portage college public legal education resource directory 2015-2016

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ABOUT US ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

PROVINCIAL SERVICES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

COURTHOUSES (ALBERTA JUSTICE) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH (ST. PAUL) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 PROVINCIAL COURTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

ALBERTA CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

PROVINCIAL COURT LIBRARY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4

LEGAL SERVICES ALBERTA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

ALBERTA LAW LINE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

ALBERTA MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM--------------------------------------------------------- 5

ALBERTA OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5

CHILD AND YOUTH ADVOCATE (OFFICE OF THE) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6

DIAL-A-LAW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

LEGAL SERVICES ALBERTA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

YOUTH CRIMINAL DEFENCE OFFICE (LEGAL AID) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 7

LAWYER LISTINGS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

R.C.M.P DETACHMENTS & VICTIM SERVICES --------------------------------------------------------- 12

COMMUNITY SERVICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15

COMMUNITY INTER-AGENCIES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES & RESOURCES ---------------------------------------------------------- 20

PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION INFORMATION & RESOURCES --------------------------------------- 24

PLE RESOURCE DIRECTORY UPDATE FORM ---------------------------------------------------------- 28

NOTES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29



The Portage College Public Legal Education (PLE) Program is a public service initiative offered

in partnership with the Alberta Law Foundation. The program offers learning opportunities to

individuals, families, and communities throughout North Eastern Alberta through the provision

of information, resources, and education on a variety of legal topics. Some areas of interest

might include:

o Aboriginal Rights & Law o Consumer Law (Credit and

Debtor) o Criminal Law o Going to Court (Court Processes) o Employment Law

o Family Law o Human Rights Law o Immigration Law o Wills and Estates o Youth Criminal Law

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?

The Portage College PLE Program is in a unique position being the only rural based PLE program in Alberta. In order to deliver effective and valuable community-based programming PLE must collaborate and form partnerships with many communities and organizations across our service region to carry out our program goals and objectives.

PRIOR SESSIONS WE HAVE OFFERED

The following are examples of seminars that have been offered by the Public Legal Education Program throughout the Northeast region.

o A-B-C’s of the Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act

o Applying for a Records Suspension (formerly a Pardon): Step by Step Guidance

o FASD and the Justice System o Legal Research 101 o Processes of the Criminal Justice

System

o Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA)

o Traffic Safety & the Law o Victims Services Protocols o Wills and Estate Planning o Youth Criminal Justice Act: Life

with a Criminal Record

Portage College Public Legal Education has a website located at www.PLEonline.ca where you can learn about upcoming seminars, workshops and other events. You can find us on at facebook.com/portagecollegeple and on at twitter.com/pleonline.

If you have an idea for a PLE workshop in your classroom, organization or community, please

get in touch with us. We will help you coordinate a workshop and/or connect you with

resources. Most sessions are free!



COURTHOUSES (ALBERTA JUSTICE)

Court of Queen’s Bench (St. Paul)

4705-50 St. St. Paul, AB Emergency …………………………………………….………………. 780-645-6324 Toll Free ………………………………………………………………. 1-800-623-0715

Provincial Courts

Athabasca, 4903-50 St. ………………………………….…………….. 780-675-4210 Bonnyville, 4902-50 Ave. ……………………………………………… 780-826-3438 Boyle, 5006-3 St. ………………………………………….……………. 780-689-4141 Cold Lake, 5323-48 Ave. ………………………………………….…… 780-594-4266 Ft. Saskatchewan, 10504-1000 Ave. ………………………………….. 780-998-1200 Lac La Biche, 9503 Beaver Hill Road ………………………………….. 780-623-5260 Lloydminster, 5124-50 St. ……………………….…………………….. 780-871-6450 St. Paul, 4704-50 St. …………………………………………………… 780-645-6324 Wainwright, 738-2 Ave. …………………………………………….….. 780-842-7575

ALBERTA CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

Regional Prosecutions Head Office ………………………..…………. 780-427-6156

Suite 1110, Oxford Tower, 10235 – 101 Street, Edmonton, AB. T5J 3E9

Ft Saskatchewan Regional Crown Office ……………………………. 780-998-1269

104, Market Square Shopping Centre, 10404 – 99th Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan,

AB T8L 3W2

St Paul Regional Crown Office ……………………………….…..…… 780-645-6381 4th Floor, 5025-49 Ave., St. Paul AB, T0A 3A4 (Fax) 780-645-6363

