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Alberta Rules of Court Binder Court Calendar

2010 Alberta Court Calendar
The 2010 Alberta Court Calendar publication is available from the Alberta
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2010 Alberta Court Calendar
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Table of Contents
Court of Appeal
4 Sitting Dates
5 Speaking to the List Dates
6 Justices of the Court of Appeal
Court of Queen's Bench
7 Map – Sitting Points
8 Sitting Dates
12 Justices of the Court of Queen's Bench
Master–in–Chambers
14 Sitting Dates
14 Masters
Provincial Court Criminal
15 Map – Circuits
16 Docket Sittings
20 Judges of the Provincial Court
Provincial Court Family and Youth
24 Map – Circuits
25 Docket Sittings
30 Judges of the Provincial Court
Provincial Court Civil
31 Sitting Days
31 Judges of the Provincial Court
32 Traffic Commissioners
33 Presiding Justices of the Peace
Court Directory
34 Court of Appeal
34 Court of Queen's Bench
35 Office of the Sheriff - Civil Enforcement
36 Provincial Court Base & Circuit Points
42 Sheriff's Branch, Security Operations
42 Transcript Management Services
43 General Prosecutions Branch
45 Special Prosecutions Branch
45 Regulatory Prosecutions
45 Appeals Branch
45 Public Prosecution Service of Canada
46 Courts Administration Service (Federal)
47 Court Services Programs

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2010 Court of Appeal of Alberta Sitting Dates

General Sentence
Place of Appeal Part J Appeals - Sittings - First Motions Motions Court -
Sitting Hearings - Opening Day1 & 2 Day of Oral Court 1 Filing Deadlines
1
Opening Day Argument 1 & 3

Edmonton Thurs. Jan. 7 Thurs. Jan. 7 Tues. Jan. 19 Thurs. Jan. 21 Thurs. Dec. 17/09
Calgary Mon. Jan. 11 Mon. Jan. 11 Tues. Jan. 26 Thurs. Jan. 21 Thurs. Dec. 17/09

Edmonton Mon. Feb. 1 Mon. Feb. 1 Wed. Feb. 17 Thurs. Feb. 18 Tues. Jan. 19
Calgary Mon. Feb. 8 Mon. Feb. 8 Tues. Feb. 23 Thurs. Feb. 18 Tues. Jan. 19

Edmonton Mon. Mar. 1 Mon. Mar. 1 Tues. Mar. 16 Thurs. Mar. 18 Wed. Feb. 17
Calgary Mon. Mar. 8 Mon. Mar. 8 Tues. Mar. 23 Thurs. Mar. 18 Wed. Feb. 17

Edmonton Mon. Mar. 29 Mon. Mar. 29 Tues. Apr. 13 Thurs. Apr. 15 Mon. Mar. 15
Calgary Tues. Apr. 6 Tues. Apr. 6 Tues. Apr. 20 Thurs. Apr. 15 Mon. Mar. 15

Edmonton Mon. Apr. 26 Mon. Apr. 26 Tues. May 11 Thurs. May 13 Wed. Apr. 14
Calgary Mon. May 3 Mon. May 3 Tues. May 18 Thurs. May 13 Wed. Apr. 14

Edmonton Tues. May 25 Tues. May 25 Tues. June 15 Thurs. June 17 Tues. May 18
Calgary Mon. May 31 Mon. May 31 Tues. June 22 Thurs. June 17 Tues. May 18

Edmonton Mon. July 12 4
Calgary Mon. July 12 4

Edmonton Tues. Sept. 7 Tues. Sept. 7 Tues. Sept. 21 Thurs. Sept. 23 Tues. Aug. 24
Calgary Mon. Sept. 13 Mon. Sept. 13 Tues. Sept. 28 Thurs. Sept. 23 Tues. Aug. 24

Edmonton Mon. Oct. 4 Mon. Oct. 4 Tues. Oct. 19 Thurs. Oct. 21 Tues. Sept. 21
Calgary Tues. Oct. 12 Tues. Oct. 12 Tues. Oct. 26 Thurs. Oct. 21 Tues. Sept. 21

Edmonton Mon. Nov. 1 Mon. Nov. 1 Tues. Nov. 16 Thurs. Nov. 25 Tues. Oct. 26
Calgary Mon. Nov. 8 Mon. Nov. 8 Tues. Nov. 23 Thurs. Nov. 25 Tues. Oct. 26

Edmonton Mon. Nov. 29 Mon. Nov. 29 Tues. Dec. 7 Thurs. Dec. 9 Tues. Nov. 9
Calgary Mon. Dec. 6 Mon. Dec. 6 Tues. Dec. 14 Thurs. Dec. 9 Tues. Nov. 9

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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2010 Court of Appeal of Alberta Speaking to the List Dates

Place of Chambers to set Criminal Chambers to set Civil
Sitting Hearing List - 10:00 a.m. 1 Hearing List - 1:30 p.m. 2
Edmonton - -
Calgary Thurs. Jan. 7 Fri. Jan. 8

Edmonton Wed. Feb. 10 Wed. Feb. 10
Calgary - Mon. Feb. 22

Edmonton - -
Calgary - -

Edmonton Wed. Apr. 7 Wed. Apr. 7
Calgary Mon. Apr. 26 Tues. Apr. 27

Edmonton - -
Calgary - -

Edmonton Wed. June 9 Wed. June 9
Calgary - -

Edmonton - -
Calgary - Thurs. Sept. 2

Edmonton Wed. Oct. 13 Wed. Oct. 13
Calgary - -

Edmonton - -
Calgary Tues. Nov. 16 Wed. Nov. 17

Edmonton Wed. Dec. 8 Wed. Dec. 8
Calgary - -

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 and appeals from Maintenance Only) 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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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.A. McFadyen 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

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SITTING POINTS OF
COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH
January 1, 2009

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2010 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:
- the months of July and August
- the period from the 22nd day of December to the 6th day of January.1

Trials of Civil and Criminal Causes will commence:
Calgary and On January 7, 2010 and thereafter continuously during all juridical
Edmonton days.

Trials of all Civil and Criminal Causes outside of Edmonton and
Calgary will open:
Drumheller January 18 February 16 March 15 April 26
June 14 September 27 October 18 November 15
December 13
Fort January 11 February 8 March 8 April 6
McMurray May 3 May 31 June 21 September 7
October 4 November 1 December 6
Grande January 11 February 8 February 22 March 8
Prairie March 22 April 6 April 19 May 3
May 31 June 14 September 7 September 20
October 4 October 18 November 1 November 22
December 6
High Level As required (criminal sittings only).
Hinton February 1 March 8 April 26 September 13
October 25
Lethbridge January 7 January 18 February 1 February 8
February 22 March 1 March 15 March 22
April 6 April 12 April 26 May 3
May 17 May 25 June 10 June 21
June 28 September 7 September 20 September 27
October 4 October 12 October 18 November 1
November 8 November 22 November 29 December 6
December 13

1
R. 553, Alberta Rules of Court

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Medicine January 11 January 25 February 16 March 8
Hat March 29 April 19 May 10 May 31
June 14 September 13 October 4 October 25
November 15 December 6 December 20

Peace River January 18 February 16 March 15 April 12
May 10 May 31 June 21 September 13
October 12 November 1 November 29

Red Deer Every week, except during the vacation periods.

St. Paul January 11 January 18 February 1 February 8
February 22 March 1 March 8 March 22
March 29 April 12 April 19 May 3
May 10 May 25 May 31 June 14
June 21 September 7 September 13 September 27
October 4 October 18 October 25 November 1
November 15 November 22 December 6 December 13

Wetaskiwin Every week, except during the vacation periods.

Chambers/Non-Trial Matters
Calgary and Every juridical day at 10:00 a.m.
Edmonton
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 14 February 11 March 11
April 8 May 6 June 3
July 8 August 12 September 9
October 7 November 4 December 2
with Arraignments at 1:00 p.m.

