Provincial Court of Alberta

Alberta’s Trial-Level Court Receives New Name

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Saturday, April 1, 2023

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta’s busiest Court will be known by a new name as of April 1, 2023.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, April 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta’s busiest Court will be known by a new name as of April 1, 2023.
  • The Alberta Court of Justice – previously known as the Provincial Court of Alberta – has been given the new name to more accurately reflect the Court’s independence and responsibilities.
  • We have requested this new name to reflect that growth and that evolution,” Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice Derek Redman said.
  • The Alberta Court of Justice is the busiest court in the province, with all criminal matters beginning and over 97 per cent ending at the Provincial Court level.

Provincial Court puts focus on Indigenous Justice

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

At a rare public press event on September 28, Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Alberta Derek Redman formally announced the Courts Indigenous Justice Strategy.

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  • At a rare public press event on September 28, Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Alberta Derek Redman formally announced the Courts Indigenous Justice Strategy.
  • The Indigenous Justice Strategy is intended to serve as a response to some of the pervasive issues faced by the diverse community of Indigenous individuals who access the Court.
  • The Provincial Court of Alberta's Indigenous Justice Strategy is important because it will lead to new, vital relationships between the court and Indigenous communities and organizations, said Honourable Marion R. Buller, C.M., former Chief Commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
  • The Provincial Court of Alberta is the busiest court in Alberta, with all criminal matters beginning and over 97 per cent ending at the Provincial Court level.

Provincial Court puts focus on Indigenous Justice

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Friday, September 23, 2022

EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Provincial Court of Alberta will release its new Indigenous Justice Strategy at a press conference on Wednesday, September 28.

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EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Provincial Court of Alberta will release its new Indigenous Justice Strategy at a press conference on Wednesday, September 28.
Edmonton Court Centre (outside near West Entrance, weather permitting)

Theodor Hennig sentenced in Provincial Court

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Hennig was sentenced on May 12, 2022 by Judge W.J.

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  • Hennig was sentenced on May 12, 2022 by Judge W.J.
  • Cummings at the Provincial Court of Alberta in Calgary.
  • Hennig was sentenced to a two-month conditional sentence.In addition, he is permanently prohibited from acting as a director or officer of an issuer, and prohibited from trading or purchasing securities or exchange contracts until December 19, 2028.
  • In particular, JSOT targets repeat offenders, serious frauds and breaches of ASC or court orders and bans.

Enforcement Notification - Tax evasion - Calgary land flipper sentenced for failing to report $7.5 million in land sales

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Monday, March 28, 2022

On November 16, 2021, Mr. Potrie pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion under the Income Tax Act.

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  • On November 16, 2021, Mr. Potrie pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion under the Income Tax Act.
  • A CRA investigation revealed that RAP Designs Inc. bought 110.94 acres of vacant land in Carstairs, Alberta, for $3,120,000, in 2008.
  • He then undertook a series of land transfers that he knew were taxable and eventually sold it later that year for $7,500,000.
  • Despite knowing it was taxable, he filed a nil T2 corporate tax return for 2008, failing to report $3,472,962 of income.It was determined that Mr. Potrie intentionally evaded $643,228 in income tax.

Provincial Court resumes all in-person trials

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Effective February 22, 2022, the Provincial Court of Alberta will remove restrictions on out-of-custody trials, preliminary inquiries and other hearings put in place in January, 2022 as a result of the rapid spread of theomicron variant.

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  • Effective February 22, 2022, the Provincial Court of Alberta will remove restrictions on out-of-custody trials, preliminary inquiries and other hearings put in place in January, 2022 as a result of the rapid spread of theomicron variant.
  • COVID-19 precautions will continue to remain in effect, including:
    Please visit https://albertacourts.ca/pc/resources/covid for complete information on the various measures the Provincial Court is taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  • The Provincial Court of Alberta is the busiest court in Alberta, with 95 per cent of all matters beginning and ending at the Provincial Court level.
  • For most Albertans, the Provincial Court is a primary point of contact with the justice system.

Court restrictions extended until February 18

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the continuing COVID-19 surge in the province, the Provincial Court of Alberta has extended court restrictions for an additional two weeks.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the continuing COVID-19 surge in the province, the Provincial Court of Alberta has extended court restrictions for an additional two weeks.
  • Further details on the nature and scope of these restrictions, as well as how matters will be handled until February 18 are available on the Courts website .
  • We are hopeful that we will be able to ease these restrictions as of February 18 so that all matters can proceed again as of February 22.
  • The Provincial Court of Alberta is the busiest court in Alberta, with 95 per cent of all matters beginning and ending at the Provincial Court level.

Court closures extended to February 4

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the continuing COVID-19 surge in the province, the Provincial Court of Alberta has extended court closures for an additional two weeks.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the continuing COVID-19 surge in the province, the Provincial Court of Alberta has extended court closures for an additional two weeks.
  • Further details on the nature and scope of these closures, as well as how matters will be handled until February 4 are available on the Courts website .
  • The Provincial Court of Alberta is the busiest court in Alberta, with 95 per cent of all matters beginning and ending at the Provincial Court level.
  • For most Albertans, the Provincial Court is a primary point of contact with the justice system.

EllisDon Construction Services Inc. ordered to pay $100,000 for violating the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994

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Monday, October 18, 2021

On October 4, 2021, EllisDon Construction Services Inc. was sentenced in the Provincial Court of Alberta in Calgary after pleading guilty to one count of violating section 6(a) of the Migratory Birds Regulations pursuant to the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (MBCA, 1994).

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  • On October 4, 2021, EllisDon Construction Services Inc. was sentenced in the Provincial Court of Alberta in Calgary after pleading guilty to one count of violating section 6(a) of the Migratory Birds Regulations pursuant to the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (MBCA, 1994).
  • EllisDon Construction Services Inc. was ordered to pay a mandatory minimum fine of $100,000.
  • Nesting boxes for migratory birds are an important tool in providing a safe and secure habitat during the nesting season.
  • Mandatory minimum fines came into force for the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 on July 12, 2017.Any offences occurring after this date are subject to these minimums.

Provincial Court enters Final Resumption Stage with the Opening of Circuit Courts

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provincial Court Chief Judge Redman announced today that the Provincial Court of Alberta will enter its Final Resumption Stage on September 8, 2020.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provincial Court Chief Judge Redman announced today that the Provincial Court of Alberta will enter its Final Resumption Stage on September 8, 2020.
  • Beginning on that date, most of the circuit courthouses will start reopening for in-person and remote hearings.
  • The Court continues to take advantage of the remote options established in the last few months to improve access to Justice and to ensure safety of all participants.
  • Tim Owens Executive Director, Office of the Chief Judge, The Provincial Court of Alberta 6th Floor Law Courts (North) 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0R2 Phone: (780) 937-7044 [email protected]