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICES

Cold Lake, 5013-51 St. ………………………………….………….…...……… 780-594-3348

Lac La Biche, Prov. Bldg., 9503 Beaverhill Rd. ………………….……………. 780-623-5233

Llyoydminster, 5124-50 St. ………………………………….……….………... 780-871-6470

St. Paul, 5025-49 Ave. ……………………………………….….…………….. 780-645-6320

Vegreville, #123-4809-50 St. ……………………………….…………...…….. 780-632-5407

PROVINCIAL COURT LIBRARY

St. Paul Courthouse, 4704-50 St.……………………………….……… 780-614-6412 Box 1900, St. Paul AB, T0A 3A0



ALBERTA LAW LINE

Alberta Law Line is a province wide program of Legal Aid Alberta. The Law Line is a free service

that provides legal information and referrals to Albertans and provides legal advice to eligible

callers over the telephone. All calls are confidential. Service Available: Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. - 4

p.m. (except Wed. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Edmonton Area …………………………….……………………………..……. 780-644-7777

Toll Free …………………………….…………………………….…………… 1-866-845-3425

ALBERTA MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

The Alberta Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) is authorized by the Alberta Maintenance Enforcement Act to collect child and spousal maintenance granted by the courts. MEP can also enforce certain types of maintenance agreements. The MEP website includes information sheets outlining how to get started with the program, as well as information and forms for the creditor, the debtor and the employer. A glossary provides the terms and definitions used by the Maintenance Enforcement Program. Visit the MEP website at www.albertamep.gov.ab.ca

7th Floor, J.E. Brownlee Building 10365 - 97 Street, Edmonton AB. T5J3W7

Edmonton Area …………………………….……………………………..……. 780-422-5555 Toll Free ………………………………………………………………………………310-0000 (Then ask for 780-422-5555)

ALBERTA OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN

The Ombudsman conducts impartial investigations on receipt of written complaints for individuals who believe they have been treated unfairly by the provincial government. The authority to investigate these complaints is given by the Alberta Ombudsman Act. The Ombudsman is independent of government and has broad powers to investigate actions, decisions, practices and procedures of Alberta government departments, boards, agencies and commissions.

2800-10303 Jasper Avenue Edmonton AB. T5J5C3

Edmonton …………………………………………………….....………...…… 780-427-2756 Toll-free …………………………………………………...…....…………...……… 310-0000 (Then ask for 780-427-2756)



CHILD AND YOUTH ADVOCATE (OFFICE OF THE)

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, mandated to work with vulnerable young people. The OCYA provides individual and systemic advocacy for children and youth receiving “designated services” as defined under the Child and Youth Advocate Act. This includes young people receiving or attempting to access services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, as well as youth involved with the youth justice system. The OCYA also provides access to legal representation for children and youth receiving child intervention services, provides public education, and conducts investigations into systemic issues in the event of the serious injury or death of a young person receiving designated services. Visit OCYA website at www.ocya.alberta.ca #600, 9925 109 Street, Edmonton, AB. T5K 2J8 Phone ………………………………………………...……..…………………… 780-422-6056

Toll Free ……………………………………………………………..…….…… 1-800-661-3446

DIAL-A-LAW

Dial-a-Law provides the general public with basic information about the law and the legal system. There are over 170 recorded topics of the law for people to access 24 hours a day. There is no other service of this nature in the province.

The Law on Tape …………………………………………….…….……………. 1-800-332-1091

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

The Lawyer Referral Service is a program operated by the Law Society of Alberta to assist people in finding a lawyer who will provide them with the legal services they require. It is an information service and is not connected with Legal Aid – nor does it provide any form of financially subsidized legal service. A member of the public may phone toll-free from anywhere in Alberta by dialing:

Toll Free ………………………………………….…………….…..……..……….1-800-661-1095

*Toll free number valid only in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Lower Mainland British Columbia, Yukon,

Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.



LEGAL SERVICES ALBERTA

Legal Services Alberta (formerly Legal Aid) Offers innovative and cost effective legal services for low income Albertans. Based on financial eligibility, services provided may include referrals, information, legal information/brief services and/or full representation. Visit online at www.legalaid.ab.ca

Box 121, 4902-50 Street St. Paul AB, T0A 3A0 Fax: 780-645-4222

Regular Office Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed from 12 p.m. -1 p.m.

