LawNet Alberta is a portal or collection of links to law-related information and educational resources on justice and legal issues of interest to Albertans. purpose is to create an educated public who understands their rights and responsibilities under the law, and who knows where to go for legal help ...
Read More →You’re invited to attend the following Family Law Workshops February 15, 2011 9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. The A-B-C’s of the Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act This workshop helps participants navigate their way through Children’s Services and explores the legal rights, programs, and resources available to families. The target audience is frontline family support ...
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Nearly 1000 youth and young professionals will explore the theme Our World. Our Water. The Ignite Change Now! Global Youth Assembly (GYA) 2011, is expected to attract and unite hundreds of youth and young professionals from all backgrounds and inspire them to turn ripples into waves as they explore ...
Read More →It’s time for a complete overhaul of BC’s legal aid system, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and West Coast LEAF (Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund). “Our system is in crisis,” says Alison Brewin, Executive Director of West Coast LEAF and co-author of ...
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From a Council of Canadians with Disabilities article: Can you imagine living on less than $10,000 a year? Many Canadians assume that people with disabilities are well provided for. Few, unless they have a family member with a disability, understand that disability and poverty are largely synonymous - disability can lead ...
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A Government of AlbertaNews Release confirms new legislation that aims to make it easier for Albertans to plan their estates has been introduced in the legislature. The new Wills and Succession Act would repeal and replace several outdated statutes. “Alberta society has greatly changed since this legislation was last ...
Read More →We thought it might be helpful to post some questions we get asked a lot: Q: Is Public Legal Education the same as Legal Aid? A: No. PLE is grant funded by the Alberta Law Foundation to provide legal information, resources, and seminars to the NE Region of Alberta. Q: Is there a ...
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Lunchtime Seminar on Pardons, Processes & FAQs: Know the Facts... A pardon allows people who were convicted of a criminal offence, but have completed their sentence and demonstrated they are law-abiding citizens for a prescribed number of years, to have their criminal record kept separate and apart from other criminal records. Many ...
Read More →Hello everyone…as you can see, PLEonline has undergone a makeover. We believe in sustainability and moving our website to Wordpress will help us achieve this. Not only can we take advantage of the mobility of this content management system, but we can utilize many of its capabilities (plugins, widgets etc.) ...
. Read More →Traffic Safety Fair-Kikino School/Journeys School-Partner-Community Event November 29, 2010 12:45-3:00pm Partners: Bev Littlechilds- Traffic Safety Coordinator; Shelley Jackson- Portage College Public Legal Education; Pauline Thompson-Community Services Coordinator; Conts.Bennett, LLB RCMP. Session Schedule: Community and guests welcome anytime during event. 12:45-1:45 Gr. ECS/1-2/3-4 will rotate through the following sessions in the gym 1. Child Safety Seat and Baby Equipment 2. Bike Safety 3. ATV safety 4. Bus ...
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