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Timothy Hawryluk, K.C. Appointed as Coroner’s Counsel in Boden Umpherville Inquest

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 28, 2026 | Lawyers, News, Sylvan Lange, Timothy P Hawryluk

The Province of Saskatchewan's Chief Coroner has appointed Partner Timothy Hawryluk K.C. as Coroner's Counsel in relation to the Boden Umpherville Inquest, which was recently conducted at the Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. Tim was supported by a team which...

James Steele admitted as a Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 22, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, James D Steele, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Robertson Stromberg is pleased to share that James Steele has been admitted as a Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). James is now entitled to use the TEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner) designation, which is recognized internationally...

Coral Watson joins Robertson Stromberg as an associate

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 4, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, Coral Watson, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Coral on her call to the Saskatchewan Bar and joining the firm as an associate. Coral received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2025. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with Great Distinction from...

Ryan Bicknell joins Robertson Stromberg as an associate

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 4, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News, Ryan Bicknell

Congratulations to Ryan on his call to the Saskatchewan Bar and joining the firm as an associate. Ryan completed his Juris Doctor degree at the University of Saskatchewan with distinction. During his studies, he received the Victor Charles Hession Prize for highest...

Blake Lins joins Robertson Stromberg as an associate

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 4, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, Blake Lins, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Blake on his call to the Saskatchewan Bar and joining the firm as an associate. Blake received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2025. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with Great Distinction from the...

Misty Alexandre Inducted as Fellow of Canadian College of Construction Lawyers

by Robertson Stromberg | May 28, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, Misty S Alexandre, News

Misty Alexandre was recently inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers (CCCL), an invitation-only national association of outstanding lawyers distinguished for their skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in...

Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C., and M. Kim Anderson, K.C., Named 2026 Benchmark Litigation Stars

by Robertson Stromberg | May 1, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, M Kim Anderson, News

We’re excited to share that Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C., and M. Kim Anderson have been named 2026 Litigation Stars by Benchmark Litigation Canada! Each year, the Benchmark Litigation team sets out to document the litigation market through extensive research and...

Nicholas J. Stooshinoff, K.C. named the 2026 Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association Outstanding Lawyer

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 15, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News, Nicholas Stooshinoff

Congratulations to Nicholas J. Stooshinoff, K.C., on being named the 2026 Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association Outstanding Lawyer! Join us in celebrating Nicholas at the STLA Spring Conference on Friday, May 8, 2026, at TCU Place, Saskatoon. The award ceremony kicks...

Curtis Clavelle and Kelsey Dixon present at STLA Spring Conference

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 8, 2026 | Curtis P Clavelle, Kelsey R Dixon, Lawyers, News

Join Curtis Clavelle and Kelsey Dixon at the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association’s Spring Conference on May 8, 2026, in Saskatoon. They will be presenting on exemptions in the family property context as part of this year’s conference program. Family law...

Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. achieves Chartered Arbitrator designation from the ADR Institute of Canada

by Benjamin | Mar 23, 2026 | ADR Processes - Mediation and Arbitration, Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Congratulations to Tiffany Paulsen, K.C., on receiving the C. Arb. (Chartered Arbitrator) designation from the ADR Institute of Canada. As the highest arbitral credential in Canada, the C. Arb. designation recognizes senior-level practitioners with significant...

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A New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence: What You Need to Know

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 30, 2026 | Articles & Research, Curtis P Clavelle, Family Law, Lawyers

Family breakdown is often accompanied by difficult and emotional circumstances. In some cases, those circumstances include intimate partner violence. A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada has changed how the law addresses that harm by recognizing a new...

Saskatchewan Municipalities: Upcoming Legislative Changes

by Robertson Stromberg | Mar 17, 2026 | Articles & Research, Curtis P Clavelle, Lawyers, News

On November 26, 2025, the Saskatchewan Government introduced The Municipalities Modernization and Red Tape Reduction Act (the “Act”). This Bill amends The Cities Act, The Municipalities Act, and The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010 for the following reported reasons:...

Buyer Beware: What You Need to Know About Land Zoning when Purchasing Property

by Robertson Stromberg | Dec 3, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Construction, Lawyers

When purchasing a property many people forget one important thing: how is the land I am purchasing zoned? This is relatively simple to find an answer for, and the answer can have important consequences for your ownership of the property. In many cases the answer may...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Concentra Trust v Calvary United Church, 2024 SKKB 139

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 25, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Concentra Trust v Calvary United Church, displays the Court’s power to save a charitable gift in a Will, so that an estate gift still flows to another charitable object which closely resembles the testator’s original...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Levesque v Klarenbach, 2024 SKKB 130

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 28, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Levesque v Klarenbach, offers a reminder of the limits that some judges may impose on an application to compel disclosure from a power of attorney.Background: The background of Levesque involved the below facts: Darlene...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Walker v Hunter, 2024 SKCA 34

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 9, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

This post discusses the recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan in Walker v Hunter, 2024 SKCA 34. This decision offers an illustration of when a lawsuit may be struck out, on the basis that it is statute barred (i.e. commenced too late). Such a...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Haines v Kuffner Estate, 2024 SKKB 51

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 5, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Haines v Kuffner Estate is an example of the Court’s ability to validate a document, which may not have been executed with all the normal formalities. This flexibility offers the ability to ensure, as far as possible,...

The Emergence of Indigenous Court Systems: Planting the Seeds for a Métis Court in Saskatchewan

by Robertson Stromberg | May 29, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Lawyers

In recent years, there has been an emergence of Indigenous-led justice systems across Canada and the world. In 2016, the Mohawk Band Council of Akwesasne introduced what is considered the first court in Canada for and by Indigenous people.[1] Similarly, other...

Do you need a development permit?

by Robertson Stromberg | May 17, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Construction, Lawyers

Land is zoned to regulate development, ensure public health and safety, and promote the general welfare of the community. The Planning and Development Act (the “PDA”) gives local governing bodies the authority to oversee the planning process. Zoning bylaws dictate the...

To Post or Not to Post: Social Media, Informal Communication and Professional Obligations

by Robertson Stromberg | May 14, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation

When I started practicing law, a partner at my firm warned me that "you're never not a lawyer". He explained that there is no clear distinction between your personal and professional life. As a lawyer, regardless of whether you were "off duty" or not, your...

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News

Timothy Hawryluk, K.C. Appointed as Coroner’s Counsel in Boden Umpherville Inquest

James Steele admitted as a Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Coral Watson joins Robertson Stromberg as an associate

Ryan Bicknell joins Robertson Stromberg as an associate

Blake Lins joins Robertson Stromberg as an associate

Misty Alexandre Inducted as Fellow of Canadian College of Construction Lawyers

Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C., and M. Kim Anderson, K.C., Named 2026 Benchmark Litigation Stars

Nicholas J. Stooshinoff, K.C. named the 2026 Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association Outstanding Lawyer

Curtis Clavelle and Kelsey Dixon present at STLA Spring Conference

Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. achieves Chartered Arbitrator designation from the ADR Institute of Canada

Articles

A New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence: What You Need to Know

Saskatchewan Municipalities: Upcoming Legislative Changes

Buyer Beware: What You Need to Know About Land Zoning when Purchasing Property

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Concentra Trust v Calvary United Church, 2024 SKKB 139

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Levesque v Klarenbach, 2024 SKKB 130

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Walker v Hunter, 2024 SKCA 34

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Haines v Kuffner Estate, 2024 SKKB 51

The Emergence of Indigenous Court Systems: Planting the Seeds for a Métis Court in Saskatchewan

Do you need a development permit?

To Post or Not to Post: Social Media, Informal Communication and Professional Obligations