Fort Commencing the following dates at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise
McMurray indicated:
January 7 January 20 at 2:00 p.m.
February 1 February 18
March 1 March 17 at 2:00 p.m.
March 29 April 14 at 2:00 p.m.
April 26 May 12 at 2:00 p.m.
May 25 June 14
July 14 July 28
August 11 August 25
September 15 at 2:00 p.m. September 27
October 14 October 25
November 15 December 1 at 2:00 p.m.
December 13

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

January 8 January 22 February 2
February 19 March 2 March 19
March 30 April 16 April 27
May 14 May 26 June 15
July 15 August 12 September 17
September 28 October 15 October 26
November 16 December 3 December 14

Grande Prairie Commencing the following Mondays at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise
indicated:
January 11 January 18 February 1
Tuesday, February 16 March 1 March 15
March 29 April 12 April 26
May 10 Tuesday, May 25 June 14
June 21 July 5 July 19
Tuesday, August 3 August 16 August 30
September 13 September 27 Tuesday, October 12
October 25 November 15 November 29
December 13

Arraignments are held once monthly on the first Chambers date of
the month at 2:00 p.m.
Hinton On opening day of the Sittings plus:
June 10 July 26 December 6
with Arraignments at 10:00 a.m. and all other matters at 2:00 p.m.
Special Sitting commencing: January 25

Lethbridge Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., excluding June 8.

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.

Special Sittings commencing:

February 18 May 13
October 28 November 18
Medicine Hat Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m., excluding January 28 and
November 11,
with Arraignments at 9:00 a.m. commencing January 21 and each
month thereafter on every third Thursday.

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Peace River Commencing the following dates at the times indicated:

January 7 at 10:00 a.m. February 3 at 1:00 p.m.
March 3 at 1:00 p.m. March 31 at 1:00 p.m.
April 28 at 1:00 p.m. May 27 at 10:00 a.m.
June 16 at 1:00 p.m. July 8 at 10:00 a.m.
July 22 at 10:00 a.m. August 6 at 10:00 a.m.
August 19 at 10:00 a.m. September 2 at 10:00 a.m.
September 29 at 1:00 p.m. October 27 at 1:00 p.m.
November 17 at 1:00 p.m. December 15 at 1:00 p.m.

Arraignments are held at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays during above-noted
weeks and at 2:00 p.m. on July 8 and August 6.

Red Deer Every Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., excluding statutory
holidays and June 7 and June 9.
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.

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

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

July 12 July 26 August 9 August 23

with Arraignments at 2:00 p.m.

Wetaskiwin Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., excluding June 8,
with Arraignments at 2:00 p.m.

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Justices of the Court of Queen's Bench
Calgary
The Honourable N.C. Wittmann
Chief Justice

Calgary
The Honourable J.D. Rooke
Associate Chief Justice
The Honourable Mr. Justice A.H.J. Wachowich Edmonton
The Honourable Madam Justice J.B. Veit Edmonton
The Honourable Mr. Justice A.B. Sulatycky Calgary
The Honourable Mr. Justice A.M. Lutz Calgary
The Honourable Mr. Justice E.P. MacCallum Edmonton
The Honourable Mr. Justice E.A. Marshall Edmonton
The Honourable Madam Justice B.L. Rawlins Calgary
The Honourable Madam Justice M.B. Bielby Edmonton
The Honourable Mr. Justice R.M. Cairns Calgary
The Honourable Mr. Justice J.L Foster Red Deer
The Honourable Madam Justice L.J. Smith Edmonton
The Honourable Mr. Justice W.V. Hembroff Lethbridge
The Honourable Mr. Justice T.F. McMahon 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 M.A. Binder Edmonton
The Honourable Mr. Justice G.C. Hawco Calgary

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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
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

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The Honourable Mr. Justice K.D. Yamauchi Edmonton
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
The Honourable Mr. Justice J.T. McCarthy Calgary
The Honourable Mr. Justice W.A. Tilleman Calgary

Masters-In-Chambers
Sitting Dates
Calgary Every juridical day at 10:00 a.m.

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

Fort McMurray On request as arranged with Edmonton.

Grande Prairie Dates arranged with Edmonton.
(Except during July and August)

Lethbridge Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. excluding January 28 and
November 11.
(July and August: every two weeks on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.).

Medicine Hat Every second Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., excluding June 9.
(July and August dates arranged with Calgary.)

Peace River Dates arranged with Edmonton
(Except during July and August)

Red Deer Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., excluding June 8. (July and
August: every two weeks on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.)

St. Paul On request as arranged with Edmonton.

Wetaskiwin On request as arranged with Edmonton.

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.
J.L. Mason
L. Alberstat, Q.C. (ad hoc)
R.B. Waller, Q.C. (ad hoc)

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Provincial Court Criminal
Docket Sittings
All sittings open at 10:00 A.M. except where otherwise indicated.
Location Sitting Days Time
Airdrie Every Thursday (Criminal) 9:30 A.M.
Every Tuesday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.M.

Assumption Every 1 & 3 Wednesday
Athabasca Every 2 & 4 Monday
Banff Every Monday
Every 3 Tuesday (Criminal)
Barrhead Every 2 & 4 Tuesday
Every 4 Wednesday (Swan Hills matters only)
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 Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M
(Criminal) (courtrooms 305, 308)

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 A.M.
Federal Court docket only (courtroom 505)

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 A.M.
Domestic Violence docket only (courtroom 508)

Calgary Monday through Friday (Justice of the Peace 9:00 A.M.
(Traffic) Counter)
(courtroom 908 - Custody matters only) 9:30 A.M.

Camrose Every Wednesday 9:30 A.M.

Canmore Every Wednesday
Every 1 & 3 Thursday (Provincial Statutes
Banff/Canmore)

Cardston Every Monday

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

Cold Lake Every 2 & 4 Wednesday

Coronation Every 2 Friday 11:00 A.M.

Didsbury Every Monday & Wednesday (Criminal)
Every 1, 2 & 3 Friday (Provincial Statutes)

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Drayton Valley Every 1 & 3 Tuesday

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

Edmonton Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M.
(Criminal) (courtrooms 264 – Justice of the Peace Court,
non-custody first appearance docket only)
(courtroom 265 – In-Custody docket only)
(courtroom 267 – Federal, Special and
Regulatory docket only)

Every Monday & Thursday 1:30 P.M.
(courtroom 268 – Domestic Violence docket
only)

Edmonton Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M.
(Traffic) (courtroom 001)

Edson Every 1 & 3 Tuesday

Evansburg Every 2 & 4 Monday

Fairview Every 2 & 4 Wednesday

Falher Every 1 & 3 Thursday

Fort Every 1 Thursday
Chipewyan

Fort Macleod Every Wednesday

Fort McMurray Every Monday (Criminal) 9:30 A.M.
Every Tuesday (Domestic Violence) 9:30 A.M.
Every 2, 4 & 5 Tuesday (Federal) 1:30 P.M.
Every Wednesday (Non-Custody Criminal) 9:30 A.M. &
1:30 P.M.
Every Thursday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.M.
Fort Every Thursday 9:30 A.M.
Saskatchewan Every 1 Tuesday (Provincial Statutes) 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) 9:00 A.M.
Every Tuesday (Provincial Statutes) 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.

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Hinton Every 1 & 3 Wednesday 9:30 A.M.

Jasper Every 2 & 4 Thursday

Killam Every 1 & 3 Tuesday

Lac La Biche Every Monday

Leduc Every Thursday 9:30 A.M.
Every 1 & 3 Wednesday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.M.

Lethbridge Monday through Friday 9:30 A.M.
Every Thursday (Provincial Statutes) 1:30 P.M.

Lloydminster Every 1, 2 & 3 Tuesday

Mayerthorpe Every 2 & 4 Thursday

Medicine Hat Every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 A.M.
Every 2 & 4 Friday (Provincial Statutes only) 9:30 A.M.

Morinville Every Thursday 9:30 A.M.

Okotoks Every Tuesday & Friday(Criminal) 9:30 A.M.
Every Monday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.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)

Red Deer Monday through Friday 9:30 A.M.
Every Monday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.M.

Red Earth Creek Every 3 Tuesday of the month

Rimbey Every 1 Friday

Rocky Mountain Every Wednesday
House

Sherwood Park Every Wednesday 9:30 A.M.
Every Monday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.M.
Siksika Nation Every 2, 3 & 4 Thursday 9:30 A.M.

