Street P.O. Box 1609 Edmonton, AB T5M 0H9 Siksika, AB T0J 3W0 Telephone: 780-451-4002 Telephone: 403-264-7250 Tsuu Tina First Nation Blood Tribe Director, Tsuu Tina/Stoney Director, Kainai Community

Corrections Society Corrections Society P.O. Box 70 P.O. Box 530 3700 Anderson Road Stand Off, AB T0L 1Y0 Calgary, AB T2W 3C4 Telephone: 403-737-2555 Telephone: 403-238-5649 Yellowhead Tribal Council Director, Community Corrections Society 300, 17304 – 105 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1G4 Telephone: 780-483-9404


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Alberta Aboriginal Family Court Worker Program Objective Aboriginal Court Worker Program seeks to facilitate and enhance access to the justice system by Aboriginal people involved in the Alberta Provincial Family Court and to ensure they receive fair, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. • Provide a culturally appropriate province-wide program for Aboriginal

individuals or families appearing on child protection, parenting, contact or guardianship matters before the Provincial Court of Alberta Family Division.

• Provide Aboriginal clients with language interpretation services, and assistance in understanding Family Court procedures and the individual’s legal rights and privileges.

• Provide advise, assistance, non-therapeutic counselling and support to Aboriginal individuals or families involved in Provincial Family Court regarding the facilities, programs and resources available in the community.

Cost There is no cost in accessing this service

Key Criteria: • Clients must be of Aboriginal ancestry What happens after? (only if required) • The Aboriginal client will be provided with information on the nature of the

family matter, their rights, court procedures, roles and responsibilities and possible outcomes.

• The client will be provided with information relating to the availability of legal and community social resources and make client referrals to these services as required.

Access The Aboriginal Court Worker Program can be accessed at any stage during the pre-court or court appearance process. Native Counselling Services of Alberta Aboriginal Family Court Worker Program locations: Bonnyville: 780-826-4403 High Prairie: 780-523-3282 Brocket: 403-965-3933 Hinton: 780-817-2526 Calgary: 403-237-7850 Lac La Biche: 780-623-4869 Calling Lake: 780-331-2127 Lethbridge: 403-329-6140 Edmonton: 780-423-2141 Lloydminster: 780-875-2551 Fort Chipewyan: 780-697-3195 Peace River: 780-624-4622 Fort McMurray: 780-743-1888 Red Deer: 403-352-2461 Grande Cache: 780-827-3800 Slave Lake: 780-849-4914 Grande Prairie: 780-532-9359 St. Paul: 780-645-5250 High Level: 780-926-3159 Valleyview: 780-524-4449


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Wabasca: 780-891-3818 Wetaskiwin: 780-352-2461 For registration, program information and locations, please contact: Native Counselling Services of Alberta Director of Operations 10975 – 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H9 Telephone: 780-451-4002


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Family Justice Services (FJS)

Family Justice Services (FJS) is a group of programs and services offered by the Government of Alberta, Justice and Attorney General in collaboration with the Courts of Alberta. FJS works directly with individuals and families to find appropriate solutions for family law issues. Programs are available to qualifying parties either at no cost or a subsidy may be available depending on the program. FJS offices are located throughout the province. Informational Services Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) Educational Services Parenting After Separation (PAS) Parenting After Separation For High Conflict Families (PASHC) Focus On Communication In Separation (FOCIS) Intake Services Intake Services - Family Court Counsellors (assessment /referral, form completion, court presentation) Mediation/Dispute Resolution Programs Family Mediation Program - Provincial Court and Court of Queen’s Bench Child Protection and Intervention Mediation Program - Provincial Court Caseflow Conference - Provincial Court Dispute Resolution Officer Program (Calgary) – Court of Queen’s Bench Child Support Resolution Program (Edmonton) – Court of Queen’s Bench High Conflict/Assessment Services Parenting Assessment Program - Court of Queen’s Bench Brief Conflict Intervention - Provincial Court


