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November 5, 2024
Judicial Appointment in the Province of Saskatchewan
Reposted from Department of Justice Canada News Release distributed November 1, 2024 The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced Sean M. Sinclair, Partner at Robertson Stromberg LLP in Saskatoon, as a Judge of His Majesty's Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Visit the Department of Justice Canada website for detailed information.
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October 24, 2024
Notice of Interim Suspension – Kellie Raye Wuttunee
Updated April 15, 2025 The Notice of Interim Suspension for Kellie Raye Wuttunee has been reversed. A Notice of Interim Suspension, effective October 24, 2024, has been issued by the Conduct Investigation Committee for the Law Society of Saskatchewan in relation to Kellie Raye Wuttunee. Adam Hnatyshyn of Hnatyshyn Gough has been appointed as Trustee for the legal practice...
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October 23, 2024
Access to Justice Week Infographic: Accessing Legal Information in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s population relies on access to legal information to meaningfully navigate the legal system and access justice. Critical studies, like the Saskatchewan Legal Needs Assessment, reinforce this ongoing need as a top five legal need. Of those people living in Saskatchewan who take action to resolve a legal problem, we know that 40% will search the Internet for legal information....
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October 18, 2024
2024 Articling Survey Report
The Law Society of Saskatchewan, in conjunction with the law societies of Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia and Nova Scotia conducted two surveys from May through June 2024 to better understand the current state of the articling system across the five provinces. One survey asked articling students and new lawyers (who articled in the last five years) about the types of...
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October 16, 2024
3.5 Million in Grants Available from the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan
From the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan The Law Foundation of Saskatchewan’s Legacy Grants Program is now accepting Expressions of Interest in one-time grants starting at $50,000, with no upper limit. A total of $3.5 million in funding is available to non-profit or charitable organizations looking to conduct a project. For projects to be eligible, they must focus on legal education,...
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October 4, 2024
2024 Law Society of Saskatchewan Scholarship Recipient Announced
The College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan announced Aidan Gatzke, a first-year law student, as the recipient of the 2024 Law Society of Saskatchewan Scholarship. This scholarship, valued at $6,000, is awarded to exceptional students pursuing legal education at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law. Aidan's interest and eventual journey to law school began during high school,...
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October 3, 2024
Free Law Fair Events in Regina and Saskatoon
The Regina Public Library and Saskatoon Public Library are hosting free “Law Fair” events during Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week to connect people with free legal information, assistance, and support. Attend to acquire legal knowledge and to broaden awareness of legal rights and responsibilities! Attendees can look forward to a day filled with informative presentations, free one-on-one consultations, and direction to legal...
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September 27, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
The Law Society office and library locations are closed on Monday, September 30, 2024, to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Please visit our website for more information and resources related to Truth and Reconciliation.
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September 20, 2024
E.M. Culliton Scholarship Recipient Announced
The 2024 E.M. Culliton Scholarship, for $10,000, has been awarded to Rebecca Crookshanks, currently residing in Saskatoon. Rebecca Crookshanks completed her Juris Doctor at the University of Victoria. She applied her knowledge to practice criminal law, spending ten years as a legal aid lawyer. During this time, she gained significant court experience litigating criminal law, administrative law, and human rights...
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September 6, 2024
Bencher Election 2024
Benchers constitute the governing body (the Board) of the Law Society and are responsible for ensuring that the Law Society’s mandate to regulate the practice of law in the public interest is carried out effectively. The Board is comprised of members of the Law Society from across the province and members of the wider Saskatchewan public. Elections for 17 of 23...
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