Slave Lake Every Wednesday

St. Albert Every Monday 9:30 A.M.
Every 2 & 4 Tuesday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.M.

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

Stettler Every 2 & 4 Thursday

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Stony Plain Every Wednesday 9:30 A.M..
Every 1 & 4 Thursday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.M.

Strathmore Every 1 & 3 Tuesday, Every 1 Friday 9:30 A.M.
Every 1 & 4 Monday, Every 2 Wednesday 9:30 A.M.
(Provincial Statutes)
Taber Every Tuesday

Tsuu T’ina Every 1 & 3 Friday
Nation

Valleyview Every 1 & 3 Thursday

Vegreville Every Monday (except 5 Monday)

Vermilion Every 1 & 3 Monday

Wabasca- Every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursday
Desmarais

Wainwright Every 1 & 3 Thursday

Westlock Every Wednesday

Wetaskiwin Every Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 A.M.
Every 1 & 3 Friday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.M.
Whitecourt Every 2 & 4 Tuesday

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Judges of the Provincial Court
Calgary/Edmonton
The Honourable A.G. Vickery
Chief Judge

Edmonton
The Honourable A.H. Lefever
Deputy Chief Judge
The Honourable Judge P.L. Adilman Edmonton
The Honourable Judge R.W. Bradley Edmonton
The Honourable Judge D. Brand Medicine Hat
The Honourable Judge P.M. Caffaro Edmonton
The Honourable Judge H.R. Chisholm Edmonton
The Honourable Judge F.W. Coward Lethbridge
The Honourable Judge H.D. Gaede Camrose
The Honourable Judge D.G. Ingram Edmonton
The Honourable Judge N.P. Lawrence Red Deer
The Honourable Judge N.P. Leveque Calgary
The Honourable Judge W.R. Pepler Calgary
The Honourable Judge J.D. Reilly Canmore
The Honourable Judge T.G. Schollie Red Deer
The Honourable Judge J.C.M. Spence Edmonton
The Honourable Judge R.L. Tibbitt Vermilion
The Honourable Judge S.E.W.J. Wood Edmonton

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 A.G. Chrumka* Edmonton
The Honourable Judge S.R. Creagh Edmonton
The Honourable Judge F.A. Day Edmonton
The Honourable Judge J.T. Henderson Edmonton
The Honourable Judge E.A Johnson Edmonton
The Honourable Judge J.B. Kerby Edmonton

* denotes part-time Judges

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The Honourable Judge F.E.L. 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 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 L.J. Wenden Edmonton
The Honourable Judge D.R. Wong* Edmonton

Edmonton Region
Edmonton
The Honourable D.R. Pahl
Assistant Chief Judge
The Honourable Judge P. Ayotte Stony Plain
The Honourable Judge M.J. Burch St. Albert
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 Stony Plain
The Honourable Judge B.R. Garriock Edmonton
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 Stony Plain
The Honourable Judge L.E. Nemirsky Edmonton
The Honourable Judge D.C. Norheim Hinton
The Honourable Judge S.G. Peck* Sherwood Park
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

* denotes part-time Judges

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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

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 R.J. Wilkins
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 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. Delong Calgary
The Honourable Judge G.S. Dunnigan Calgary

* denotes part-time Judges
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The Honourable Judge A.A. Fradsham Calgary
The Honourable Judge B.R. Fraser Calgary
The Honourable Judge G.J. Gaschler Calgary
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 I.F. Kirkpatrick Calgary
The Honourable Judge H.A. Lamoureux Calgary
The Honourable Judge F.L. Maloney Calgary
The Honourable Judge P.M. McIlhargey Calgary Regional
The Honourable Judge G.M. Meagher Calgary
The Honourable Judge B.A. Millar Calgary
The Honourable Judge J.J. Ogle 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 B.C. Stevenson* Calgary
The Honourable Judge S.L. Van de Veen Calgary
The Honourable Judge B.L. Veldhuis Calgary

Southern Region
Lethbridge
The Honourable E.W. Peterson
Assistant Chief Judge
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 L.B. Hogan Lethbridge
The Honourable Judge R.A. Jacobson Lethbridge
The Honourable Judge G.K. Krinke Medicine Hat
The Honourable Judge J.N. LeGrandeur Lethbridge
The Honourable Judge S.L. Oishi Lethbridge
The Honourable Judge D.G. Redman Lethbridge

* denotes part-time Judges

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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 Thursday (Criminal) 9:30 A.M.
Every Tuesday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.M.

Assumption Every 1 & 3 Wednesday (Youth)

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

Banff Every Monday
Every 3 Tuesday (Criminal & Youth)

Barrhead Every 2 & 4 Tuesday (Youth)
Every 4 Wednesday (Swan Hills matters 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 4 Friday
Every 1, 3 & 5 Wednesday (Family & Child 1:00 P.M
Enhancement).

Calgary Monday through Friday 9:30 A.M.

Camrose Every 1 Thursday (Youth) 9:30 A.M.
Every 3 Thursday (Family & Child 9:30 A.M.
Enhancement)

Canmore Every Wednesday
Every 1 Tuesday (Civil & Family
Banff/Canmore)
Every 1 & 3 Thursday (Provincial Statutes &
Youth Banff/Canmore)

Cardston Every 1 Thursday

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

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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)

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) 9:30 A.M.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (Family) 2:00 P.M.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (Child 9:30 A.M.
Enhancement)
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 & 3 Thursday (Youth)

Fort Chipewyan Every 1 Thursday

Fort Macleod Every 3 Friday

Fort McMurray Every Tuesday (Family & Child Enhancement) 9:30 A.M.
Every 1 & 3 Tuesday (Youth) 1:30 P.M.

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

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)

Grande Prairie Every Monday (Youth) 9:00 A.M.
Every 1 & 3 Tuesday (Family & Child 9:30 A.M.
Enhancement)

Hanna Every 4 Wednesday

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High Level Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Monday 1:30 P.M.
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (Family & 9:30 A.M.
Child Enhancement)

High Prairie Every Monday (Youth) 9:30 A.M.
Every 4th Wednesday of the month (Family & 9:30 A.M.
Child Enhancement)

Hinton Every 1 & 3 Wednesday (Youth) 9:30 A.M.
Every 4 Wednesday (Family & Child 9:30 A.M.
Enhancement)

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) 9:30 A.M. &
1:30 P.M.
Every Thursday (Family & Child Enhancement) 9:30 A.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) 1:30 P.M.
Every Thursday (Family & Child Enhancement) 9:30 A.M.

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

Okotoks Every Tuesday & Friday (Youth) 9:30 A.M.
Every Monday (Provincial Statutes) 9:30 A.M.

Peace River Every Monday (Youth) 9:30 A.M.
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month (Family & 9:30 A.M.
Child Enhancement)

Pincher Creek Every 1 Friday

Ponoka Every 2 Wednesday

Red Deer Every Thursday (Youth) 9:30 A.M.
Every Friday (Child Enhancement) 9:30 A.M.
Every Friday (Family) 1:30 P.M.

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

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Rocky Mountain Every 3 Monday (Youth)
House Every 1 Monday (Family & Child 1:30 P.M.
Enhancement)

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

Siksika Nation Every 1 Thursday (Youth) 9:30 A.M.
Every 3 Wednesday (Family & Child
Enhancement)
Slave Lake Every Wednesday (Youth)
Every 4th Tuesday of the month (Family &
Child Enhancement)

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

St. Paul Every Thursday (Youth) 9:30 A.M.
Every 1 Wednesday (Family & Child
Enhancement)

Stettler Every 2 Tuesday (Youth)
Every 1 Wednesday (Family & Child 1:30 P.M.
Enhancement)

Stony Plain Every 1, 2 & 3 Friday 9:30 A.M.

Strathmore Every 1 & 3 Tuesday, Every 1 Friday 9:30 A.M.
Every 1 & 4 Monday, Every 2 Wednesday 9:30 A.M.
(Provincial Statutes)
Every 3 Friday (Family & Child Enhancement) 9:30 A.M.