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Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) Objective FLIC is available to provide information, materials, assistance and referrals to the general public (particularly self-represented parties), the legal community, the judiciary and government offices/agencies regarding court procedures and documentation required for most family law matters. Upon request, FLIC also provides Child Support Guideline calculations to self-represented parties and to the judiciary. The Family Law Information Centre has available all the prescribed forms for court applications under the Family Law Act and the Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act as well as a number of fill in the blank forms to assist individuals with various applications under The Divorce Act. FLIC will also assist with other common applications under provincial and federal legislation addressing family law matters. Information and/or procedural assistance is offered on many topics relating to family law, including:

• Child support • Spousal/partner support • Child custody/access or

parenting time* • Guardianship of or contact

with a child

• Enforcement of time with a child • Inter-jurisdictional support issues • Divorce and corollary relief

proceedings • Family violence restraining/protection

orders

*Note that FLIC offers limited assistance for parenting applications as all applications by self-represented parties applying for parenting/guardianship/ contact under the Family Law Act are referred to the Family Court Counsellors for assistance. The Family Law Information Centre also administers the following programs for Court of Queen’s Bench: • Court Generated Orders Program • Dispute Resolution Officer Program (Calgary only) and • Child Support Resolution Program (Edmonton only). The Family Law Information Centre provides direct assistance to the judiciary. Staff from the Centre reviews all desk divorce applications (Calgary and Edmonton) and consent orders (Edmonton only), to ensure compliance with the formal requirements of the Child Support Guidelines. Cost There is no cost for the services provided by the Family Law Information Centre.


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Key Criteria • Individuals applying on family matters to the Provincial Court or the Court

of Queen’s Bench, regardless of financial or marital status. • Please note that staff at the Family Law Information Centre cannot provide

legal advice. Access Albertans can access the Family Law Information Centre in person or by telephone. For more information, please contact: Calgary Family Justice Services 403-297-6981

Grande Prairie Law Information Centre 780-833-4234

Medicine Hat Family Justice Services 403-529-8715

Edmonton Family Law Centre 780-415-0404

Lethbridge Family Justice Services 403-388-3102

Red Deer Family Justice Services 403-755-1468

Dial 310-0000 first for toll free access in Alberta. Information, materials and forms are available at the Self-Help Centre on the Alberta Courts website: www.albertacourts.ab.ca/Familylaw


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Parenting After Separation (PAS) Objective Parenting After Separation is a six hour seminar offering information to parents about the separation and divorce process, the effects of separation and divorce on children, techniques for communication when parenting apart and legal information that affects parents and children. Parents who live near a judicial centre and have issues concerning child support or parenting time may access this service. PAS teaches parents the importance of working together to meet children’s health, social, educational and emotional needs. The program encourages parents to attend mediation and to consider other dispute resolution options. Course topics include:

• Orientation to the Legal System • Relationship Building • Promoting Children’s Coping and Resilience • Parenting Plan

Cost There is no cost to the parties. Key Criteria • Participation is mandatory

• in Court of Queen’s Bench family law matters under Practice Note 1 or when directed by a Court of Queen’s Bench Justice

• in Provincial Court family law matters when ordered by a Judge • Voluntary participation is also encouraged • Participants must register prior to attending What happens after the course? Each participant will receive a certificate that confirms their completion of PAS. The certificate should be given to your lawyer or filed at Court if court ordered. Access Participants must contact the program directly to register. For registration and program information, please contact: Brooks 403-504-8026