Toll Free …………………………….………………………………………… 1-866-845-3425

St. Paul ……………………………….…………………………………………. 780-646-9125

Rite Line: ………………………………….………………… 310-000 then dial 780-646-9125

YOUTH CRIMINAL DEFENCE OFFICE (LEGAL AID)

Immediate legal advice for youth under arrest – 24 hours/7 days a week. Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the call will be forwarded to a call centre answering service. The call answering service will contact the on-call lawyer. Calgary …………………………….…………………………………………….. 403-297-4400

Edmonton …………………………….………………………………………….. 780-422-8383

http://www.legalaid.ab.ca/

tel:1-866-845-3425



LAWYER LISTING – JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF ST. PAUL & ATHABASCA AREA

Note: please refer to www.lawyernetwork.ca for up-to-date listings of lawyers in Alberta and across Canada.

ATHABASCA

Aspen Law Office Barrister & Solicitor www.aspenlawoffice.ca

Box 390, 202 – 4902 – 48 St., Athabasca, AB. T9S 1V8

PH: 780- 675-5349 Fax: 780-675-3161 Toll Free: 1-866-756-9554

Veraeghe Law Office Barrister & Solicitor

4902 – 48 St. Athabasca AB. T9S 1V8

PH: 780-675-2534 Fax: 780-675-3161

BONNYVILLE

Michel G. Fontaine

Suite 1-10169 104 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 1A5

PH: 780-826-5400 Toll Free: 1-800-656-7955

Darlene M. Fayant

Box 7820, 4901 – 50 Ave. Bonnyville AB, T9N 2J1

PH : 780-826-7274 Fax: 780-826-7203

Wood & Wiebe

Box 8060, 4811 – 50 Ave. Bonnyville AB, T9N 2J3

PH : 780- 826-5767 Fax: 780-826-4654

BOYLE

Brian Lidell 5100 – 3 St. Boyle AB T0A 0M0

PH: 780-689-5054

COLD LAKE

Grey Munday Stolfa LLP

5110 – 51 Ave., Cold Lake AB PH: 780-594-0299 Fax: 780-594-0211

Todd Drake Williams Findlater LLP

Box 908, 4807 – 51 St., Cold Lake AB, T9M 1P2

PH: 780-594-7157 Fax: 780- 594-7155

LAC LA BICHE

Benson Law Office Area of Practice: General (no family, no civil)

Box 574, 10120 – 101 Ave., Lac La Biche AB, T0A 2C0

PH: 780-623-4177 Fax: 780-623-2266

Kozina Law Office

Box 1439, 10130 Alta Ave., Lac La Biche AB, T0A 2C0

780-623-4818 Fax: 780-623-2933

http://www.aspenlawoffice.ca/



Patrice Taylor Barrister, Avocat, Defence Attorney

P.O. Box 627, Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0 Suite 206 Century Place 10104- 101 Street

PH: 780-936-2130 Fax: 1-866-383-9271 Text: 780-573-7804

Email: [email protected]

Veraeghe Law Office Barrister and Solicitor

10140 – 101 Ave., Lac La Biche AB, T0A 2C0

PH: 780-623-7440 Fax: 780-675-3161

LLOYDMINSTER

Clements and Smith Law Office

#103, 5004 -18 St., Lloydminster AB, T9V 1V4

PH: 780-875-7999 Fax: 780-875 1020

Hall & Revering Barristers & Solicitor

5018 – 50 Ave., Lloydminster AB, T9V 1V4

PH : 780-875 9800 Fax: 780-875-8150

Knight Law Office

4912 – 50 Ave., Lloydminster AB, S9V 1K5

PH: 780-875-9555 Fax: 780- 875-9557

Kindrachuck Law Office

5014 – 48 St., Lloydminster AB, T9V 0H8

PH: 780-875-6600 Fax: 780-875-6601

Lonsdale Law Office

Box 1248, 5117 – 48 St., Lloydminster AB, T9V 0H8

PH: 780-875-5158 Fax: 780-875-6547

Martinez Meunier & Sholter Box 1010, Lloydminster AB, S9V 1E9

PH: 780-875-4480 Fax: 780-875-4481

Polischuk, Celene – Rose J.

#1, 4602 – 50 Ave., Lloydminster AB, T9V 0W3

PH: 780-875-4276 Fax: 780-808-2981

Robertson Moskal

Box 1680, 3801A – 51 Ave., Lloydminster AB, S9V 1K6

PH: 780-875-7671 Fax: 780-875-9498

Politeski, Strilchuck & Milen

Box 20, 5009 – 47 St., Lloydminster AB, S9V 0X9

PH: 780-875-2288 Fax: 780-875-3479

SMOKY LAKE

Wheatley Sadownik

45 White Earth St., Smoky Lake AB, T0A 3C0

PH: 780-656 4119 Fax: 780-420-6327



ST. PAUL

Lamoureux Culham LLP – Barristers and Solicitors www.stpaul-law.ca

4713 – 50 St., St. Paul AB, T0A 3A4

PH: 780-645-5202 Fax: 780-645-6507

Area of Practice: Criminal, Civil Litigation, Wills and Estates, Real Estate, Family, Criminal, Corporate and Commercial Law, Personal Injury.

