Chris Donald Appointed to St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation Board

Congratulations to Chris Donald on his recent appointment to the Board of Directors for the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation.

Founded in 1982, the Paul’s Hospital Foundation is a registered charity that raises, manages and allocates funds in support of St. Paul’s Hospital and the Hospice at Glengarda. The SPH Foundation Board of Directors works to determine appropriate and effective methods of raising funds for needs identified by the Hospital. For more information about the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, click here.

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National Volunteer Week 2023: Highlighting our Community Involvement

From April 16 to 22, Canadians celebrate National Volunteer Week (NVW2023). This year’s theme is Volunteering Weaves Us Together, highlighting the importance of volunteering in our communities through actions that connect us with one another and strengthening our relationships.

At Robertson Stromberg LLP, we believe that it is our duty to use our skills and resources to help those who need it most. We are proud of our community involvement and active participation as volunteers with the local non-profit organizations that help make Saskatoon a great place to live. 

Our community partnerships have three central components – volunteer Board memberships, sponsorships and donations, and community involvement.

Board Memberships

Non-profit organizations are essential for building an engaged and collaborative community. Our lawyers serve on Boards as a way to support our community and to build capacity within organizations that often have limited resources.

As Board members, Robertson Stromberg lawyers volunteer their time – and provide governance expertise and oversight – to some of our community’s most active non-profit organizations and charities.

Our Board memberships include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon and Area, Dress for Success Saskatoon, the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan, READ Saskatoon, Remai Modern art gallery and Station 20 West community centre. These organizations address issues ranging from food security in the city’s core neighbourhoods to inclusiveness and economic empowerment.

As Board members, Robertson Stromberg lawyers volunteer their time – and provide governance expertise and oversight – to some of our community’s most active non-profit organizations and charities.

Sponsorships and Donations

Robertson Stromberg recognizes that the backbone of any charitable organization is its volunteers. That’s why we commit our sponsorship dollars to assist non-profit organizations in building capacity to support those individuals who give their time to make our community great.

Some examples of organizations we support through sponsorships and donations are the Okihtcitawak Patrol Group (OPG), Prairie Hospice Society, Hockey Day in Saskatchewan, and the Secret Santa Foundation. The OPG is an Indigenous created and led community-based patrol group that services Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods. Prairie Hospice Society is a charitable, non-profit community organization working to ensure access to compassionate, community-based, end-of-life support in Saskatoon. Through the Hockey Day in Saskatchewan initiative, communities have a chance to celebrate their rinks – and to preserve them – so future generations can enjoy the same experiences. The Secret Santa Foundation’s mandate is to provide a complete Christmas to 600 less fortunate Saskatoon families with children under 12.

Community Involvement

As a community-minded full-service law firm, Robertson Stromberg lawyers provide pro bono legal services to individuals and organizations across the province. Through the Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA), our lawyers offer legal advice clinics at the Saskatoon Public Library. We also participate with Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (PBLS) to provide free legal services to low-income provincial residents.

We also give back to our community in other ways. RS Partner Misty Alexandre is currently serving a 3-year term as a Director of Sask. Sports Inc. Partner Kirsten Hnatuk volunteers as a literacy coach with READ Saskatoon’s literacy program. And, partner Siobhan Morgan serves on the ArtSpace YXE board, which is committed to securing a long-term affordable space for artists in our community.

Let’s celebrate Canada’s volunteers together. #NVW2023 #WeavingUsTogether

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Clavelle Successfully Advocates for Developer

On January 3, 2023, the Development Appeals Board for Saskatoon allowed an appeal brought by Curtis Clavelle of Robertson Stromberg LLP on behalf of Arbutus Properties Ltd. to lift a holding symbol with respect to land Arbutus wished to develop in Saskatoon. The...

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Clavelle Successfully Advocates for Developer

On January 3, 2023, the Development Appeals Board for Saskatoon allowed an appeal brought by Curtis Clavelle of Robertson Stromberg LLP on behalf of Arbutus Properties Ltd. to lift a holding symbol with respect to land Arbutus wished to develop in Saskatoon. The holding symbol prevented a parcel of Arbutus’ land in Rosewood to be developed into an affordable housing project. The City of Saskatoon had previously denied Arbutus’ application to lift the holding symbol to allow the project to proceed.

The decision is noteworthy as there are no reported decisions in Saskatchewan considering an appeal of a municipality’s denial to lift a holding symbol in a zoning bylaw. To that end, it may also be one of the first reported decisions in Canada on this subject.

A holding symbol prevents the land from being developed by preventing the municipality from issuing building or development permits with respect to the land. Only after the symbol has been lifted can the land be developed. The City had taken the position that the land was not adequately serviced to accommodate the addition of the affordable housing project. Arbutus’ evidence was that, not only was there adequate capacity at present but that capacity would be bolstered by the provision of new services well ahead of the completion of the apartment building.

