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    Alhambra Resources Ltd. - Claim Filed Against Alhambra  Oct 6, 2008
    Alhambra believes that this claim may be a reaction to the injunction granted in the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta dated September 29, 2008 purporting to preclude Alhambra and Saga Creek from dealing with the Kemerkol License (see Alhambra News Release dated September 30, 2008). About Alhambra Alhambra is a Canadian based gold exploration and production corporation engaged in the exploration of and production from its 100% owned Uzboy Project. (Canada Newswire)

    Trucker cleared in deadly bus crash  Oct 4, 2008
    showed no emotion as Justice Lawrie Smith of Court of Queen's Bench read her verdict. I am unwilling to accept evidence that Mr. Virk failed to keep a proper lookout, Justice Smith said as Mr. Virk's Punjabi interpreter patted him reassuringly on the knee. (Globe and Mail)

    Trial date set for Dagenais  Oct 4, 2008
    Curtis Dagenais, 43, is scheduled to appear in the Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench Feb. 23 to March 13, 2009. He faces two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of RCMP Constables Robin Cameron, 29, and Marc Bourdages, 26, who were shot in the head as they pursued a vehicle along country roads near Spiritwood, Sask. (Globe and Mail)

    Lawsuit threatens to unsaddle horse sanctuary  Sep 18, 2008
    A relative, who says he was seriously injured when he fell off a horse at the Mitchell Centre for Equine Rescue and Education near Vulcan, about 120 kilometres southeast of Calgary, filed a negligence claim against the non-profit charity this month in the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench. That would bust us, Mr. Mitchell said Wednesday, when he learned about the lawsuit. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    CN to pay $10M for Wabamun derailment  Sep 15, 2008
    The agreement, recently approved by a Court of Queen's Bench justice, requires the band to drop its legal action against CN, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta. Jim Vena, senior vice-president for CN's western region said in the news release that company officials "acknowledge the concern of the Paul Band over cultural impact that has occurred along the lakeshore on their lands.". (Edmonton Sun)

    Paul band gets $10 million from CN  Sep 13, 2008
    The agreement was approved by Court of Queen's Bench. "We believe this settlement is fair, taking into account ... the costs to continue the action and the significant time required before there would be any resolution," Chief Daniel Paul said in a release today. (Canada.com)

    Ember Resources Inc. Completes Subscription Receipt Financing  Sep 5, 2008
    The completion of the Arrangement remains subject to certain conditions, including final approval of the Arrangement by the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta. If all necessary approvals are obtained and the conditions to the completion of the Arrangement are satisfied or waived, Cordero and Ember anticipate that the Arrangement will become effective on or about September 5, 2008. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Savage rape in Alberta brings conviction  Aug 31, 2008
    The victim, now 33, was not in Alberta Court of Queen's Bench in Edmonton yesterday, but in an e-mail she thanked those who helped her heal physically and emotionally. Print Edition - Section Front. (Globe and Mail)

    'The brutality is extreme'  Aug 30, 2008
    Court of Queen's Bench Justice Terry Clackson convicted the 24-year-old Edmonton man Thursday of aggravated sexual assault, attempted murder, unlawful confinement, break and enter with intent to commit sexual assault and sexual assault with a weapon, all in connection with the attack on Feb. 17, 2004. In his written decision, Clackson laid out for the first time why Huppie raped his victim and slashed her with a meat cleaver again and again: a toxic mixture of infatuation, rage, psychological... (Canada.com)

    Monterey Exploration Ltd. and Upper Lake Oil and Gas Ltd. Announce Completion of Business Combination  Aug 30, 2008
    Monterey and Upper Lake have also received approval of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta and all other necessary regulatory approvals. The Arrangement was completed today and is effective immediately. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Troubled reserve sues Ottawa over health  Aug 27, 2008
    The Erminskine band from Hobbema filed a statement of claim in Edmonton Court of Queen's Bench earlier this month. The claim alleges that the government has reneged on a promise in Treaty 6, signed in 1877, to provide aboriginals in the area with a medicine chest. (Globe and Mail)