Morrow & Associates Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries Public www.morrowtchir.ca

Box 336, 5226 – 50 Ave., St. Paul AB, T0A 3A0

PH: 780-645-2981 Fax: 780- 645-3801

Area of Practice: Criminal, Civil Litigation, General

New Beginning Law www.newbeginninglaw.ca Box 1691, 4902-50th Street, St Paul, AB T0A 3A0 Phone: 780-645-0050 Area of Practice: Family Law, Elder Law, Employment Law, Immigration, Independent Legal Advice, Negotiation and Mediation, Wills & Estates, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives.

Portage College Public Legal Education would like to give acknowledgement and thanks to

the law offices of Lamoureux Culham LLP, Morrow and Associates and New Beginning Law

for their contributions and pro-bono participation in our programming.

Richard R. Holeton Professional Corporation

4405 – 50 Ave., St. Paul AB, T0A 3A3

PH: 780-645-1866 Fax: 780-645-1940

Trevor R. Lee

4904 – 49 St., St. Paul AB, T0A 3A0

PH: 780-645 1177 Fax: 780-645 3366

Hajduk Gibbs

Box 367, 4221 – 50 Ave., St. Paul AB, T0A 3A0

PH: 780-645-6663 Fax: 780-645-6664



VEGREVILLE

Duncan & Craig LLP

Box 700, 4914 – 50 St., Vegreville AB, T9C 1R7

PH: 780-632-2877 Fax: 780-632-2898 Toll Free: 1-800-782-9409

Damon D. Himsl Box 1838, 5005, 50 Ave., Vegreville AB, T9C 1T1

PH: 780-632-6301 Fax: 780-632-2090

Kuzyk & Bombak Box 929, 5038 – 50 Ave., Vegreville AB, T9C 1S1

PH: 780-632-4552 Fax: 780-632-4553

Lowell M. Starko Box 1178, 5131 – 50 St., Vegreville AB, T9V 1S3

PH: 780-632-3551 Fax: 780-632-7041

VERMILLION

Crerar Duncan F. Law Office

4936 – 50 Ave., Vermillion Prof. Bldg, Vermillion AB

PH: 780-853-5388 Fax: 780-853-5389

Reynols & Flemke

4936 – 50 Ave., Vermillion Prof. Bldg, Vermillion AB

PH: 780-853-5339 Fax: 780-853-4200

Wheat Law Office 5042 – 49 Ave., Vermillion AB, T9X 1B7

PH: 780- 853-4707 Fax: 780- 853-4499 Email: [email protected]

WAINWRIGHT

Nickerson Roberts

608 – 10 St., Wainright AB, T5X 2B3

PH: 780-842-6158 Fax: 780-842-3411

Rodunsky Law Office

#1, 1032 – Ave., Wainright AB, T9W 5A1

PH: 780- 842-3396 Fax:780-842-6104

mailto:[email protected]



Unless otherwise noted the Victim Services phone number is the same as the RCMP Detachment.

All areas Emergencies Only…………………………………………………...…Dial 911

ATHABASCA

Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………….……….…… 780-675-4252 Administration Information ………………………………………...…………… 780-675-5122 Victim Services ………………………………………..……………………..….. 780-675-5077

BONNYVILLE

Complaints/Emergencies ……………………………………...…..……………. 780-826-3358 Administration Information ………………………………………...…………... 780-826-3350 Victim Services ………………………………………..………………………….. 780-826-6123

BOYLE

Complaints/Emergencies …………………………………………..……………. 780-689-3622 Administration Information…………………………………….…..…………… 780-689-4081

COLD LAKE

Complaints/Emergencies …………………………………………..……………. 780-594-3301 Administration Information ………………………………………..…………... 780-594-3302 Victim Services ………………………………………..………………………….. 780-815-3130

CONKLIN

Complaints/Emergencies …………………………………………..…………… 780-559-2245 Administration Information …………………………………………..………….. 780-559-2111

ELK POINT

Complaints/Emergencies …………………………………………..…………… 780-724-3829 Administration Information ……………………………………..…..…………. 780-724-3964

