Effective April 15, 2026, self-represented applicants applying without a lawyer will now be able to use the Surrogate Digital Service (SDS) to apply online for a grant to administer an estate.

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The deadline for applications for the full-time Applications Judge position in Edmonton has been extended to May 4, 2026.

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The deadline for applications for the four new full-time Applications Judge (Family) positions has been extended to May 4, 2026.

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Recent #ABKB judgments:

Smith v. Waters, canlii.ca/t/kjssm
2036576 Alberta Ltd. v. Dhindsa, canlii.ca/t/kjpwx
QM v RM, canlii.ca/t/kjssx
Maiani v C-Jazz, canlii.ca/t/kjpxh
Klassen v Alberta (Director of Saferoads), canlii.ca/t/kjqzh
McElgunn v Vermilion Energy Inc, canlii.ca/t/kjs9d

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The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta will be closed from April 3-6 for the Easter weekend and will reopen on Tuesday, April 7. Have a safe long weekend. #ABKB #abcourts

Alberta lawyers practicing in family law are invited to attend the upcoming Family Town Hall meeting, via Webex on Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 12:30 pm.

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An updated version of the Lawyer Training Manual for the Family Focused Protocol has been posted to the Court’s Family Focused Protocol webpage.

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The Courts are hiring a Courts Privacy Counsel in Edmonton. This position will report to the Chief Justice of Alberta, the Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench and the Chief Justice of the Court of Justice.

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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Alberta The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointment under th...

#ABKB is pleased to announce the appointment of the Honourable Parminder K. Johal as Justice of the Court of King's Bench in Edmonton.

Please join us in welcoming Justice Johal to the Court of King's Bench of Alberta.

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Recruitment is underway for a full-time Applications Judge position in Edmonton.

Note: Applications will only be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on April 8, 2026.

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Announcement: Family Focused Protocol - Amendments to Notice to Profession

Effective immediately, minor amendments have been made to the Court of Kings Bench Notice to Profession – Family Focused Protocol.

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Recent #ABKB judgments:

Enterprise Properties Ltd v Flagstaff (County), canlii.ca/t/kj9gr
R v Aitkens, canlii.ca/t/kj3nh
McBride v City of Calgary, canlii.ca/t/kj4cd
La Caille North Point Inc v 2160806 Alberta Ltd, canlii.ca/t/kj671
Skibsted v Alberta, canlii.ca/t/kj97q

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Recent #ABKB judgments:

Franklin v Alberta (Life Insurance Council), canlii.ca/t/kj4cf
Garcia-Ahmadi v Alberta (Director of SafeRoads), canlii.ca/t/kj3hs
McKay v CUPE Lethbridge, canlii.ca/t/kj2vc
993107 Alberta Ltd v Haynes, canlii.ca/t/kj2vd
R v Keef, canlii.ca/t/kj3hv

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Alberta Court of Appeal says Victims Bill of Rights doesn’t apply to vexatious litigant’s civil case Order rejects request to recuse associate chief justices from proceeding

#ABcourts Alberta Court of Appeal says Victims Bill of Rights doesn’t apply to vexatious litigant’s civil case www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general... Order rejects request to recuse associate chief justices from proceeding

Recent #ABKB judgments:

DAKA Holdings Ltd v Boyle (Village), canlii.ca/t/kj194
AL v Alberta, canlii.ca/t/kj1hg
Fehlberg Estate (Re), canlii.ca/t/kj197
R v MacKay, canlii.ca/t/kj0jr
R v Borhot, canlii.ca/t/kj3nk
R v Neufeld, canlii.ca/t/kj673
Stashin v Van Norman, canlii.ca/t/kj1hh

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Recent #ABKB judgments:

Ghaoui Group LLC v Global Health Imports Corporation, canlii.ca/t/khw0b
R v Mfizi, canlii.ca/t/khw0c
R v Cardenas-McGregor, canlii.ca/t/khz26
Blackstone v Chen, canlii.ca/t/khxxr
Salahub v Parlee McLaws LLP, canlii.ca/t/khz29
R v Weseen, canlii.ca/t/khz28

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In an effort to clarify and make its practice directives easier to locate, the Court of King’s Bench is moving expired and out of date Notices to Profession & Public to an archive page.