Drumheller 403-820-7300

Hinton 780-865-8280

Calgary 403-440-3833

Edmonton 780-413-9805

Lethbridge 403-320-4232

Camrose 780-679-1240

Edson 780-865-8280

Lloydminster 780-853-8130

Canmore 403-609-3743

Fort McMurray 780-743-7136

Medicine Hat 403-504-8026

Drayton Valley 780-514-2204

Grande Prairie 780-532-0373

Peace River 780-624-6256


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Red Deer 403-343-6400

Spruce Grove 780-962-7618

Westlock 780-349-5253

St. Paul / Bonnyville 780-645-6324

Stony Plain 780-963-8583

Wetaskiwin 780-361-1258

Slave Lake 780-523-6600

Dial 310-0000 first for toll free access in Alberta www.albertacourts.ab.ca


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Parenting After Separation For Families in High Conflict (PASHC)

Objective Parenting After Separation for Families in High Conflict (PASHC) is a three hour seminar available to all parents who have already completed the six hour Parenting After Separation course. It is a requirement for parents directed by the Court to attend. PASHC offers information about the process of separation, how to emotionally disengage from one another and how to identify and renegotiate boundaries. Parents will be encouraged to develop a parallel parenting plan, which can be an effective tool to reduce conflict and minimize the contact between parents. Course topics include: • Parental Enmeshment and Disengagement/ Disinterest • Parenting Plan for High Conflict Families • Anger, Abuse, Power and Control • Child Development and the Needs of Children • Renegotiating Boundaries (Skill Development) Cost There is no cost to the parties. Key Criteria • Participation is voluntary unless ordered by a Court. • Completion of the six hour PAS course is a prerequisite. • Participants must register prior to attending. What happens after the course? Each participant will receive a certificate that confirms their completion of PASHC. The certificate should be given to your lawyer or filed at Court if court ordered. Access Participants must contact the program directly to register in advance. For registration and program information, please contact: Edmonton Calgary 780-413-9805 403-440-3833


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Focus On Communication In Separation (FOCIS) Objective Focus on Communication in Separation (FOCIS) is a six hour, skill-based course teaching parents how to communicate effectively while living apart. FOCIS aims to enhance the communication skills of parents, reduce parental conflict and improve long term outcomes for children. Upon completing the course, parents will be able to decrease tension and stress for themselves and their children by reducing conflict through improved communication and problem solving skills. Course topics include: • Impact of parental conflict on children • Importance of listening • Understanding conflict, conflict styles and conflict cycles • Effective use of questions, paraphrases and summarizing techniques • Mindsets and perceptions • Anger • “I” statements Cost There is no cost to the parties. Key Criteria • Parents who are parenting apart • Parents are not permitted to attend the course together • Participation is voluntary or attendance may be ordered by the Court • Referrals to the program can also be made by lawyers, Family Court Counsellors, Mediators or self-referred What happens after the course? Participants completing the course will receive a certificate. Access Participants must be registered in advance to attend. For registration, program information and locations, please contact: Calgary 403-297-6981

Fort McMurray 780-790-9474

Lethbridge 403-320-4232

Red Deer 403-343-6400

Edmonton 780-644-5092

Grande Prairie 780-532-0373

Medicine Hat 403-504-8026

Wetaskiwin 403-340-7187

Dial 310-0000 first for toll free access in Alberta www.albertacourts.ab.ca


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Intake Services Objective Intake Services – Family Court Counsellor Services are available to assist individuals parenting apart to resolve parenting disputes and to access the Court system. Services may include: • Information on options and services for resolving child-centered disputes • Referrals to services and programs • Information on the effects of separation and conflict on children • Assistance with negotiating agreements and resolving disputes • Assistance with court applications such as parenting, guardianship, contact

or enforcement of time with a child • Assistance with arranging court dates • Assistance with court presentation in Provincial Court Cost There is no cost to the parties. Key Criteria • Available to Albertans with dependent children with family law issues

relating to their children • Mandatory by regulation in Calgary and Edmonton for self-represented

parties filing a Family Law Act parenting, contact or guardianship claim in Provincial Court.

