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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...

Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

by Benjamin | Mar 19, 2026 | James D Steele, Jared D Epp, Jennifer D Pereira, M Kim Anderson, Misty S Alexandre, News, Scott D Waters, Tiffany M Paulsen

Congratulations to Misty S. Alexandre, M. Kim Anderson, K.C., Christopher J.H. Donald, K.C., Jared D. Epp, Tiffany M. Paulsen, K.C., Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C., James D. Steele, and Scott D. Waters, K.C., who have been recognized by their peers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for 2026.

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:...

James Steele to present at CBA Saskatchewan Wills, Estate and Elder Law Section

by Robertson Stromberg | Mar 16, 2026 | James D Steele, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Join James Steele for an upcoming CBA Saskatchewan Wills, Estate and Elder Law Section presentation: Wills, Estate and Elder Law: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions Relating to Estate Law. Taking place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (SK) via Zoom,...

Andrea Charlie to present to Canadian Bar Association – Wills, Estates and Trusts Section

by Robertson Stromberg | Mar 13, 2026 | Andrea Charlie, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Andrea Charlie will be a panelist at the upcoming Canadian Bar Association – Wills, Estates and Trusts Section program. March 19, 202610:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Virtual - Zoom) Andrea, who serves as Chair of the CBA-SK Wills, Estate and Elder Law Section, will join the...

James Steele Published in Saskatchewan Law Review

by Robertson Stromberg | Feb 5, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, James D Steele, Lawyers, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

James Steele’s paper, Will Challenges and the Disclosure of Third-Party Records: The Implications of Stradeski v Kowalyshyn, 2023 SKKB 177 has been published in the most recent volume of the Saskatchewan Law Review. The paper addresses the relevant tests for...

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. named a Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer for 2026

by Robertson Stromberg | Feb 3, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Jennifer Pereira for being recognized as a Thomson Reuters Stand Out Lawyer. Stand-out Lawyers, identified in Thomson Reuters’ annual Sharplegal study, are nominated by senior in-house counsel from large organizations based on their impact on client...

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Saskatchewan Municipalities: Upcoming Legislative Changes

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

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...

Protecting Estate Inheritances from Family Law Claims

by Robertson Stromberg | May 9, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Curtis P Clavelle, Estate Litigation, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Most parents intend to leave at least a portion of their estates to their children. What some parents may not realize is that the inheritance they leave their children could turn into “divisible family property” down the road in the event a child’s spousal...

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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

Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

Saskatchewan Municipalities: Upcoming Legislative Changes

James Steele to present at CBA Saskatchewan Wills, Estate and Elder Law Section

Andrea Charlie to present to Canadian Bar Association – Wills, Estates and Trusts Section

James Steele Published in Saskatchewan Law Review

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. named a Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer for 2026

Articles

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

Protecting Estate Inheritances from Family Law Claims