    N.B. court gives Morgentaler legal standing to challenge abortion policy  Aug 9, 2008
    Court of Queen's Bench Judge Paulette Garnett has granted Dr. Morgentaler public interest standing to represent women in his lawsuit against the province. Dr. Morgentaler, 85, is trying to force the New Brunswick government to pay for abortions at his clinic in Fredericton, but it has steadfastly refused to do so. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    Celtic Reports Another Quarter of Record Production and Funds From Operations in the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008  Aug 8, 2008
    The exposure relates to the announcement by SemCAMS ULC ("SemCAMS"), a Canadian subsidiary of U.S. based SemGroup LP ("SemGroup"), whereby SemGroup filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and SemCAMS filed an application to obtain an order under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) in the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary. The full amount of the potential financial exposure relates to the marketing of a... (Canada Newswire)

    TELUS Reports Second Quarter Results  Aug 8, 2008
    3 Litigation and legal matters Uncertified class action: A class action was brought on June 26, 2008 in the Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench alleging that, among other things, Canadian telecommunications carriers, including the Company, have failed to provide proper notice of 9-1-1 charges to the public and have been deceitfully passing them off as a government charge. The plaintiffs seek restitution and direct and punitive damages in an unspecified amount. (Canada Newswire)

    5 per cent hike made in Alberta's mandatory car insurance  Aug 1, 2008
    Associate chief Justice Neil Wittman of the Court of Queen's Bench ruled in February that the government's cap was unconstitutional because it discriminates against specific victims of vehicle accidents. The decision led insurance industry officials to predict auto insurance rates would jump by about $200. (CBC.ca)

    Alberta appeals court decision over French traffic ticket  Jul 25, 2008
    No date has been set for the appeal in Alberta's Court of Queen's Bench, though Mr. Baudais said he's been told by the Crown that it must be heard within the next 120 days. While Mr. Baudais said the case should go to the Supreme Court, he also admitted that Mr. Caron may not have the financial resources to take it that far. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    Cadence Announces Receipt of Unsolicited Conditional Acquisition Proposal  Jul 14, 2008
    Full details of the Daylight Arrangement and the Arrangement Agreement with Daylight are contained in Cadence's Notice of Special Meeting of Cadence Shareholders, Notice of Petition to the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta and Information Circular and Proxy Statement dated June 20, 2008, which has been mailed to Cadence Shareholders and is available at www. sedar. (Canada Newswire)

    Ember Resources Inc. and Cordero Energy Inc. Announce Execution of Arrangement Agreement  Jul 4, 2008
    The Arrangement is subject to the approval of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta, the TSX and all applicable regulatory authorities. Completion of the Arrangement is also subject to a number of additional conditions set out in the Arrangement Agreement. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Insurers denied reprieve  Jun 30, 2008
    In February, the Court of Queen's Bench struck down a $4,000 provincial cap on minor-injury claims, calling it unconstitutional. An appeal is planned for September. (Canada.com)

    Judge dismisses insurance company's application  Jun 29, 2008
    In February, the Court of Queen's Bench struck down a $4,000 provincial cap on minor-injury claims, calling it unconstitutional. An appeal is planned for September -- in the meantime, State Farm Insurance applied to keep the judgement from being enforced until there is a final decision. (Canada.com)

    Stobbe granted bail  Jun 25, 2008
    Queen's Bench Justice Glen Joyal consented to the release of Stobbe Tuesday morning at a short bail hearing. The consent release takes effect immediately, reports the Free Press. (Canada.com)

    Wrongful-death suit dismissed  Jun 21, 2008
    On Friday, Court of Queen's Bench Justice Alan Macleod dismissed Mr. Hughes's allegations except those against doctors with the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, who failed to file relevant documents to ask for a dismissal. There's no evidence to support any claims against us, the teen's lawyer, David Gnam, told reporters outside the court. (Globe and Mail)