Taber Every 4 Friday

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- Every 2nd , 3rd & 4th Thursday (Youth)
Desmarais 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)

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Wetaskiwin Every 1 & 3 Wednesday (Youth) 9:30 A.M.
Every 2 Wednesday and every 4 Thursday 9:30 A.M.
(Family & Child Enhancement)

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.G. Easton
Assistant Chief Judge
The Honourable Judge D.J. Buchanan* Edmonton
The Honourable Judge D. Dalton Edmonton
The Honourable Judge J.M. Filice Edmonton
The Honourable Judge J.D. Franklin Edmonton
The Honourable Judge J.H. Goss Edmonton
The Honourable Judge G.B.N. Ho Edmonton
The Honourable Judge J.C. Koshman Edmonton
The Honourable Judge P.E. Kvill* (eff. January 28, 2010) Edmonton
The Honourable Judge S.C. Miller Edmonton
The Honourable Judge L.S. Witten* Edmonton

Calgary
The Honourable V.T. Tousignant
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 L.K. McLellan Calgary
The Honourable Judge R.J. O’Gorman Calgary
The Honourable Judge S. Prowse O'Ferrall Calgary
The Honourable Judge J.R. Shaw Calgary

* denotes part-time Judges
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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 N.R. Hess
Assistant Chief Judge
The Honourable Judge M.M. Donnelly* Edmonton
The Honourable Judge K. Haymour Edmonton
The Honourable Judge K.D. Hope* Edmonton
The Honourable Judge M.A. McCorquodale Calgary
The Honourable Judge B.K. O’Ferrall Calgary
The Honourable Judge J.L. Skitsko Edmonton
The Honourable Judge L.D. Young Edmonton

* denotes part-time Judges

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Traffic Commissioners
Full time - FT Part time - PT
Edmonton Calgary
D.R. Ackroyd, Q.C. - FT M.A. Brown - FT
W.S. Andrew, Q.C. - FT L.L. Burt -FT
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 Lethbridge
D.B. Logan - PT R.D. Price - PT

Red Deer Medicine Hat
D.C. Ellis - PT C.B. Wheatley - PT
S.T. Gorsalitz - PT

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Presiding Justices of the Peace
Edmonton Calgary
D.J. Blais- 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 S. Da Chi Wan - PT
W.M. Faulkner - PT M.C. Dunkley - PT
E.E.P. Johnson, Q.C. - PT C.S. Macdonald - PT
M.A. King - PT S.D. Morgan - PT
J.L. Lester - PT A. Verenka - PT
R.M. Saccomani - PT
M.S.D. Smith - PT
R.S. Stelmaczonek - PT

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Court Directory
Court of Appeal
Edmonton Law Courts S. Stushnoff P: 780-422-2416
1A Sir Winston Registrar F: 780-422-4127
Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB D. Umrysh P: 780-422-2416
T5J 0R2 Deputy Registrar F: 780-422-4127

Calgary TransCanada Pipelines I. Moore P: 403-297-2206
Tower, 2600, Deputy Registrar F: 403-297-5294
450 - 1st St., S.W.
Calgary, AB
T2P 5H1

Court of Queen's Bench
Calgary Calgary Courts Centre K. McAusland P: 403-297-3864
Suite 701-N Senior Manager F: 403-297-8617
601 - 5 St S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

Drumheller Court House J. McGuckin P: 403-820-7300
511 - 3 Ave., West Manager F: 403-823-6073
PO Box 759
Drumheller, AB
T0J 0Y0

Edmonton Law Courts M. Lavorato P: 780-422-2492
1A Sir Winston Senior Manager F: 780-422-9742
Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
T5J 0R2

Edmonton Law Courts D. Royan P: 780-422-2492
1A Sir Winston Manager F: 780-422-9742
Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB S. Logan P: 780-422-2492
Manager F: 780-422-9742
T5J 0R2

Edmonton Law Courts B. Petryk P: 780-643-1137
Family Law 1A Sir Winston Manager F: 780-643-1062
Centre Churchill Square
(Divorce/ Edmonton, AB E. Captain P: 780-643-1137
Family Law) Administrator F: 780-643-1062
T5J 0R2

Fort Court House J. McNeilly P: 780-743-7136
McMurray 9700 Franklin Ave Manager F: 780-743-7135
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H 4W3

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Grande Court House R. Hunt P: 780-538-5340
Prairie 10260 - 99 St. Manager F: 780-538-5493
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 2H4

Lethbridge Court House G. Chadsey P: 403-381-5196
320 - 4 St., S. Manager F: 403-381-5128
Lethbridge, AB
T1J 4C7

Medicine Law Courts M. Weatherall P: 403-529-8710
Hat 460 First St., S.E. Manager F: 403-529-8607
Medicine Hat, AB
T1A 0A8

Peace River Court House P. Testawich P: 780-624-6256
9905 - 97 Ave. Manager F: 780-624-7101
Bag 900-34
Peace River, AB
T8S 1T4

Red Deer Court House S. Mitchell P: 403-340-5220
4909 - 48 Ave. Senior Manager F: 403-340-7984
Red Deer, AB W. Darda P: 403-340-5220
T4N 3T5 Manager F: 403-340-7984

St. Paul Court House W. Whelan P: 780-645-6324
4704 - 50 St. Manager F: 780-645-6273
P.O. Box 1900
St. Paul, AB
T0A 3A0

Wetaskiwin Law Courts E. Segboer P: 780-361-1258
4605 - 51 St. Manager F: 780-361-1319
Wetaskiwin, AB
T9A 1K7

Office of the Sheriff - Civil Enforcement
2nd Floor, D. Weatherall P: 780-422-2481
108 Street Building Sheriff F: 780-422-3011
9942 - 108 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5K 2J5

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Provincial Court Base & Circuit Points
Calgary Calgary Courts Centre B. Hage P: 403-297-3122
(Criminal, Suite 402-S Senior Manager F: 403-297-2932
Traffic, Civil, 601 - 5 St S.W.
Family & Calgary, AB T2P 5P7
Youth, and
Calgary
Regional)

Calgary Calgary Courts Centre B. McCullough P: 403-297-3122
(Criminal) Suite 402-S Manager F: 403-297-3179
601 - 5 St S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

Calgary Calgary Courts Centre J. Larson P: 403-297-3127
(Criminal Suite 402-S Administrator F: 403-297-6405
Judicial 601 - 5 St S.W.
Clerks) Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

Calgary Calgary Courts Centre J. Hiebert P: 403-297-3137
(Criminal Suite 402-S Administrator F: 403-297-3107
Hearing 601 - 5 St S.W.
Office & Calgary, AB T2P 5P7
Document
Control)

Calgary Calgary Courts Centre C. Lemieux P: 403-297-3010
(Regional) Suite 607-S Manager F: 403-297-3237
601 - 5 St S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

Airdrie 112 – 1 Ave., N.W.

Banff 208 Wolf St., 3rd Floor
Suite 350

Canmore Suite 101
800 Railway Ave.

Cochrane 213 – 1 St., W.

Didsbury 1611 – 15 Ave.

Okotoks 98 McRae St.

Tsuu T’ina 9911 Chula Blvd.,
Nation Sarcee AB

Calgary Calgary Courts Centre M. Siller P: 403-297-2283
(Traffic & Suite 203-S Manager F: 403-297-2220
Civil) 601 - 5 St S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 5P7
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 Calgary Courts Centre L. Quinton P: 403-297-2283
(Traffic) Suite 203-S Administrator F: 403-297-2220
601 - 5 St S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

Calgary Calgary Courts Centre L. Lindquist P: 403-297-3471
(Family) Suite 704-N Manager F: 403-297-3461
601 - 5 St S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 5P7 N. Gates P: 403-297-3471
Administrator F: 403-297-3461

Calgary Calgary Courts Centre L. Lindquist P: 403-297-3473
(Youth) Suite 201-N Manager F: 403-297-4892
601 - 5 St S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 5P7 N. Gates P: 403-297-3473
Administrator F: 403-297-4892
Calgary Calgary Courts Centre M. Clisdell P: 403-297-7217
(Civil) Suite 606-S Administrator F: 403-297-7374
601 - 5 St S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

Camrose Court House D. Tkachuk P: 780-679-1240
5210 - 49 Ave. Manager F: 780-679-1253
Camrose, AB
T4V 3Y2

Killam 4903 - 50 St.