What are the possible outcomes? • Information and referrals to resources and services • A written agreement • A Consent Order • A Court Order Access Participation in the program may be voluntary (self-referral), or may be directed by the Courts. For appointments, program information and locations, please contact: Calgary Grande Prairie Lethbridge Wetaskiwin 403-297-6981 780-833-4200 403-388-3102 780-361-1308

Camrose High Prairie Medicine Hat 780-679-1777 780-523-6173 403-529-8716

Edmonton Hinton Red Deer 780-427-8343 780-865-8384 403-340-7187

Fort McMurray Leduc Vermilion 780-743-7380 780-427-8343 780-853-8120 Dial 310-0000 first for toll free access in Alberta.


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Family Mediation Program Provincial Court and Court of Queen’s Bench

Objective Family mediation is a voluntary facilitative process that provides families with an opportunity to meet with a Family Justice Services Mediator. Mediators assist parties to communicate, negotiate and to cooperate focusing on the needs of the child(ren) when resolving disputes. Mediators encourage parties to work collaboratively and avoid the adversarial court process. Mediation agreements are not legally binding. Issues that may be addressed in Family Mediation: • Options and services available to parents and children • Parenting time • Contact issues • Communication • Child support • Spousal support • Property matters Cost There is no cost to families who meet FJS financial eligibility criteria. Key Criteria • Available to parties who are considering or have commenced actions in Provincial Court or Court of Queen’s Bench • Court action is not required to participate in the mediation process • Must have at least one dependent child (under 18 years of age) • One party must have a gross annual income of less than $40,000 per year • Mediation cases are screened for appropriateness by mediators • Participation in the FJS Family Mediation program is voluntary and both parents must agree to participate in mediation. What happens after mediation? When an agreement or a partial agreement is reached, a Mediated Agreement will be prepared by the mediator. Parties are encouraged to seek independent legal advice regarding any agreements that are reached in mediation. If both parties agree, they may choose to file their Mediated Agreement with the Court as a consent order. Access Referrals are accepted from parents/clients, lawyers and Family Court Counsellors. Justices of the Court of Queen’s Bench and Judges of the Provincial Court may also refer parties to mediation. Lawyers may attend with their clients.


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For program information, appointments and locations, please contact Family Justice Services: Edmonton Calgary Regional 780-427-8329 403-297-6981 403-340-7187 Dial 310-0000 first for toll free access in Alberta. www.albertacourts.ab.ca


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Child Protection and Intervention Mediation Program Provincial Court

Objective When a child or youth is assessed to be in need of intervention by a caseworker from Human Services difficult decisions are made that the child, youth, guardians and/or others with a significant connection to the child may disagree with. As enabled through the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, mediation is an option to resolve disputes. In court contested matters, mediation can be used as an alternative to litigation with proven benefits including in most instances mutually agreed upon solutions to previously contested issues, improved communication and increased mutual understanding. In other matters which do not involve a contested court application, mediation is also successfully used to resolve disagreements. Mediation provides an opportunity for the participants to talk about important issues in a safe, confidential environment. Referral to mediation can be made by any of the potential participants by calling the Human Services Mediation Supervisor or Family Justice Service’s office at the numbers listed below. Cost There is no costs to the parties. Key Criteria • On contested applications made under the Child, Youth and Family

Enhancement Act a referral is automatically made through the Courts to this program.

• On other Human Services matters, the program is voluntary. What happens after mediation? When mediation results in an agreement or plan, a summary report is provided to each participant. In Court related matters, the agreement/plan is placed on the child’s file with Human Services, and pending approval from respective guardians may be shared with the parties’ lawyers or entered into the Court record. In matters that are not before the Court the agreement/plan belongs to the participants and will only be shared with others, including the caseworker, if the participants agree. Participants complete an evaluation at the end of each session. Access The caseworker or potential participants contact Family Justice Services directly or request this service through Human Services.