    Lamrock turns down ombudsman's advice on French immersion  Jun 20, 2008
    "The education minister announced March 14 that he was eliminating early French immersion and core French in Grade 1 and replacing it with intensive core French in Grade 5 and the option for French immersion at Grade 6.Soon after, Richard announced he was investigating the decision after receiving 200 letters of complaint.Last week, Justice Hugh McLellan of the New Brunswick Court of Queen's Bench quashed Lamrock's plan and ordered more public consultation. Lamrock immediately announced an... (Daily Gleaner)

    Queen's Bench to be Overhauled  Jun 20, 2008
    - Queen's Bench to be Overhauled ... Queen's Bench to be Overhauled ... Queen's Bench to be Overhauled. (Saskatoonhomepage.ca)

    Delay recommended for end of NS French immersion  Jun 19, 2008
    Last week, Justice Hugh McLellan of the Court of Queen's Bench sided with the parents, quashing the changes and ordering the minister to hold full public consultations. In response to last week's court ruling, Lamrock said the province has begun a comprehensive consultation that will give New Brunswickers the chance to share their views on how to improve the French language program. (Canada.com)

    'You didn't destroy us,' Svekla told  Jun 18, 2008
    "I wish to say nothing at this time," he told Court of Queen's Bench Justice Sterling Sanderman. In the past, there were common names for people like Svekla, Sanderman said as he issued his decision. (Canada.com)

    Edmonton killer Svekla sentenced to life  Jun 17, 2008
    In another lifetime, there were names for people like Svekla, Court of Queen's Bench Justice Sterling Sanderman said Monday at the close of the 40-year-old mechanic's sentencing hearing. "In another era, maybe another century, Mr. Svekla would be known as a cad, he'd be known as a louse, he'd be known as a low-life," Sanderman said. (Canada.com)

    Edmonton killer gets life, no parole for 17 years  Jun 17, 2008
    Mr. Svekla remained impassive, boxed between a pair of armed guards in Court of Queen's Bench. Mr. Svekla was convicted June 3 of killing Ms. Innes, 36, whom he befriended and with whom he did crack cocaine. (Globe and Mail)

    The ideal is impossible  Jun 14, 2008
    Unless there is evidence that Associate Chief Justice Jeffrey Oliphant of Manitoba's Court of Queen's Bench knew or knows Mr. Mulroney personally and has political or business connections to him, the respected Judge Oliphant seems a reasonable choice ... Mr. Martin argues that Judge Oliphant, who was appointed to the Court of Queen's Bench in 1985, and to the associate chief justice's post in 1990, owes his judicial career to Mr. Mulroney. (Globe and Mail)

    Allow one year for public debate on immersion  Jun 14, 2008
    Justice Hugh McLellan of the Court of Queen's Bench ruled Wednesday that changes to the French immersion programs were made with not enough public consultation, and there should be time for a full debate before a decision to move to a different system could be made. Parents who oppose Lamrock's plan consider it a partial victory. (Daily Gleaner)

    CDG Investments Inc. Enters Into Arrangement Agreement  Jun 14, 2008
    The completion of the transaction is subject to receipt of applicable regulatory and shareholder approvals, as well as approval of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta. A minimum of 66 2/3% of the votes cast by the shareholders of each of CDG and Preo must be voted in favour of the arrangement in order for it to be effected. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Mulroney-appointed judge to lead inquiry into Schreiber affair.  Jun 13, 2008
    Justice Jeffrey J. Oliphant was named a justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba on Aug. 22, 1985, when Mulroney was prime minister. On Dec. 24, 1990, while Mulroney was still in office, he was promoted to associate chief justice on the Manitoba bench. (Calgary Herald)

    Manitoba judge to head Mulroney-Schreiber inquiry  Jun 13, 2008
    Judge Oliphant, 64, is associate chief justice of Manitoba's Court of Queen's Bench. The announcement came seven months after Mr. Harper first promised a formal investigation into former prime minister Brian Mulroney's controversial financial dealings with arms lobbyist Karlheinz Schreiber. (Globe and Mail)