The decision serves as a reminder to municipalities that the provisions of their zoning bylaws and official community plans must be interpreted plainly and reasonably.

For more information about this decision or municipal law, contact Curtis Clavelle.

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Can I Keep My Engagement Ring?

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Clavelle Successfully Advocates for Developer

On January 3, 2023, the Development Appeals Board for Saskatoon allowed an appeal brought by Curtis Clavelle of Robertson Stromberg LLP on behalf of Arbutus Properties Ltd. to lift a holding symbol with respect to land Arbutus wished to develop in Saskatoon. The...

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Binding Pre-Trial Conferences: What You Need to Know

Binding pre-trial conferences are a relatively new process option in Saskatchewan, which are available in civil law matters, including family law. Given that there have been few conducted in Saskatchewan to date, there are few decisions from the Court discussing your...

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Join Robertson Stromberg in cheering on articling student Kane Fritzler on the new season of Survivor

Robertson Stromberg is delighted to share that our articling student Kane Fritzler has a new experience to add to his resume – Survivor Season 44 contestant!

Shortly after graduating from law school in spring 2022, Kane embarked on an entirely different type of adventure – flying to the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji to participate in and film the latest season of Survivor, which airs March 1, 2023.

Says Kane “I’d been a big fan of Survivor for as long as I can remember and craved adventure after years of studying – especially since I completed a large chunk of my degree during lockdown. I applied for the show, never thinking in a million years that I’d get chosen. But I was thrilled when I got the call, and the timing was perfect. I was able to film between graduation and starting my new career at Robertson Stromberg.”

Kane excelled in law school, receiving his Juris Doctor with Great Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 2022. He was a two-time recipient of the College of Law Academic Achievement Scholarship and was awarded the Law Society of Saskatchewan Bronze Medal for his year.

Says Kirsten Hnatuk, partner at Robertson Stromberg, “People might think reality TV is no big deal. But it takes determination, leadership, social skills, and a strategic mindset to participate in a TV show like Survivor. These are the types of skills we hired Kane for, and we’re excited to see how he utilizes them on the show!”

Although filming wrapped up in the summer of 2022, Kane can’t share how far he made it into the season. But Robertson Stromberg will be following along on the weekly adventure, supporting Kane with viewing parties and an office “Survivor Pool.” Staff will have the chance to place bets on who will win the season, with proceeds going to a charity of Kane’s choice.

Join Robertson Stromberg in cheering on Kane for Survivor Season 44, premiering March 1, 2023, on CBS and Global. Go Kane!

 

‘Survivor 44’ First Look Trailer

Image source: https://www.truedorktimes.com/survivor/cast/kane_fritzler

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Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. to Participate in Family Law Panel

Join Tiffany Paulsen, K.C., at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law on October 25, 2022, where she will participate in a panel discussion entitled Using Data and Design for Action: Next Steps For Family Justice in Saskatchewan. The discussion will include...

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Sean Sinclair Joins Board of Prairie Hospice Society

Congratulations to Sean Sinclair for joining the board of directors of Prairie Hospice Society. Prairie Hospice Society is a charitable, non-profit community organization working to ensure access to compassionate, community-based, end-of-life support in Saskatoon. Its...

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M. Kim Anderson, K.C. receives CBA (Sask) Distinguished Service Award

We are pleased to announce that M. Kim Anderson, K.C., has been awarded the Canadian Bar Association Distinguished Service Award for 2023.

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes contributions and/or achievements by members of the Saskatchewan Branch of the Canadian Bar Association to the legal profession, the law, or development of the law. Significant law-related achievements for the benefit of residents of Saskatchewan are also considered.

Kim’s contributions to his community and profession are well known.  Read more about Kim here.

The award was presented at the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting in Saskatoon on January 27, 2023.

Congratulations Kim!

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Jennifer Pereira, K.C. receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan)

Robertson Stromberg LLP is proud to announce that Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C. is a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan).

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan) celebrates the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. This award honours those who have made a positive impact on our province.

Jenn was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community. Jenn is presently a director on the Remai Modern Foundation, whose purpose is to support the mission and activities of Remai Modern. She also sits as a trustee for the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. She is a Past President of the Persephone Theatre Board of Directors, and her work for that organization garnered her recognition as a Tourism Leader by Tourism Saskatoon. Jenn has also served on the board of TCU Place in Saskatoon and acted as chair.

Jenn was a long-time volunteer host with the community radio station in Saskatoon CFCR, 90.5 FM. She has also sat on the boards of MOSOFest, the Open Door Society, the Saskatoon Community Radio Society and the Saskatoon Branch of the Osteoporosis Society. Jenn also sat as a non-board volunteer on the governance committee of The Children’s Discovery Museum of Saskatchewan.

Jennifer is a past Senator of the University of Saskatchewan and a volunteer with the United Way.

She is involved in policy and board governance development for various political agencies and non-profits and has participated in several forums on democracy, the environment, and gender equity in support of that work.

RS congratulates Jenn on this significant achievement.

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