Drumheller Court House J. McGuckin P: 403-820-7300
511 - 3 Ave., West Manager F: 403-823-6073
PO Box 759
Drumheller, AB
T0J 0Y0

Hanna 401 Centre St.

Siksika Nation Jct. of Highways 901
& 547
Siksika, AB
Strathmore 226 - 2 Ave.

Edmonton Law Courts B. Haynes P: 780-427-8713
(Criminal, 1A Sir Winston Senior Manager F: 780-422-9736
Traffic, Civil Churchill Square
& Family & Edmonton, AB
Youth) T5J 0R2

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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Edmonton Law Courts K. McPhee P: 780-427-7868
(Criminal) 1A Sir Winston Manager F: 780-422-9736
Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
T5J 0R2
Edmonton Law Courts L. Hawryluk P: 780-427-5913
(Traffic & 1A Sir Winston Manager F: 780-427-5791
Civil) Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
T5J 0R2

Edmonton Law Courts B. Petryk P: 780-427-2743
Family Law 1A Sir Winston Manager F: 780-427-5797
Centre Churchill Square
(Family & Edmonton, AB D. Blauel P: 780-427-2743
Youth) Administrator F: 780-427-5797
T5J 0R2
Edmonton Law Courts C. Cameron P: 780-422-2508
(Civil) 1A Sir Winston Administrator F: 780-427-4348
Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
T5J 0R2
Fort Court House J. McNeilly P: 780-743-7195
McMurray 9700 Franklin Ave. Manager F: 780-743-7395
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H 4W3
Fort Multi-Plex
Chipewyan Flett St.
Fort Court House B. Matvichuk P: 780-998-1200
Saskatchewan 10504 - 100 Ave. Manager F: 780-998-7222
Fort Saskatchewan,
AB T8L 3S9
Boyle 5006 - 3 St.
Grande Court House R. Hunt P: 780-538-5360
Prairie 10260 - 99 St. Manager F: 780-538-5454
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 2H4
Fox Creek Court House
100 - 4 Ave.
Valleyview Provincial Building
5102 - 50 Ave.

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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High Level Court House S. Rendle P: 780-926-3715
10106 - 100 Ave. Manager F: 780-926-4068
PO Box 1560
High Level, AB
T0H 1Z0
Assumption Court House
Lower Townsite
Chateh, AB
Fort Vermilion 4607 River Road
High Prairie Court House M. Fjeld P: 780-523-6600
4911 - 53 Ave. Manager F: 780-523-6643
PO Box 1470
High Prairie, AB
T0G 1E0
Red Earth Court House (adjacent
Creek to Alberta Forestry
Complex)
122 Forestry Road
Slave Lake S.L.D. Building
201 - 2 St., N.E.
Government Centre New address
and Library effective tentatively
Suite 106 March 31, 2010.
101 - 3 St., S.W. Contact High
Prairie court to
confirm before
setting court date.
Wabasca- Court House
Desmarais Provincial Building
867 Stony Point Road
Desmarais
Hinton Court House K. Hanington P: 780-865-8280
237 Jasper St., Manager F: 780-865-8253
West & Pembina Ave.
PO Box 6450
Hinton, AB
T7V 1X7
Edson Provincial Building
111 - 54 St.
Grande Cache Provincial Building
Hoppe Ave.
Jasper Provincial Building
627 Patricia St.

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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Leduc Court House M. McMullen P: 780-986-6911
4612 - 50 St. Manager F: 780-986-0345
Leduc, AB
T9E 6L1
Breton 4911 - 50 Ave.
Drayton 5136 - 51 Ave.
Valley
Lethbridge Court House M. McCulloch P: 403-381-5223
320 - 4 St., S. Manager F: 403-381-5763
Lethbridge, AB
T1J 1Z8
Cardston Provincial Building
576 Main St.
Fort Macleod Court House
244 Chief Red Crow
Blvd.
Pincher Creek Provincial Building
782 Main Street
Taber 5126 - 49 Ave.
Medicine Hat Law Courts M. Weatherall P: 403-529-8644
460 First St., S.E. Manager F: 403-529-8606
Medicine Hat, AB
T1A 0A8
Brooks 220 - 4 Ave., W.
Peace River Court House P. Testawich P: 780-624-6256
9905 - 97 Ave. Manager F: 780-624-6175
Bag 900-34
Peace River, AB
T8S 1T4
Fairview 2nd Flr., Provincial
Building
10209 - 109 St.
Falher Provincial Building
028 Main St., S.E.
Red Deer Court House S. Mitchell P: 403-340-5250
4909 - 48 Ave. Senior Manager F: 403-340-7985
Red Deer, AB
T4N 3T5 K. Saunders P: 403-340-5250
Manager F: 403-340-7985
Coronation Provincial Building
4909 Royal St.

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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Rimbey Provincial Building
5025 - 55 St.
Rocky Provincial Building
Mountain 4919 - 51 St.
House
Stettler Provincial Building
4705 - 49 Ave.
St. Albert Court House S. Boisvert P: 780-458-7305
3 St. Anne St. Manager F: 780-460-2963
St. Albert, AB
T8N 2E8
Athabasca Provincial Building
4903 - 50 St.
Barrhead Provincial Building
6203 - 49 St.
Morinville Provincial Building
10008 - 107 St.
Westlock Provincial Building
10003 - 100 St.
St. Paul Court House W. Whelan P: 780-645-6324
4704 - 50 St. Manager F: 780-645-6273
PO Box 1900
St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0
Bonnyville 4902 - 50 Ave.
Cold Lake 5323 - 48 Ave.
Lac La Biche 9503 Beaver Hill Rd.
Sherwood Court House B. Matvichuk P: 780-464-0114
Park 190 Chippewa Rd. Manager F: 780-449-1490
Sherwood Park, AB
T8A 4H5
Stony Plain Court House B. Majeau P: 780-963-6205
4711 - 44 Ave. Manager F: 780-963-6402
Stony Plain, AB
T7Z 1N5
Evansburg 4921 - 50 St.
Glenevis Alexis First Nation
Administration Office
Alexis Reserve
Mayerthorpe 5013 - 50 St.
Whitecourt 5020 - 52 Ave.
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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Vermilion Provincial Building R. Westman P: 780-853-8130
Box 30 Manager F: 780-853-8200
4701 - 52 St.
Vermilion, AB
T9X 1J9
Lloydminster Provincial Building
5124 - 50 St.
Vegreville Provincial Building
4809 - 50 St.
Wainwright Provincial Court Bldg.
738 - 2 Ave.
Wetaskiwin Law Courts E. Segboer P: 780-361-1204
4605 - 51 St. Manager F: 780-361-1338
Wetaskiwin, AB
T9A 1K7
Ponoka 5110 - 49 Ave.

Sheriff's Branch, Security Operations
South
K. Hopkins Red Deer & 1101, 620 - 7 Ave SW P: 403-297-2172
Deputy Director/ South Calgary, AB F: 403-297-5059
Superintendent T2P 0Y8
L. Witbeck Calgary Courts 1101, 620 - 7 Ave SW P: 403-297-2172
Manager/ Centre Calgary, AB F: 403-297-5059
Inspector T2P 0Y8
R. Hagen Regional Courts 1101, 620 - 7 Ave SW P: 403-297-2172
Manager/ South Calgary, AB F: 403-297-5059
Inspector T2P 0Y8

North
B. Andrews North of Red Law Courts P: 780-422-5200
Deputy Director/ Deer 1A Sir Winston F: 780-422-2971
Superintendent Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
T5J 0R2

Transcript Management Services
D. Watt Calgary Calgary Courts Centre P: 403-297-7392
Manager Suite 1901-N F: 403-297-7034
601 - 5 St S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 5P7

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D. Gagne Edmonton 5th Floor, North P: 780-427-6181
Manager John E. Brownlee F: 780-422-2826
Building
10365 - 97 St.,
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3W7
C. Reynolds Regional Court House P: 403-340-5235
Manager 4909 - 48 Ave F: 403-340-7986
Red Deer, AB
T4N 3T5