    Harper Appoints Jeffrey Oliphant to Head 1-Year Mulroney-Schreiber Inquiry  Jun 13, 2008
    Oliphant, 64, is currently an associate chief justice of the Court of Queen's Bench for the province of Manitoba. Mulroney, 69, said in April that he'll cooperate with the inquiry. (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    Pauchay will stand trial for criminal negligence  Jun 12, 2008
    Christopher Pauchay pleaded not guilty and elected the most direct route to trial -- rather than proceed through a preliminary hearing followed by a Queen's Bench judge or jury trial -- during a brief appearance in provincial court Wednesday. There would be little purpose served by choosing a lengthier process in this case, said his lawyer, Ron Piche, in an interview outside the community hall where court is held three days a week in this small prairie town about 250 kilometres northeast of... (Canada.com)

    N.B. parents win partial victory in French immersion case  Jun 12, 2008
    Mr. Justice Hugh McLellan of the Court of Queen's Bench ruled that the provincial government had not allowed time for proper input on a proposal to cancel the early immersion program, calling its actions "unfair and unreasonable.". He also criticized the province for circulating news releases that did not state clearly what was being planned and for releasing one on the Friday before a holiday. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    Two men must face trial in Mayerthorpe shootings  Jun 7, 2008
    The accused are next to appear in Court of Queen's Bench in Edmonton on July 25 to be arraigned and could enter pleas at that time. The Crown said it is not clear when the trial will actually begin. (Globe and Mail)

    Parents make case for judicial review of immersion decision  Jun 6, 2008
    On May 14 Paula Small and Patrick Ryan, two New Brunswick parents, filed affidavits at the Court of Queen's Bench in Saint John asking the court to review Lamrock's decision and seeking an injunction to reverse all decisions related to it ... Wednesday, lawyers for both sides met before Justice Hugh McLennan at the Court of Queen's Bench in Saint John to argue their cases. (Telegraph-Journal)

    Judge should be removed from office: panel  May 30, 2008
    Mr. Justice The Honourable Alan Wachowich, Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta. Kirby Chown, a lawyer with McCarthy T. (Globe and Mail)

    Beverly Rowbotham's husband returning to city for trial  May 29, 2008
    " Other relatives didn't return calls seeking comment. Rowbotham, 42, was found dead inside her tan Ford Crown Victoria in a gas station parking lot in Selkirk in the early morning of Oct. 25, 2000. Immediately after her killing, the RCMP assured the public there was no reason to fear a random killer was on the loose, but never said why. Rowbotham, Stobbe and their children had moved from Regina about five months before the slaying when Stobbe accepted a senior position on the provincial... (Winnipeg Free Press)

    Bernier to be quickly replaced  May 28, 2008
    Treasury Board President Vic Toews is reportedly being vetted for an appointment as a judge on Manitoba's Court of Queen's Bench, which would open his job. However, Mr. Harper would be pressed to find another MP in Manitoba to take a cabinet post. (Globe and Mail)

    Crown closes arguments against accused Edm. prostitute-killer  May 23, 2008
    The prosecutor urged Court of Queen's Bench Justice Sterling Sanderman to reject Svekla's claim that he only found Innes's body and moved it. A shackled Thomas Svekla is led out to a waiting vehicle after a court appearance in 2007. (Canada.com)

    Potential post for Toews raises ethical concerns  May 18, 2008
    Published reports yesterday stated that Mr. Toews, the president of the Treasury Board, is being vetted for a federal appointment to Manitoba's Court of Queen's Bench. Rumours that Mr. Toews might not seek re-election have circulated in Ottawa for some time, but his office insists he intends to run again. (Globe and Mail)

    Ruling on Mountie's burial may go to Supreme Court  May 17, 2008
    But last October, the Court of Queen's Bench concluded the move could go ahead. According to documents filed with the court, Grace Johnston said her son told his twin bother Lee, also an RCMP officer, that he wanted to be buried in Lac La Biche. (Globe and Mail)

