Alberta Judges

• Alberta judges urge respect, independence after Danielle Smith said she wants to ‘direct’ them

  In a rare public statement, Alberta's three chief justices said democracy only functions when all three branches of government operate independently and respect each other's role.

  Politics

  Jan 27
  
• New bill calls for Alberta judges to be trained in sexual assault law, recognizing stereotypes

  The Alberta government has introduced a bill that would require new provincial court judges to be trained in sexual assault law.

  Politics

  Mar 30, 2022
  
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• 3 new judges appointed to Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench

  Three new judges appointed to Alberta Court of Queen's Bench are all from Edmonton.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2020
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• Pay hike proposal for provincial court judges rejected by Alberta government

  Instead, the province says it will keep the salaries where they are at almost $294,000 a year until at least the spring of 2021.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2019
• Lethbridge mother says she was asked to leave courthouse due to ‘fussy’ baby

  A Lethbridge mom says her opportunity to fight a traffic ticket in court was taken away when a judge asked her to take her young daughter out of the courtroom.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2019
• 6 new provincial court judges appointed in Alberta

  The Alberta government has appointed six new provincial court judges — four women and two men.

  Politics

  Feb 19, 2019
• Former Alberta premier Dave Hancock named provincial judge

  Former Alberta cabinet minister and interim premier, Dave Hancock, is one of three new judges appointed to the provincial court on Tuesday.

  Crime

  Dec 5, 2017
• Wildrose to introduce motion recommending provincial judges take courses on sex crimes

  The Wildrose Party wants action after two Canadian judges being in the news over controversial statements during recent sexual assault trials.

  Crime

  Apr 11, 2017
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• 4 judges appointed to fill vacancies at Court of Queen’s Bench in Alberta

  The federal government announced the appointment of four judges who are filling current vacancies at the Court of Queen’s Bench.

  Crime

  Mar 24, 2017
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• Judges in Alberta custody case ordered child not to wear girls clothes in public

  A gender identity expert says judges need more education after two Alberta family court judges ruled a child born a boy can't wear girls clothes in public.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2016