General Prosecutions Branch
L.W. Robertson Calgary, 5th Floor P: 403-297-8444
A/Chief Crown Drumheller, Centrium Place F: 403-297-4311
Prosecutor Airdrie, Banff, 332 - 6 Ave S.W.
Canmore, Calgary, AB T2P 0B2
Cochrane,
Didsbury,
Okotoks, Tsuu
T’ina Nation
S.M. Bilodeau, Edmonton 6th Floor, P: 780-422-1111
Q.C. J.E. Brownlee F: 780-422-9756
Chief Crown Building
Prosecutor 10365 - 97 St.
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3W7
E.O. Yereniuk, Regional 3rd Floor, P: 780-427-5042
Q.C. Bowker Building F: 780-422-9747
Director 9833 – 109 St.
Edmonton, AB
T5K 2E8
M.C. Doyle Edmonton Rural 6th Floor P: 780-638-3352
Chief Crown and Regional Sun Life Place F: 780-638-3371
Prosecutor Response 10123 – 99 Street
Office: Edmonton, AB
Evansburg, T5J 3H1
Glenevis,
Mayerthorpe,
Morinville,
Sherwood Park,
St. Albert,
Stony Plain
J.A. Mahon Fort McMurray 9th Floor, P: 780-743-7285
A/Chief Crown Provincial Building F: 780-791-6387
Prosecutor 9915 Franklin Ave.
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H 2K4

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T.M. Grande Prairie 3601, 10320 - 99 St. P: 780-538-5338
Hawkesworth Grande Prairie, AB F: 780-538-5500
Chief Crown T8V 6J4
Prosecutor

J.P. Higgerty, Hinton, Edson 2nd Floor, P: 780-865-8285
Q.C. 201 Pembina Ave. F: 780-865-8328
Chief Crown Hinton, AB
Prosecutor T7V 2B2
R.B. Coleman, Lethbridge 1100 Lethbridge Ctr. P: 403-381-5211
Q.C. Tower F: 403-381-5760
Chief Crown 400 - 4 Ave., South
Prosecutor Lethbridge, AB
T1J 4C7
R.K. Robins Medicine Hat 301, 556 - 4 St., S.E. P: 403-529-3672
Chief Crown Medicine Hat, AB F: 403-529-3121
Prosecutor T1A 0K8
D.S. Stilwell Peace River 201 Provincial P: 780-624-6270
Chief Crown Building F: 780-624-6312
Prosecutor 9621 - 96 Ave.
Bag 900-7
Peace River, AB
T8S 1T4
A.N. Quist Red Deer 601 Provincial P: 403-340-5190
Chief Crown Building F: 403-340-7193
Prosecutor 4920 - 51 St.
Red Deer, AB
T4N 6K8
J.F. Rudiak St. Paul 4th Floor, P: 780-645-6381
Chief Crown Provincial Building F: 780-645-6363
Prosecutor 5025 - 49 Ave.
PO Box 115
St. Paul, AB
T0A 3A4
D.A. Drissell, Athabasca, 104 Market Square P: 780-998-1269
Q.C. Barrhead, Fort Shopping Centre F: 780-998-9599
Chief Crown Saskatchewan, 10402-99 Ave
Prosecutor Vegreville, Fort Saskatchewan,
Westlock AB
T8L 3W7
R.A. Clark Wetaskiwin 2nd Floor, P: 780-361-1206
Chief Crown Provincial Building F: 780-361-1468
Prosecutor 5201 - 50 Ave.
Wetaskiwin, AB
T9A 0S7

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Special Prosecutions Branch
S.L. Brown, Edmonton, 5th Floor, P: 780-422-0640
Q.C. Calgary J.E. Brownlee Building F: 780-422-1217
Director 10365 - 97 St.
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3W7
J.A. McClellan, Calgary Centrium Place P: 403-297-8477
Q.C. Suite 300 F: 403-355-4518
Crown 332 - 6 Ave. SW
Prosecutor Calgary, AB T2P 0B2

Regulatory Prosecutions
B.M. Caruk Edmonton 2nd Floor P: 780-644-2016
A/Chief Crown 9942 - 108 St. F: 780-644-2034
Prosecutor Edmonton, AB
T5K 2J5

Appeals Branch
S.D. Hughson, Edmonton, 3rd Floor, P: 780-422-5402
Q.C. Calgary Bowker Building F: 780-422-1106
Director 9833 - 109 St.
Edmonton, AB
T5K 2E8
G. Tomljanovic, Calgary Centrium Place P: 403-297-6005
Q.C. Suite 300 F: 403-297-3453
Appellate 332 - 6 Ave. SW
Counsel Calgary, AB T2P 0B2

Public Prosecution Service of Canada
Edmonton 211 Bank of Montreal Building P: 780-495-3553
10199 - 101 St. F: 780-495-6940
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3Y4
Calgary 510, 606 - 4 St. S.W. P: 403-299-3978
Calgary, AB F: 403-299-3966
T2P 1T1

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Courts Administration Service (Federal)
Edmonton Scotia Place, Suite 530 P: 780-495-4651
Tower One, 5th Floor F: 780-495-4681
10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3R8
Calgary 3rd Floor P: 403-292-5920
635 - 8th Avenue SW F: 403-292-5329
Calgary, AB
T2P 3M3

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Court Services Programs

If you have any questions or concerns with regard to 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
Diane.Shearer@gov.ab.ca

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COURT SERVICES PROGRAMS

PURPOSE AND APPLICATION
This manual was created to provide a resource to members of the Bench of the
numerous programs and initiatives available through the Government of Alberta,
Justice and Attorney General, Court Services. These services provide alternative
dispute resolution methods to reduce dependency on the Court system and to
empower disputants to make their own solutions. Participation in the programs
is voluntary or, on some occasions, 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
Civil (Non-Family) Mediation Program
Law Information Centre
Alberta Aboriginal Court Worker Program
Family Justice Services

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Table of Contents
51 Civil (Non-Family) Mediation Program
52 Civil Claims Mediation Program Provincial Court

53 Law Information Centre (LInC)

55 Alberta Aboriginal Court Worker Program
55 Alberta Aboriginal Criminal Court Worker Program
57 Alberta Aboriginal Family Court Worker Program

59 Family Justice Services (FJS)

Informational Services
60 Family Law Information Centre (FLIC)

Educational Services
62 Parenting After Separation (PAS)
63 Parenting After Separation for High Conflict Families (PASHC)
64 Focus on Communication in Separation (FOCIS)

Intake Services
65 Intake Services

Mediation/Appropriate Dispute Resolution Programs
66 Caseflow Conference Provincial Court
67 Family Mediation Provincial Court and Court of Queen's Bench
68 Child Protection and Intervention Mediation Program Provincial Court
70 Dispute Resolution Officer Project (Calgary)
70 Child Support Resolution Project (Edmonton)

High Conflict Programs
72 Parenting Assessment Program Court of Queen's Bench
74 Brief Conflict Intervention Provincial Court
75 Parenting/Contact Evaluation Provincial Court

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Civil (Non-Family) Mediation Program

The Civil (Non-Family) Mediation Program 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 litigant 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.

It is hoped that LInC services will complement existing services for people
involved in litigation (for example, Family Law Information Centres, court
counter services, 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 LInC
• Help completing forms (but not assistance with how answers should be
phrased).
• A direct line to the Alberta Law Line for individuals wishing to obtain legal
advice
• Personalized, detailed legal information and referrals about justice process
and services in criminal and civil matters.
• Telephone information for clients unable to travel to a LInC.

Cost
There is no cost to access the Law Information Centres.

Key Criteria
Law Information Centres offer information on civil and criminal issues. Those
needing family law information are directed to the Family Law Information
Centre in Edmonton, Calgary 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 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 welfare, custody and access or
divorce 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:

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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 work directly with individuals to find appropriate
solutions for family law issues. Programs are available to qualifying parties
either at no cost or for a nominal charge. 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 (form completion,
assessment /referral, court presentation)

Mediation/Appropriate Dispute Resolution Services
Caseflow Conference Provincial Court
Family Mediation Provincial Court and Court of Queen’s Bench
Child Protection and Intervention
Mediation Program Provincial Court
Dispute Resolution Officer Project (Calgary)
Child Support Resolution Project (Edmonton)

High Conflict/Assessment Services
Parenting Assessment Program Court of Queen’s Bench
Brief Conflict Intervention Provincial Court
Parenting / Contact Evaluations Provincial Court (Edmonton)

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Family Law Information Centre (FLIC)

Objective
The Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) is an initiative of the Government
of Alberta, Justice and Attorney General (Family Justice Services) and Justice
Canada. FLIC is available to provide information, materials, assistance and
referrals to the general public (particularly self-represented litigants), 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 Guidelines calculations to
unrepresented parties and to the judiciary.