    Rothmans Inc. Announces Financial Results for Fiscal 2008  May 16, 2008
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    Angry parents want N.B. judge to weigh in on early immersion  May 15, 2008
    Opponents filed an application in the Court of Queen's Bench yesterday seeking judicial review of the move, saying they weren't sufficiently consulted. "We realized that we only had one option, that the government wasn't interested in a thorough and thoughtful discussion or debate on what should be done with French second-language education in the province," said Tim Jackson, a parent organizer who had registered his son in French immersion for Grade 1 in September. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    EnCana plans to split along distinct business lines to create two Calgary-headquartered energy companies  May 12, 2008
    Reorganization to be completed through Plan of Arrangement The proposed reorganization will be carried out pursuant to a court-approved Plan of Arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act and is subject to receipt of favourable rulings from Canadian and U.S. tax authorities, shareholder approval, approval of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta, receipt of appropriate regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. The restructuring of the Canadian... (PR Newswire)

    EnCana Plans to Split Into Separate Companies for Oil Sands, Natural Gas  May 12, 2008
    6 billion), will apply for reorganization through the Court of Queen's Bench in Alberta under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The split will require shareholder and regulatory approval. (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    Closing arguments next in Svekla trial  May 11, 2008
    Testimony by more than 100 witnesses has been heard since the Court of Queen's Bench trial began on Feb. 19, following several months of voir dire hearings to determine if certain police evidence would be admitted. Svekla, 40, is charged with second-degree murder and interfering with human remains in the deaths of sex-trade workers Theresa Innes, 36, and Rachel Quinney, 19. (Edmonton Sun)

    Svekla's past may haunt him in trial  May 9, 2008
    Court of Queen's Bench Justice Sterling Sanderman ruled the evidence may be prejudicial but is so relevant and compelling it must be considered when he determines whether Svekla is guilty or innocent. The 40-year-old mechanic is charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of Rachel Quinney, 19, and Theresa Innes, 40. (Calgary Herald)

    New trial ordered in Edmonton internet luring case  Apr 13, 2008
    In the first trial, Court of Queen's Bench Justice John Agrios acquitted Legare because Legare had not intended to meet the girl. But the three-judge Court of Appeal panel ruled Parliament's internet luring law, passed in 2002, did not require physical contact for a crime to be committed. (CBC.ca)

    In Northern Ireland, a Civil Action  Apr 9, 2008
    Queen's Bench 2, a lofty, wood-paneled room in the High Court of Northern Ireland, has been turned into something like a busy library. The temporary shelves lining its walls hold thousands of documents in reach of a handful of lawyers in traditional wigs and gowns, making QB2 an unlikely final arena for what some once considered an act of war. (Time.com)

    First Calgary announces Court ordered adjournment of Annual and Special Shareholders' Meeting  Apr 8, 2008
    TSX: FCP AIM: FPL CALGARY, April 7 /CNW/ - First Calgary Petroleums Ltd. ("First Calgary" or the "Company") announces that the annual and special meeting of shareholders of First Calgary scheduled to be held in Calgary, Alberta on April 8, 2008 has been adjourned to April 18, 2008 by order of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta. The adjourned meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. (Calgary time) in the Imperial Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency, 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta. (Canada Newswire)

    First Calgary Petroleums Will Ask Canadian Court to Delay Shareholder Vote  Apr 8, 2008
    The company's hearing in Alberta's Court of Queen's Bench in Calgary is set to start at 3 p.m. local time. If the vote is rescheduled to April 18, the deadline for proxies will be extended to no later than 48 hours prior to the start of meeting, First Calgary said in today's statement. (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    Heritage Oil announces intention to list on the London Stock Exchange  Mar 28, 2008
    In addition, the court of Queen's Bench of Alberta has granted a final order to approve the Arrangement and the proposed Admission. Admission is expected to occur on 31 March 2008. (Canada Newswire)