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The Court of King's Bench of Alberta will be closed on Monday, February 16 for Family Day. The Court will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.

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Recent #ABKB judgments: canlii.org/ab/abkb/nav/date/2026

Compeer Financial PCA v Sunterra Farms Ltd, canlii.ca/t/khsgk
AGI SureTrack, LLC v OPISystems Inc, canlii.ca/t/khslj
Castro Rosales v Asfour, canlii.ca/t/kht76
R v Bambush, canlii.ca/t/kht78
R v Deng-Truong, canlii.ca/t/khtcb

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Recent #ABKB judgments: canlii.org/ab/abkb/nav/date/2026

Richard v John's Sandblasting & Painting Ltd, canlii.ca/t/khmpt
Bugera v Laansoo, canlii.ca/t/khr0n
Bowlby v Bernard, canlii.ca/t/khr0q
R v Moore Minshull, canlii.ca/t/khs2j
Reid v AMRY Family Trust, canlii.ca/t/khsgl

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A statement from the Chief Justices.

Full announcement:
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We are pleased to announce the expansion of the King’s Bench Filing Digital Service – Family and Divorce (FFDS) to include many lawyers whose filings are exempt from filing fees.

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Recent #ABKB judgments:

Odo v John Doe #1, canlii.ca/t/kg0fd
Austin v Calgary (City, canlii.ca/t/kg0fg
AGI SureTrack, canlii.ca/t/kg2gs
Angus A2A GP Inc., canlii.ca/t/kg2gp
ASB, canlii.ca/t/kg4dn
CNOOC v ITP SA, canlii.ca/t/kg6f9
Northback Holdings Corporation v Alberta, canlii.ca/t/kg6fb
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Recent #ABKB judgments: canlii.org/ab/abkb/nav/date/2025

R v CC, canlii.ca/t/kfzsp
MC v SM, canlii.ca/t/kfs57
Barwick v Williamson, canlii.ca/t/kftcx
Lawrence v Wood, canlii.ca/t/kftcz
Howland v Foster, canlii.ca/t/kftps
R v Workman, canlii.ca/t/kftpn
R v Matthews, canlii.ca/t/kftpq

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Recent #ABKB judgments:

Basaraba v College of Chiropractors of Alberta, canlii.ca/t/kfn90
Barabash v Silvera for Seniors, canlii.ca/t/kfp1s
R v Lemay-Storms, canlii.ca/t/kfnxg
Occidental Petroleum Corporation v Boguslawski, canlii.ca/t/kfql7
R v Briggs and McElroy, canlii.ca/t/kfqlb

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The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving. The Court will reopen on Tuesday, October 14.

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Recent #ABKB judgments:

Shinksi v Alberta (College of Social Workers), canlii.ca/t/kfks7
Tam v Fong, canlii.ca/t/kfnxd
R v Boucher, canlii.ca/t/kfm4m
R v L'Hirondelle, canlii.ca/t/kfm4h
Bruno v Samson Cree Nation, canlii.ca/t/kfm4k
Piikani Nation v Raymond James Ltd., canlii.ca/t/kfm4l

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Recent #ABKB judgments:

R v Mohamed Mussa, canlii.ca/t/kfh73
Re Leden (Dependent Adult), canlii.ca/t/kfh71
Teine Energy Ltd v Inter Pipeline Ltd, canlii.ca/t/kfk65
799869 Alberta Ltd v Hofer, canlii.ca/t/kfhq0
Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta v Sylvestre, canlii.ca/t/kfk68

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The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta will be closed on Tuesday, September 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Court will reopen on Wednesday, October 1.

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Between December 2024 and April 2025, the Court of King’s Bench Civil Filing Digital Service introduced digital orders and expanded to include a full range of order types.

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