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April 15, 2025
Notice of Interim Suspension Reversed – Kellie Raye Wuttunee
An interim suspension involving Kellie Raye Wuttunee effective October 24, 2024, has been reversed and Kellie Raye Wuttunee is authorized to resume practice effective March 30, 2025, subject to practice conditions.
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March 12, 2025
Notice of Interim Suspension – Dwayne Stonechild
A Notice of Interim Suspension has been issued by the Conduct Investigation Committee for the Law Society of Saskatchewan in relation to Dwayne Stonechild. Adam Hnatyshyn of Hnatyshyn Gough has been appointed as Trustee for the legal practice of Dwayne Stonechild. For more information on Law Society of Saskatchewan discipline proceedings, please visit the web pages dedicated to pending discipline...
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March 6, 2025
Proposed Repeal of Obsolete Saskatchewan Private Acts
Posted at the request of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice and Attorney General The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General is proposing to repeal various private acts that appear to no longer be in use. Prior to introducing a bill to repeal these private acts, the Ministry is providing public notice on the private acts for which no representative could...
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February 12, 2025
Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan 2024 Volunteer Awards
Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (PBLS) recently presented its 2024 Volunteer Awards at the fifth annual bonspiel fundraiser on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Dedicated Firm Award – Feist Flanagan Law This award acknowledges a law firm in Saskatchewan that has displayed an exemplary dedication to the provision of pro bono services through PBLS. This small yet mighty firm annually shows its...
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February 11, 2025
Notice of Interim Suspension – Ammad Anwar
A Notice of Interim Suspension, effective February 4, 2025, has been issued by the Conduct Investigation Committee for the Law Society of Saskatchewan in relation to Ammad Anwar. Adam Hnatyshyn of Hnatyshyn Gough has been appointed as Trustee for the legal practice of Ammad Anwar. For more information on Law Society of Saskatchewan discipline proceedings, please visit the web pages...
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December 24, 2024
Provincial Court Judges Appointed in Regina and Prince Albert
Reposted from saskatchewan.ca. The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the appointment of three new judges to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan. They are Cynthia Alexander, appointed to the Provincial Court in Regina, and Lori O'Connor and Buffy Rodgers to the Provincial Court in Prince Albert. Visit the Government of Saskatchewan website for detailed information.
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December 20, 2024
2024 King’s Counsel Designations Announced
Reposted from saskatchewan.ca. In recognition of their contributions to the legal profession and public service, twelve lawyers in Saskatchewan have been recognized with the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation. Visit the Government of Saskatchewan website for the news release.
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December 11, 2024
New President and Vice-President of the Law Society of Saskatchewan
At its December meeting, the Board (Benchers) of the Law Society of Saskatchewan elected James Fyfe, K.C. as Vice-President for 2025. Adam Touet will transition from his current role as Vice-President to President in 2025. Adam Touet Adam Touet graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in 2006. He articled with McDougall Gauley LLP and was called to...
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November 29, 2024
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Announces Judicial Appointment in the Province of Saskatchewan
From the Department of Justice Canada The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced the appointment of Andrew S. Davis, Director of Appeals – Saskatchewan Public Prosecutions at the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General of Saskatchewan, as a Judge of His Majesty's Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan in Regina. Visit the Department of Justice...
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November 20, 2024
Federation Elects New President for 2024–2025
Reposted from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada The Federation of Law Societies of Canada has announced Teresa Donnelly as the elected President for 2024-2025. Ms. Donnelly joined the Federation Council in 2022 with extensive public service experience as a prosecutor with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. Visit the Federation of Law Societies of Canada website for detailed...
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