    Linking corporate culture, plane crash called unfair  Mar 23, 2008
    "That culture they're talking about is a dying breed in my eyes. There's very little of that in the aviation industry today from what I've seen.'' A judge sentenced former pilot Mark Tayfel to two years of house arrest Thursday for his role in the 2002 crash that killed a man and injured four others. Print Edition - Section Front More National Stories Madam Justice Holly Beard of the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench said she can only hope the sentence handed down to Mr. Tayfel, 42, will deter... (Globe and Mail)

    Pilot in deadly crash avoids jail term  Mar 21, 2008
    Queen's Bench Justice Holly Beard ruled Thursday that Tayfel could remain in the community under a two-year conditional sentence for the June 2002 tragedy. His conditions include a daily curfew and 240 hours of community service work, which Beard hopes will involve speaking to young pilots about the errors he made during that fateful flight. (Canada.com)

    Parents of boy want justice not vengeance  Mar 18, 2008
    " Font:The victim's mother, standing beside his father, spoke at the sentencing hearing for the boy who killed him. The accused, now 17 years old, was convicted of manslaughter in December.A decision on his punishment is expected Tuesday.The identities of both boys are banned from publication under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.The victim was killed on Oct. 3, 2005. The boys were new friends, and they were playing with guns shortly before the shooting - according to testimony, first the teens... (Canada.com)

    Conviction tossed, but not because judge dozed  Mar 18, 2008
    Instead, the court took issue with photographic line-up evidence presented at trial, which tended to exculpate Mr. Chan, but was disregarded as irrelevant by Mr. Justice John Moore of the Court of Queen's Bench. In 2004, Judge Moore nodded off for perhaps five minutes during sentencing proceedings while Mr. Chan was testifying. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    Iteration Energy Ltd. Announces the Completion of the Previously Announced Merger with Cyries Energy Inc.  Mar 15, 2008
    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES./ CALGARY, March 10 /CNW/ - Iteration Energy Ltd. ("Iteration") (TSX: ITX) is pleased to announce that the acquisition of Cyries Energy Inc. ("Cyries") pursuant to a previously announced arrangement was completed March 7, 2008, subsequent to 99% Cyries securityholder approval and approval by the Court of Queen's Bench. As a result of completion of the arrangement, Cyries is a wholly-owned subsidiary of... (Canada Newswire)

    Builders Energy Services Trust Obtains Interim Order and Announces Mailing of Meeting Materials  Mar 7, 2008
    CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 6, 2008) - Builders Energy Services Trust (the "Trust") (TSX: - ) is pleased to announce that it obtained an interim order of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta on February 29, 2008 providing for, among other things, the holding of a special meeting of the unitholders of the Trust to approve the previously announced arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "Arrangement") with Essential Energy Services Trust ("Essential") ... The... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Wellco Energy Services Trust Announces Unitholder and Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta Approval for Plan of Arrangement  Mar 7, 2008
    Following the meeting, Wellco obtained a final order from the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta approving the Arrangement. ADVERTISEMENT. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Despres found guilty, not responsible of murders  Mar 6, 2008
    "The sheer brutality of the murders causes me to question whether they could have been done by a person who appreciated the wrongfulness of his actions," Justice William Grant of New Brunswick's Court of Queen's Bench said Wednesday. The judge's verdict comes in Despres' second trial on charges of first-degree murder in the slayings of Fred Fulton, 74, and Verna Decarie, 70, in April 2005. (CTV.ca)

    NuVista and Rider Announce Shareholder and Court Approval of Plan of Arrangement  Mar 4, 2008
    The Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta also granted today the Final Order required in connection with the Arrangement. Subject to the concurrent completion of an investment by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan ("OTPP") in 6,000,000 units of NuVista ("Units") for gross proceeds of $84,000,000 (the "Investment") and subject to the satisfaction of standard closing conditions, the combination of NuVista and Rider is expected to become effective March 4, 2008. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Wyrd Sisters Use Lawsuit, Not Sorcery, To Continue Harry Potter Battle  Mar 4, 2008
    has filed its own motion in Manitoba Court Of Queen's Bench that claims she hasn't made good on that. She's been ordered to pay a visit to the Winnipeg office of Warner Bros. (ChartAttack)