GLENDON

Complaints/Emergencies …………………………………………..…………… 780-645-8888 Administration Information ………………………………….……...………….. 780-645-8870 Victim Services ………………………………………..…………………………. 780-645-8858

GRASSLAND

Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………..……………… 780-689-3622 Administration Information ………………………………………..…………… 780-689-4081

HAIRY HILL

Complaints/ Emergencies ……………………………………...…..…………… 780-657-2760 Administration Information ………………………………………..……...…… 780-657-2820



LAC LA BICHE

Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………….……………. 780-623-4380 Administration Information ………………………………………..…………… 780-623-4012

LAMONT

Dispatch 24 Hours Fort Saskatchewan ………………………….…..………….. 780-992-6100 Administration Information ……………………………………….….………… 780-992-6104

LLOYDMINSTER

Complaints/ Emergencies ………………………………………..………...…… 306-825-6350 Victim Services Complaints/ Emergencies …………………………………..…. 306-825-1380

MARWAYNE

Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………….……....…………… 780-846-2897 Administration Information ……………………………….………..………….. 780-846-2870

MUNDARE

Complaints/Emergencies …………………………………………..…………… 780-632-2155 Administration Information …………………………………….…..………….. 780-632-2223

REDWATER

Dispatch (24 hrs) ………………………………………………..………………. 780-942-3600 Administration Information ……………………………….………..………….. 780-942-3607 Victim Assistance ………………………………………..….…..………………. 780-942-3704

SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION

Complaint Line ………………………………………..…………...…………… 780-726-3798 Administration Information ………………………………………...………….. 780-726-3201

SMOKY LAKE

Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………..……………… 780-656-3691 Administration Information ……………………………………………………. 780-656-3550

ST. PAUL

Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………..……...……… 780-645-8888 Administration Information ………………………..……….……..…………… 780-645-8870 Victim Services ………………………………………………..………………... 780-645-8858 Victim Services Fax Number ……………………………………………………. 780-645-8875

TWO HILLS

Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………..…..………….. 780-657-2760 Administration Information ………………………………………..…………… 780-657-2820

VEGREVILLE

Complaints/Emergencies …………………………………………..……………. 780-632-2155 Administration Information ……………………………….………..…………... 780-632-2223



Victim Services ………………………………………..……….…….................... 780-632-2718

VERMILLION

Complaints/Emergencies …………………………….……………..………….. 780-853-5781 Administration Information …………………………………….…..………….. 780-853-4441 Victim Services ………………………………………..……………................... 780-853-2839

WAINWRIGHT

Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………..……………… 780-842-4461 Administrative Information ………………………………………..….……….. 780-842-4463 Crime Prevention/Victim Services …………………………………………..….. 780-842-4490

WHITEFISH LAKE/GOODFISH LAKE Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………..……………… 780-636-3968 Administrative Information ………………………………………..….……….. 780- 636-7000 Victim Services ………………………………………..……………..................... 780-636-3373

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE IN ALBERTA - K DIVISION

K Division RCMP provides federal, provincial, municipal and First Nations policing services in Alberta through 111 detachments with more than 3067 regular (sworn) and 311 civilian members, 442 public service employees and about 400 municipal employees. K Division RCMP Headquarters 11140 - 109 Street, Edmonton, AB. T5G 2T4

Email: [email protected] (The RCMP does not accept reports of crime via email)

In case of emergency, call 911 or your local RCMP complaint number.



CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE

If you suspect a child is being abused, call 310‑0000 to get the telephone number of your local

office or call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1‑800‑387‑5437 (KIDS) to speak with a caseworker.

Toll Free (confidential reporting) ………………….................…………….. 1‑800‑387‑5437

CRISIS CENTRES/WOMEN’S SHELTERS

Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter

24 hours/7 days a week covers Calgary, Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and Southern Alberta to provide a safe, short-term refuge to battered women with and without children, psychologically or emotionally abused women, adult female sexual assault victims, and women requiring emergent accommodation. Call for information on other shelters in Alberta.