The Family Law Information Centre has available all of the prescribed forms for
court applications under the Family Law Act and the Interjurisdictional Support
Orders Act as well as a number of court procedure booklets 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 • Enforcement of time with a child
• Spousal/partner support • Inter-jurisdictional support issues
• Child custody/access or • Divorce and corollary relief
parenting time* proceedings
• Guardianship of or contact • Family violence restraining/protection
with a child orders)

*Note that FLIC offers limited assistance for parenting applications as all
applications by unrepresented parties applying for parenting/guardianship/
contact under the Family Law Act are referred to the Family Court Counselors
for assistance through that program.

In Calgary and Edmonton, the Family Law Information Centre also administers:
• the Court Generated Orders Project
• the Dispute Resolution Officer Project (Calgary) and
• the Child Support Resolution Project (Edmonton) for the Court of Queen’s
Bench.

The Family Law Information Centre provides direct assistance to the judiciary.
Staff from the Centre reviews all desktop divorce applications (Calgary and
Edmonton) and consent orders (Edmonton only), to ensure compliance with the
formal requirements of the Child Support Guidelines and to alert the judiciary to
any points of concern.

Cost
There is no cost for the services provided by the Family Law Information
Centre.

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Key Criteria
• Please note that staff at the Family Law Information Centre cannot provide
legal advice.

Access
Individuals applying to the Provincial Court or the Court of Queen’s Bench,
regardless of financial or marital status, can access the Family Law Information
Centre in person or by telephone (toll-free in Alberta through the Government of
Alberta RITE Line at 310-0000).

For more information, please contact:

Calgary Grande Prairie Red Deer
403-297-6981 780-833-4234 403-755-1468

Edmonton Lethbridge
780-415-0404 403-388-3102

Information materials and forms are also available on the Family Law
Information Centre website at:

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 and legal information that affects
parents and children. Separating or divorcing 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:
• Relationship Building • Legal Issues
• Effects on Parents • Mediation
• Effects on Children • Collaborative Family Law
• Communication Skills • Parenting Plans

Cost
There is no cost to the parties.

Key Criteria
• Participation is voluntary except
• 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 where ordered by a judge
• Parents are required to attend separately unless they ask to attend together

What happens after the course?
Participants completing the course will receive a certificate which should be
forwarded to the Court (if Court ordered), or to each party’s lawyer to confirm
his or her attendance.

Access
Participants may contact the program directly or the court may order attendance.
Referrals can also be made by a lawyer or mediator.

Brooks Edson Lloydminster
403-504-8026 780-865-8280 780-853-8130
Calgary Fort McMurray Medicine Hat
403-440-3833 780-743-7136 403-504-8026
Camrose Grande Prairie Peace River
780-679-1240 780-538-5340 780-624-6256
Canmore Hinton Red Deer
403-609-3743 780-865-8280 403-343-6400
Drayton Valley Jasper Slave Lake
780-514-2204 780-852-2117 780-523-6600
Edmonton Lethbridge Spruce Grove
780-413-9805 403-320-4232 780-962-7583
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St. Paul / Bonnyville Stony Plain Westlock
780-645-6324 780-963-8583 780-349-5253
Wetaskiwin
780-361-1258

www.albertacourts.ab.ca/go/CourtServices/FamilyJusticeServices/CoursesSemi
narsforParentsandFamilies/ParentingafterSeparation

Parenting After Separation For High Conflict Families (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 judge.
• All participants must have completed the six hour PAS course.

Access
Participants can contact the program directly, be directed to attend by the court
or be referred by a lawyer or mediator.

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
communication 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 reduce conflict through good
communication and problem solving skills, decrease tensions arising from
conflicts and decrease stress for children and parents.

Course topics include:
• The impact of parental conflict on children
• The importance of listening
• Definitions of conflict
• The effective use of questions, paraphrases and summarizing techniques
• Conflict styles / conflict cycle
• Mindsets - changing how we see and respond
• Anger
• The role of perceptions in misunderstandings and miscommunication
• Using “I” statements

Cost
There is no cost to the parties.

Key Criteria
• Parents who are divorced, separated or never married
• Parents are not permitted to attend the course together

What happens after the course?
Participants completing the course will receive a certificate.

Access
Participation is voluntary. Referrals to the program can also be made by
members of the Bench, lawyers, family court counselors or mediators.

For registration, program information and locations, please contact:

Calgary Fort McMurray Lethbridge Red Deer
403-297-6981 780-790-9474 403-320-4232 403-343-6400

Edmonton Grande Prairie Medicine Hat Wetaskiwin
780-644-5092 780-532-0373 403-504-8026 403-340-7187

www.albertacourts.ab.ca/ProvincialCourt/FamilyJusticeServices/CoursesSemina
rsforParentsandFamilies/FocusonCommunicationinSeparation

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Intake Services

Objective
Intake Services are available to help separated parents resolve parenting
disputes.

Services may include:
• Information on options and services for resolving family issues
• Referrals to services and programs including mediation
• Information on the effects of separation and divorce on children
• Help negotiating agreements
• Help with court applications such as parenting, guardianship, contact or
enforcement of child’s contact or access orders and child contact including
grandparent contact
• Assistance with court presentation in Provincial Court
• Assistance with arranging court dates

Cost
There is no cost to the parties.

Key Criteria
• Parents are divorced, separated or never married
• Must involve one dependent child
• One party must reside in Alberta

What are the possible outcomes?
• A written agreement
• A Consent Order
• A Court Order
• Provide information and resources

Access
Participation in the program may be voluntary (self-referral), or may be directed
by the Courts.

For registration, program information and locations, please contact:

Calgary Grande Prairie Lethbridge Wetaskiwin
403-297-6981 780-833-4202 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

www.albertacourts.ab.ca/go/CourtServices/FamilyJusticeServices/MediationSer
vices
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Caseflow Conference Provincial Court

Objective
The Caseflow Conference is a program in the Provincial Court of Alberta. It is
an alternative (via regulation) to a docket appearance in Court before a Judge.
The objective of this service is to help separated families resolve disputes and/or
ensure parties are ready to proceed to court.

The Caseflow Conference provides an opportunity for discussion of the parties’
issues about the application(s) in a private, less formal atmosphere than a
courtroom.

A Caseflow coordinator will provide information about resources available to
help them resolve their disputes. Claims may be finalized if the parties consent
to terms of orders, for example:
• Parenting Order
• Contact Order
• Guardianship Order
• Grandparent Contact Order
• Child Support

Cost
There is no cost to the parties.

Key Criteria
• Parties have attended Intake Services and have initiated a Claim under the
Family Law Act

What are the possible outcomes?
• A draft agreement
• A draft Consent Order
• A draft Court Order
• An adjournment to Court or JDR or trial
• A referral to mediation or course (i.e. Parenting after Separation or Focus
on Communication)

Access
Requirement via regulation for self-represented litigants filing a Family Law
Act, Parenting, Guardianship or Contact claim. Attendance is optional for
represented litigants or for child support claims.

For program information and locations, please contact Family Justice
Services:

Edmonton Calgary
780-427-8343 403-297-6981

www.albertacourts.ab.ca/go/CourtServices/FamilyJusticeServices/MediationSer
vices/Application

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Family Mediation
Provincial Court and Court of Queen’s Bench
Objective
Family mediation is an interest-based process that provides parents with an
opportunity to meet jointly with a mediator who is neutral and available.
Mediators encourage the parties to communicate, negotiate and cooperate to
resolve disputes out of 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
• Minor issues related to the division of property

Cost
There is no cost to qualifying families.