    Tanganyika Announces Fourth Quarter 2007 Results  Feb 29, 2008
    The Company acquired its interest in the Oudeh Block ("Oudeh") in 2003 pursuant to a Contract for Development and Production of Petroleum ("PSA") with the Government of Syria (the 'Government"). The objective of the contract, which has a term of 20 years with a provision for a five year extension, is to increase oil recovery and crude oil production within the block by applying enhanced oil recovery ("EOR") techniques. The Company began EOR through the use of thermal (steam) technology during... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Life sentence for Calgary train death is racist, mother says  Feb 28, 2008
    Pasqua, 27, must serve 12 years in prison before being eligible for parole, Court of Queen's Bench Justice John Rooke ruled Wednesday in a courtroom session during which Pasqua tearfully apologized to the family of the dead teenager. A jury convicted Pasqua last week of second-degree murder -- which carries an automatic life sentence -- in the death of Gage Prevost, 17, last August. (National Post)

    Who decides when enough is enough?  Feb 25, 2008
    Mr. Justice Perry Schulman of Court of Queen's Bench recently ruled in favour of the family, which had sued to maintain Mr. Golubchuk on life support contrary to the wishes of doctors. This is not a "religion versus medicine" issue. (Globe and Mail)

    Addict, 27, pushed teen in train path, jury finds  Feb 23, 2008
    During seven days of testimony at the Court of Queen's Bench, the jury heard that Ms. Pasqua and Mr. Prevost had been fighting on Aug. 1 over $10 worth of cocaine. At one point during the argument, the teen pushed Ms. Pasqua off the platform at a downtown train station and onto the empty tracks. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    ING Canada Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Results  Feb 20, 2008
    On February 8, 2008, a decision was rendered by the Court of Queen's Bench in Alberta which basically results in the lifting of the $4,000 cap on pain and suffering awards for minor injuries in the province. The decision has been appealed by the Alberta government but uncertainty remains over the ultimate outcome of the court's decision. (Canada Newswire)

    Former lawyer pleads not guilty to obstruction of justice  Feb 20, 2008
    Sporting messy grey hair and saggy jeans, Bomek pleaded not guilty in Court of Queen's Bench to one count of obstruction of justice. Bomek was disbarred from law societies in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba after he was sentenced to 3 1/2 years for having sex with male clients while working the Cree court circuit in the north between 2001 and 2002. (Canada.com)

    In a packed courtroom, four calm not-guilty pleas  Feb 20, 2008
    However, Mr. Finlayson told Mr. Justice Sterling Sanderman of the Court of Queen's Bench that the Crown intends to call about 120 witnesses and produce enough evidence, including intercepted phone calls made by Mr. Svekla, to prove his guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt.". Mr. Finlayson said that while the two victims were sex-trade workers, that "designation should not define their lives." Ms. Quinney and Ms. Innes were both mothers. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    ING Canada boosts dividend  Feb 20, 2008
    ING Canada noted that on Feb. 8, the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta rendered a decision lifting the $4,000 cap on pain and suffering awards for minor injuries resulting from auto accidents. The decision has been appealed by the government of Alberta. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Doctors ordered by judge to keep man on life support  Feb 14, 2008
    In extending an injunction preventing doctors from taking Samuel Golubchuk off a ventilator and feeding tube, Justice Perry Schulman of Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench said if Golubchuk was allowed to die before a full trial is held on the issue "no relief at trial could adequately compensate him or his family for the loss."If the injunction is continued, the plaintiff may, during his lifetime, be afforded an opportunity to be heard fully on his legal, religious and Charter positions," Schulman... (Canada.com)

    Jury deliberations continue in Saskatchewan grow-op trial  Feb 14, 2008
    The seven-woman, five-man jury returned to the courtroom briefly this morning after seeking further clarification from Court of Queen's Bench Justice Frank Gerein on the law. Among the questions, the jury appeared to be struggling with the issue of whether or not someone can produce marijuana yet not intend to produce it. (Canada.com)