Toll Free: ………………………………………………………………………… 1-866-346-5643

Cold Lake – Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre

Business Phone: 780-594-5095 Crisis Phone: 780-594-3353 Toll Free:1-866-594-0533 Shelter Email: [email protected] Website: www.dmscc.ca

CRIME STOPPERS ASSOCIATION OF EDMONTON AND NORTHERN ALBERTA

Crime Stoppers is a charitable not-for-profit organization that provides a anonymous phone line that rewards individuals up to $2000, who report tips regarding crimes. Crime Stopper’s mission for the past 30 years is simply to improve community safety and reduce victimization in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

P.O. Box 76089, Edmonton, AB. T6H 5Y7 E-mail: [email protected]

Toll Free: …………………………………………………………………………………. 1-800-222-8477



Desmarais & Wabasca – Bigstone Cree Nation Women’s Emergency Shelter

Business Phone: 780-891-3905 Crisis Phone: 780-891-3333 Toll Free: 1-877-891-5233

Fort McMurray – Unity House (Fort McMurray Family Crisis Society)

Business Phone: 780-743-4691 Crisis Phone: 780-743-1190 Shelter Email: [email protected]

Lac La Biche - Hope Haven Society

Business Phone: 780-623-3104 Crisis Phone: 780-623-3100 Toll Free Number: 1-866-727-4673 Shelter Email: [email protected]

Lloydminster - The Lloydminster Interval Home Society

Business Phone: 780-808-5282 Crisis Phone: 780-875-0966 Shelter Email: [email protected] Website: www.intervalhome.ab.ca

St. Paul - Columbus House of Hope – St. Paul & District Crisis Centre

Business Phone: 780-645-5132 Crisis Phone: 780-645-5195 Toll Free Number: 1-800-263-3045 Shelter Email: [email protected] Website: www.stpaulcrisiscentre.ca

LAKELAND CENTRE FOR FASD (FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER)

The LCFASD coordinates a multidisciplinary FASD Diagnostic and Assessment Team for children and adults in the service area. This team is mobile and travels throughout the Lakeland area. Referrals can be made by calling the Centre and discussing your situation in confidence. The Centre offers Diagnostic Services for children and adults; resource information; resource development; a mothers-to-be mentorship program and summer camp.

5008-50 Ave, Box 479 Cold Lake, AB. T9M 1P1 Email: [email protected] www.lcfasd.com Phone: …………………………………………………………………………. 1-780-594-9905 Toll Free: ……………………………………………………………………….. 1-877-594-5454

LIFE EVENTS - ALBERTA GOVERNMENT CITIZENS SERVICES INTIATIVE

Life events... things happen! That's why the Alberta Government have put together this easy to access website with lots of links and useful tips and information for our little ups and downs though out our life in Alberta. Log on to www.programs.alberta.ca and search for “life events”.

There are 13 different life events they have put together, including:

o Finding a Job

o Getting Married

o Becoming a Parent

o Raising Children



o Renting or Buying a Home

o Moving to or Around Alberta

o Losing Your Wallet

o Getting Divorced

o Needing Social Supports

o Dealing with a Crisis

o Retiring or Turning 65

o Needing Continuing Care

o Dealing with Death

Edmonton ………………………………………………………………..…….... 780-415-6247

Toll Free: ………………………………………………….…………………………. 310-0000

(The ask for 780-415-6247)

FAMILY JUSTICE SERVICES

Family Justice Services are a group of programs and services offered by Alberta Justice in collaboration with the courts of Alberta. Family Justice Services works directly with individuals and also with the judges of the Alberta Provincial Court and Court of Queen's Bench to help people get appropriate solutions for their family law issues. Family Court Counsellors provide services, at no cost, to families who are involved in parenting disputes and are living separate and apart. The service is designed for people who are not represented by a lawyer. For more information visit their webpage at www.albertacourts.ab.ca and search for Family Justice Services.

Room 8077, John E Brownlee Building, 10365-97 St. Edmonton, AB

Mediation Services ………………………………….…………………………… 780-427-8329 Family Court Services ………………………………….………………………… 780-427-8343

NATIVE COUNSELLING SERVICES OF ALBERTA

NCSA Courtworker Services are available free of charge to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, and include in-court client support, provision of information to the court on available community resources, explaining court procedures to the accused in plain language, translation services for those who require them, entering pleas, speaking to sentence, and adjournment, as well as the provision of emotional support to clients throughout the court process. For more information, and NE Alberta locations, refer to the Aboriginal Communities and Resources section of this publication.

PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE (ALBERTA’S OFFICE OF THE)

Alberta's Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee acts in the best interest of Albertans over the age of 18 years who are unable to make personal or financial decisions on their own, and administers the property of represented adults, minor children, and deceased persons, when they are the most appropriate resource to provide support and protection.

Northeast Region - #318 Provincial Bldg., 5025-49 Ave., St. Paul AB T0A 3A4

Phone ……………………………………………………………………………... 780‑645‑6278



SENIORS ABUSE HOTLINE

Crisis Support Centre - If you are a senior experiencing abuse, or suspect a senior you know is being abused, call the seniors’ abuse helpline. The helpline is available 24 hours a day for support, referrals, and crisis intervention.