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For registration, program information and locations, please contact Family Justice Services: Edmonton Calgary Regional 780-427-8329 403-297-6981 403-340-7187 Dial 310-0000 first for toll free access in Alberta. www.albertacourts.ab.ca Human Services Athabasca: 780-675-6874 Calgary: 403-476-4620 Edmonton: 780-427-7161 Lethbridge: 403-381-5555 Red Deer 403-361-6993


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Caseflow Conference Provincial Court Objective The Caseflow Conference is a program in the Provincial Court of Alberta in Edmonton and Calgary. It is an alternative (via regulation) to a docket appearance in Court before a Judge. The objective of this service is to assist separated families with applications under the Family Law Act resolve disputes, and/or ensure parties are ready to proceed to court. The Caseflow Conference provides an opportunity for the parties’ to discuss the application(s) in a private, less formal atmosphere than a courtroom. A Caseflow Coordinator will provide information about resources available to help parties resolve their disputes. Claims may be finalized if the parties consent to terms of orders, for example: • Parenting Order • Contact Order • Guardianship Order • Grandparent/Third Party Contact Order • Child Support Cost There is no cost to the parties. Key Criteria • Mandatory by regulation in Calgary and Edmonton for self-represented

parties filing a Family Law Act parenting, guardianship or contact claim • Participation in Caseflow Conference may be waived by a Caseflow

Coordinator • Attendance is optional for represented parties or child support claims • Counsel may access Caseflow Conference for Family Law Act applications What are the possible outcomes? • An agreement between the parties • A draft Court Order • An adjournment to Court, Judicial Dispute Resolution program or trial • A referral to Mediation or a Parent Education course (i.e. Parenting After

Separation [PAS] or Focus on Communication in Separation [FOCIS]) Access Referrals to Caseflow Conference are through an FJS Intake Worker, legal counsel or Provincial Court Judge For program information and locations, please contact Family Justice Services: Edmonton Calgary 780-427-8343 403-297-6981 Dial 310-0000 first for toll free access in Alberta. www.albertacourts.ab.ca


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Dispute Resolution Officer Program (Calgary) and Child Support Resolution Program (Edmonton)

Objective The Dispute Resolution Officer (DRO) program and the Child Support Resolution (CSR) program are administered by the FJS Family Law Information Centres in Edmonton and Calgary respectively. CSR meetings are designed to help litigants resolve child support issues before attending at the Court of Queens’s Bench. The DRO Officer may, in addition, address other family law issues between the parties to try and resolve these issues before their court date. The DRO and CSR programs are governed by Court of Queen’s Bench Family Law Practice Note 4 which establishes the criteria for participation. The parties (and their lawyers, if applicable) meet for one hour with DRO/CSR officers, who are staff lawyers or lawyers from the private Bar who will discuss the matter with the parties, assess the state of their financial disclosure, describe the requirements of the Child Support Guidelines and help parties resolve their dispute. If parties are able to reach a settlement, the DRO/CSR officer will provide instructions to draft a Consent Order which is submitted to the court for review. If parties are unable to resolve their issues, the DRO/CSR officer sets out next step(s), including directions about further financial disclosure to be provided by either party. Cost There is no cost to the parties for DRO/CSR meetings. Key Criteria Dispute Resolution Officer Program - Calgary • Mandatory for all applications for child support matters in the Court of

Queen’s Bench. • DRO meetings are available on a voluntary basis for applications for child

support in Provincial Court. Child Support Resolution Program - Edmonton • Mandatory for all (interim or variation) for child support applications by

self represented parties. Access Individuals can access these programs through the Family Law Information Centres in person or by telephone. For more information, please contact: Calgary Edmonton Dispute Resolution Officer Program Child Support Resolution Program 403-297-6981 780-427-1907 Dial 310-0000 first for toll free access in Alberta. www.albertacourts.ab.ca


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Parenting Assessment Subsidy Program Court of Queen’s Bench