Key Criteria
• Available for families 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
• Participants are responsible for obtaining independent legal advice
• Family Justice Services does not provide legal advice

What happens after mediation?
When an agreement or a partial agreement is reached, a Mediation Report or
draft agreement will be prepared for both parties. Parties are encouraged to seek
independent legal advice. If both parties agree, they may choose to file their
agreement with the court as a consent order.

Access
Participation in Family Mediation program is voluntary and both parents must
agree to participate in mediation. Referrals can be accepted from parents/clients,
lawyers and Family Court Counselors. Justices of the Court of Queen’s Bench
and Judges of the Provincial Court can also refer participants to mediation.
Lawyers can attend with their clients.

For program information, appointments and locations, please contact Family
Justice Services:
Edmonton Calgary All other provincial locations
780-427-8329 403-297-6981 403-340-7187

www.albertacourts.ab.ca/go/CourtServices/FamilyJusticeServices/MediationSer
vices
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Child Protection and Intervention Mediation Program Provincial Court

Objective
In some cases, parents and/or others concerned about the care of a child may
have a dispute with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. These disputes
can often be resolved through mediation.

In court contested matters, mediation can be used to help families and
caseworkers develop a plan that will support earlier decision making and less
time in care for children. In other matters which do not involve a contested court
application, mediation can also be used to resolve disputes that involve parents,
parent/teens, foster parents, caseworkers or other interested parties.

Mediation provides an opportunity for the participants to talk about important
issues in a safe, confidential environment. The process also helps to improve
communication between children, families and caseworkers.
Referral to mediation may be made by any family member, caseworker, lawyer,
or other interested party by calling a Family Justice Services office at a number
listed below.

Cost
There are no costs to the parties.

What happens after mediation?
When mediation produces an agreement or plan, a copy is provided to each
participant. In court contested matters, the agreement/plan is placed on the
child’s file, and may be shared with the parties’ lawyers or entered into court
documents if the parties agree. Otherwise the agreement/plan belongs to the
parties and will only be shared with others, including the caseworker, if the
parties agree. Participants complete an evaluation at the end of each session.

Access
On contested applications made under the Child, Youth and Family
Enhancement Act, a referral is automatically made through the courts to the
Child Protection and Intervention Mediation Program. On other matters, the
caseworker or potential participants may contact Family Justice Services
directly.

For registration, program information and locations, please contact:

Family Justice Services

Calgary: 403-297-6981

Edmonton: 780-427-8329

All other provincial locations: 403-340-7187

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Alberta Children and Youth Services

Athabasca: 780-675-6874

Calgary: 403-476-4620

Edmonton: 780-427-7161

Lethbridge: 403-381-5555

Red Deer 403-361-6993

www.albertacourts.ab.ca/go/CourtServices/FamilyJusticeServices/MediationSer
vices/AboutMediation

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

Objective
The Dispute Resolution Officer (DRO) project and the Child Support Resolution
(CSR) project are initiatives of the Government of Alberta, Justice and Attorney
General (Family Justice Services) coordinated and administered by the 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 projects are governed by Court of Queen’s Bench Family
Law Practice Note 9 which establishes the criteria for participation. The parties
(and their lawyers, if applicable) meet with DRO/CSR officers, who are lawyers
from the private Bar (Calgary and Edmonton) or from the Family Law
Information Centre (Edmonton only), 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 using
interest-based mediation skills.

If parties are able to reach a settlement, the DRO/CSR officer will provide
instructions to draft a form of Consent Order. This is then submitted to the court
for approval. If parties are unable to resolve their issues, the DRO/CSR officer
offers instructions regarding their 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 Project - Calgary
• Mandatory for all applications (interim or variation) for child support. The
DRO meeting must be completed before hearing the matter in Queen’s
Bench Family Law Chambers. Exemptions may be obtained in certain
limited circumstances.
• DRO meetings are available on a voluntary basis for applications for child
support in Provincial Court.
• DRO meetings may also be scheduled by consent between the parties
without filing a court application.

Child Support Resolution Project - Edmonton
• Mandatory for all (interim or variation) for child support applications by
self represented parties. The CSR meeting must be completed before filing
any application in Queen’s Bench Family Law Chambers.

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Access
Individuals can access these projects through the Family Law Information
Centres in person or by telephone (toll-free in Alberta through the Government
of Alberta RITE Line at 310-0000). Information is also available on the Family
Law Information Centre website.

For more information, please contact:

Calgary Edmonton
Dispute Resolution Officer Project Child Support Resolution Project
403-297-6981 780-427-1907

www.albertacourts.ab.ca/CourtofQueensBench/DisputeResolutionProject &
www.albertacourts.ab.ca/familylaw

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Parenting Assessment Program
Court of Queen’s Bench

Objective
The Government of Alberta, Justice and Attorney General’s Parenting
Assessment program provides an assessment report to a Court of Queen’s Bench
Justice to assist in rendering a judgment regarding parenting, contact and
guardianship of a child. The program is governed by Practice Note 7 and is used
in a small minority of cases involving separated or divorced parents where the
families are at an impasse, Court intervention is required and the Court requires
assistance from independent Parenting Experts such as psychologists or social
workers. The Parenting Expert may provide an assessment or an intervention
(short or long term) to help families overcome conflict.

An assessment is an objective, neutral evaluation carried out by a Parenting
Expert as an aid to litigation. It may include psychological testing, and may
explore individual issues such as the child’s educational needs, an individual’s
mental health or anything else the parties identify and the Court orders.

Issues that may be addressed in an assessment report:
• Parenting skills
• Psychological profile
• Living arrangements
• Family history
• Social history
• Criminal / Child Welfare history
• Future plans

Cost
The parties must pay for 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
• 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 parties may select by agreement, or the Court may order the
appointment of a Parenting Expert.
• The Parenting Expert may assess OR intervene with the same person or
family. The Parenting Expert may not do both since these roles can conflict.

What happens after?
• 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.

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• 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
Parties must be referred by a mediator from Family Justice Services. 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/QP/practicenotes/familylaw/note7.pdf

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Brief Conflict Intervention 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 will help parents:
• Understand the children’s needs when parents are apart
• Identify what is causing parental conflict
• Focus on parenting in the future
• Use their parental strengths to solve problems
• Facilitate parenting agreements

Cost
There is no cost to the parties.

Key Criteria
• There is a Parenting Contact Order or Enforcement of Time with a Child
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 Child Intervention Services (Children and Youth
Services) involvement
• Any criminal charges regarding assault have been dealt with by the courts
• The parents involved have agreed to attempt mediation before Brief
Conflict Intervention (in some cases mediation may be waived)
• The parties are willing to participate in the program
• The parties are willing to travel to the clinician’s office for appointments

What happens after the sessions?
The clinician will forward a summary report to Family Justice Services. The
summary 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 requested by Provincial Court Judges.
Lawyers, mediators and professionals working with families are also encouraged
to refer clients to the program.

For more information, please contact:

Calgary Edmonton Regional
403-297-6981 780-427-8343 403-340-7187

Dial 310-0000 first for toll free access in Alberta.
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Parenting/Contact Evaluations Provincial Court

Objective
Alberta Justice’s Parenting/Contact Evaluations provides reports to a Provincial
Court judge to assist in rendering a judgment regarding parenting and contact.

Assessments are completed by Family Justice Services.

Issues that may be addressed:
• Parenting skills
• Living arrangements
• Family history
• Social history
• Criminal / Child welfare history
• Future plans

Cost
There is no cost to the parties.

Key Criteria
• Available for families in Provincial Court in the Edmonton area only.
• Directed by the Provincial Court when a matter has been adjourned for trial.
• Parties are encouraged to participate in Appropriate Dispute Resolution
programs such as Parenting After Separation, Focus On Communication In
Separation, Brief Conflict Intervention and Mediation prior to a
Parenting/Contact evaluation being completed.

What happens after?
• The report is available to the Court and the lawyers before trial.
• The report is normally entered as evidence at the trial
• The evaluator is available for cross-examination at the trial.

Access
A Parenting/Contact Evaluation must be directed by the Provincial Court judge
in Edmonton.

For program information and locations, please contact Family Justice
Services:

Edmonton
780-427-8343

www.albertacourts.ab.ca/go/CourtServices/FamilyJusticeServices/CourtCounsel
lorServices

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