    Twin Butte Energy Ltd. Announces Closing of Strategic Combination With E4 Energy Inc.  Feb 9, 2008
    The Arrangement was approved at the special meeting of shareholders of E4 and by the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta on February 7, 2008. Holders of common shares of E4 voted 99. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Fortis Earns Record $193 Million in 2007  Feb 7, 2008
    On March 24, 2006, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta (the "Crown") filed a statement of claim in the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta in the Judicial District of Edmonton against FortisAlberta. The Crown's claim is that the Company is responsible for a fire that occurred in October 2003 in an area of the Province of Alberta commonly referred to as Poll Haven Community Pasture. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Retrial of native leader called vindictive'  Feb 2, 2008
    Chief Justice Robert Laing of the Court of Queen's Bench ruled the lower court judge erred by not taking into account whether the comments were made spontaneously and in anger. The Crown appealed to the province's top court. (Globe and Mail)

    Baltic Resources and PhosCan Chemical Finalize Arrangement Agreement; Shareholder Meetings Scheduled for March 4, 2008  Feb 2, 2008
    TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 1, 2008) - Baltic Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ) announced today that it has entered a definitive Arrangement Agreement with PhosCan Chemical Corp. providing for a Plan of Arrangement (the "Arrangement") to implement the merger originally announced on October 29, 2007 and has obtained an interim order from the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta in respect of the Arrangement. Pursuant to the Arrangement, Baltic and PhosCan will combine their interest in the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Workplace safety trumps human rights  Jan 31, 2008
    However, the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench overturned the lower court decision and found that Mr. Chiasson had been discriminated against based upon a perceived disability, following the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Entrop v. Imperial Oil ... The Court chose not to follow Entrop, overturned the decision of the Court of Queen's Bench and held that the dismissal of Mr. Chiasson was not a violation of Alberta human rights legislation. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Court hears from victim's family in Gearhart trial  Jan 30, 2008
    Court of Queen's Bench Justice Dennis Hart had minutes earlier made his ruling that will send Gearhart, 29, before the Alberta Mental Health Review Board within 45 days and to likely spend at least several years at the secure Alberta Hospital in Edmonton for extensive treatment. Hart told court he was satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt on all the evidence and psychiatric opinions presented to him at trial, as well as agreement between Crown prosecutors Gary Cornfield and Bina Border and defence... (Canada.com)

    Peerless Shareholders Approve Arrangement With Petrobank  Jan 26, 2008
    Peerless has also received a final order of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta approving the Arrangement. Subject to the completion of certain closing matters, it is anticipated that the Arrangement will become effective on January 28, 2008. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Petrobank and Peerless Amend Terms of Proposed Arrangement  Jan 23, 2008
    In addition to Peerless shareholder approval, the completion of the Arrangement is also subject to the final approval of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta and all applicable regulatory authorities. If all necessary approvals are obtained, Petrobank and Peerless anticipate that the Arrangement will become effective on or about January 28, 2008. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Court hears of Gearhart's mental state as murder trial proceeds  Jan 22, 2008
    Crown prosecutor Gary Cornfield told Court of Queen's Bench Justice Dennis Hart that he and defence lawyer Noel O'Brien have agreed that Gearhart committed the physical acts the day before his fourth anniversary, but added, "the issue is whether he is not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder.". Gearhart drove to Eckville after the vicious attack on his in-laws and purchased gas for his vehicle, still wearing the same blood-covered shirt and shorts he had been wearing at the... (Canada.com)

    Spry Energy Ltd. Announces Completion of Acquisition of Private Company Golden Eagle Energy Inc.  Jan 16, 2008
    Following the meeting, the Arrangement was also approved by the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench. Upon successful completion of the Arrangement, Mr. Daryl Gilbert, formerly the Chairman of the Board of Golden Eagle, was appointed as a director of Spry. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

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