Objective The Parenting Assessment program provides subsidies for intervention and assessment reports for the Court of Queen’s Bench. The interventions and assessments are governed by Practice Note 7 and are used in a small minority of cases involving parenting, contact and guardianship issues with separated or divorced parents. When families are at an impasse, Court intervention is required and the Court may seek assistance from independent parenting experts such as psychologists or social workers. The parenting expert may provide an assessment or a short term intervention. An assessment is an objective evaluation carried out by a parenting expert. Issues that may be addressed in an assessment report: • Parenting skills • Psychological profile • Living arrangements • Family history • Social history • Criminal / Child Protection history • Future plans • Child(ren) needs • Relationship between child(ren) and parties The Court may specify the issues to be addressed in the assessment or intervention. Cost The parties are responsible for the costs of the intervention or assessment; however, subsidies may be available through Family Justice Services. Each Order for an intervention or assessment must address funding, time lines for funding and each parent’s responsibility for funding. Before ordering an assessment or intervention, the Court must determine the ability of the parties to pay. If the parties cannot pay and subsidies are not available, an intervention or assessment must not be ordered. Key Criteria • Participation in FJS programs, including mediation, PAS and PASHC may

be required or waived by FJS staff prior to a subsidy application • Available for families in the Court of Queen’s Bench • The Practice Note does not apply to matters under the Child, Youth and

Family Enhancement Act • The parenting expert may be chosen by the Court or with the agreement of

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What happens after the Intervention or Assessment? • When an intervention results in a written resolution (e.g. Parenting Plan),

the Court may require the parties to file the resolution with the Court. • Where an intervention does not result in a written resolution, the Parenting

Expert shall communicate the result of the intervention via letter to the Court.

• The Court may use the written resolution or letter as the basis for a Court Order determining appropriate parenting arrangements.

• When an assessment has been complete, the Parenting Expert must prepare and deliver an Assessment Report to the Court and all legal counsel.

• The Court may direct that an Assessment Report be admitted as evidence in any proceeding in which the best interest of the child, who is the subject of the Report are at issue.

Access The Court, lawyers or parties contact Family Justice Services in order to be considered for a subsidy. For more information, refer to Practice Note 7. For program information and locations, please contact: Edmonton Calgary Regional 780-427-8329 403-297-6981 403-340-7187 Dial 310-0000 first for toll free access in Alberta. www.albertacourts.ab.ca


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Brief Conflict Intervention Program Provincial Court

Objective Brief Conflict Intervention offers an additional resource to separated parents who are unable to resolve their parenting disputes. The program is available in Provincial Court locations throughout Alberta. The program provides appropriate cases with a maximum of ten hours solution-focused intervention from a specialized clinician, such as a psychologist or social worker, over a six to seven week period. The clinician may assist parents: • Understand their child(ren)’s needs • Explore and understand their conflict • Focus on parenting in the future • Use their strengths to solve problems • Create (or draft) parenting agreements Cost There is no cost to the parties who meet the FJS financial eligibility criteria. Key Criteria • There is a parenting contact, claim or variation claim filed in Provincial

Court • The application is between parents • One of the parties has a gross income of less than $40,000 per year • There is no current Human Services involvement • Any criminal charges regarding assault have been dealt with by the Court • The parents have attempted mediation before Brief Conflict Intervention (in

some cases mediation may be waived) • The parents are willing to participate or have been ordered to attend • The parents are willing to travel to the clinician’s office for appointments • Parents must be approved by a Family Justice Services staff to be eligible

for funding What happens after the intervention? The clinician will forward a summary report to Family Justice Services. The summary report will outline issues resolved and those that remain in dispute. The summary will not contain recommendations. The summary report will be available to the Court. Access Participation in the program may be voluntary or ordered by Provincial Court Judges. Lawyers, mediators and professionals working with families are also encouraged to refer clients to the program. For more information, or an application, please contact Family Justice Services: Calgary Edmonton Regional 403-297-6981 780-427-8343 403-340-7187


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