Phone ………………………………………………….….……………………... 780--454-8888

ST. PAUL DIVERSION SERVICE

The Provincial Diversion Program helps ensure that, whenever possible, adults and adolescents

with a mental illness who commit low risk minor offences and come into conflict with the law

receive appropriate care, support and treatment in the community rather than in the criminal

justice system. When eligible for Diversion Service, and with consent, the individual receives

community based care and treatment that focuses on the specific mental health or life skills

issues that may have contributed to the commission of the offence.

Mental Health Bldg., 4713-48 Avenue, St. Paul, Alberta. T0A 3A3

Phone …………………….…………………….…………………………………... 780-645-1850

REGION 7 SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES SOCIETY

Basesdin Bonnyville, the Region Sexual Assault Services is mandated to bring specialized sexual

assault counselling to survivors and their families and serves Cold Lake, Bonnyville, St. Paul, Lac

La Biche, and Elk Point, including First Nations Communities and Métis Settlements.

Referrals or Appointments ……………….………………………………………. 780-815-4456

24-hour support line ………………………………………………………………. 306-825-8255

WJS CANADA NORTHEAST FAMILY SERVICES

WJS offers an array of services designed to reunite and strengthen families and youth by

providing them with specialized supports, linking them to communities, and establishing long

term natural supports. For more information on services offered, visit www.wjscanada.com.

Bonnyville, 102-3909 47 Ave., AB T9N 1J9 ……………………………………….. 780-573-2779

Lac La Biche, 105-10107 102 Ave., AB. T0A 2C0 ………...………………………… 780-623-8022

Smoky Lake, 4612 McDougall Dr, AB T0A 3C0 ………...……………..………….. 780-656-4113

St Paul, 4918 51 Ave., AB T0A 3A2 ………………………….…………..…………. 780-645-3313



Community Interagency promotes the free exchange of information, concerns and solutions

among human service organizations in communities and acts as a body to facilitate

collaboration among members with common goals. To learn more about these groups, contact

your community’s interagency contact.

Athabasca ………………………………………………………………………… 780-675-2623

Bonnyville ………………………………………………………………………... 780-826-2120

Cold Lake ………………………………………………………………………… 780-594-8025

Lac La Biche ……………………………………………………………………… 780-623-7979

St. Paul …………………………………………………………………………… 780- 645-5050

THE MULTI-AGENCY PARTNERSHIP ON JUSTICE

The Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) on Justice is established to

build, promote and strengthen new and existing partnerships

aimed at addressing community identified priorities of justice

issues in the St. Paul Judicial Centre in North Central Alberta.

MAP is a shared circle of responsibility which endeavours to

o Develop linkages with organizations and communities; o Enhance access to services and programs through community service providers; and o Maximize access to and effectiveness of public legal education resources, including

outreach to service providers.

MAP invites agencies in North East Alberta to participate in our regular meetings held 2 times

a year at various locations. For more information please contact Shelley Jackson at (780) 623-

5680 or 1-866-623-5551 ext. 5680 or by email at [email protected]



BEARPAW LEGAL EDUCATION & RESOURCE CENTRE

BearPaw Legal Education & Resource Centre (BLERC) is a department of Native Counselling

Service of Alberta (NCSA). Its primary mission is to develop and distribute materials designed

to assist Aboriginal people in conflict with the law. They also deliver free community-based

workshops on a variety of legal topics.

10975 - 124 Street, Edmonton, AB., T5M 0H9

Phone ………………………………………………………………………….. 780-451-4002

CANADIAN NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRES

CNFCs are committed to bettering the community through an array of culturally sensitive

programs and services for all walks of life. While programs differ from centre to centre, they all

offer Native Cultural activities and advocacy for Aboriginal people. Call your local centre for

further information.

Athabasca, 4919–53 Street …………………………………………………….. 780-675-3086

Bonnyville, 4711–50 Avenue ……………………………………………………. 780-826-3374

Cold Lake, 5015-55 Street ………………………………………………………. 780-594-7526

Lac La Biche, 10105 Churchill Dr., …………………….......…………………….. 780-623-3249

St. Paul, 4901-50 Street ………………………………………………………… 780.645.4630

INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ABORIGINAL WOMEN

The Institute’s mandate is to recognize and promote the leadership of Aboriginal Women in Alberta, be actively involved and assist Aboriginal Women to establish local representative groups and develop relationships to promote human rights and dignity of Aboriginal Women and their families, and to address economic, social, cultural and political issues of concern at the provincial, federal and international levels and as they impact Aboriginal Women in the communities. #201, 10812 – 178 street, Edmonton, AB. T5S 1J3 www. iaaw.ca

Edmonton ……………………………………………………………………… 780-479-8195 Toll Free ………………………………………………………………………… 1.877.471.2171



MÉTIS SETTLEMENTS JUSTICE WORKER PROGRAM

Justice workers attends Court weekly and provide information to Métis Settlement community members on court processes as we as information on Duty Council, Legal Aid, Native Counselling Services and Lawyers. Justice Workers also partners with interagency stakeholders and organize events/workshops on the Justice System in the community.

Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement Justice Worker ………………………..……… 780-689-2275

Elizabeth Métis Settlement Justice Worker …………………………………… 780-594-5026

Fishing Lake Métis Settlement Justice Worker ……………...…………….……780-943-2202

Kikino Métis Settlement Justice Worker ………………………...……..……… 780-623-9410

NATIVE COUNSELLING SERVICES OF ALBERTA (NCSA)

NCSA Courtworker Services are available free of charge to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, and include in-court client support, provision of information to the court on available community resources, explaining court procedures to the accused in plain language, translation services for those who require them, entering pleas, speaking to sentence, and adjournment, as well as the provision of emotional support to clients throughout the court process.

10975 – 124 Street, Edmonton, AB. T5M 0H9

www.ncsa.ca

Phone …………………………………………………………………………… 780) 451-4002

NCSA Regional & Branch Offices (NE Alberta)

Cold Lake & Area……………….………………………………………………… 780-594-1914 200, 4910 - 50 Avenue, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P1

Lac La Biche & Area …………………………………………….……………….. 780-623-9640 Box 988, Lac La Biche AB, T0A 2C0

St. Paul & Area …………………………………………………….…………….. 780-645-5250 Box 100, 4701-50th Ave., St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0

Fort Chipewyan …………………………………………………….….………… 780-697-3195 Box 623, 108 Flett Street Multiplex Building, Fort Chipewyan, AB T0P 1B0

Fort McMurray ……………………………………………………..….………… 780-743-1888 Room 203, 10012A Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K6

Lloydminster ……………………………………….………………………….… 780-875-2551 #400, 5116-50 Street, Lloydminster, AB T0G 2A2



FIRST NATIONS (ALBERTA NORTH EAST)

Beaver Lake Cree Nation PO Box 960, LAC LA BICHE, AB T0A 2C0 Phone: 780-623-4549 Fax: 780-623-4523 www.beaverlakecreenation.ca

Kehewin Cree Nation PO Box 220, KEHEWIN, AB T0A 1C0 Phone: 780-826-3333 Fax: 780-826-2355

Cold Lake First Nation PO Box 1769, COLD LAKE, AB T9M 1P4 Toll-free: 1-888-222-7183 Phone: 780-594-7183 Fax: 780-594-3577 www.clfns.com

Saddle Lake First Nation PO Box 100, SADDLE LAKE, AB T0A 3T0 Toll-free: 1-800-396-2167 Phone: 780-726-3829 Fax: 780-726-3788 www.saddlelake.ca

Frog Lake First Nation GD, FROG LAKE, AB T0A 1M0 Toll-free: 1-800-816-8732 Phone: 780-943-3737 Fax: 780-943-3966 www.froglake.ca

Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 (Goodfish) PO Box 271, GOODFISH LAKE, AB T0A 1R0 Phone: 780-636-7000 Fax: 780-636-3534 www.wfl128.ca

Heart Lake First Nation PO Box 447, LAC LA BICHE, AB T0A 2C0 Phone: 780-623-2130 Fax: 780-623-3505

FIRST NATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE & POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Athabasca Tribal Council 9206 McCormick Drive, FORT McMURRAY, AB T9H 1C7 Phone: 780-791-6538 Fax: 780-791-0946 Email: [email protected] Website: www.atc97.org Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Suite 204, 10310 – 176 Street, EDMONTON, AB T5S 1L3 Phone: 780-944-0334 Fax: 780-944-0346 Website: www.treaty6.ca

Tribal Chiefs Venture Inc. PO Box 248, ST. PAUL, AB T0A 3A0 Phone: 780-645-4288 Fax: 780-645-5850 Sub office: Suite 200, 17628 – 102 Avenue, EDMONTON, AB T5S 1J9 Phone: 780-481-3363 Fax: 780-483-1404 Email: [email protected]



MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA

Métis Nation of Alberta (Provincial) 100 Delia Gray Bldg.,11738 Kingsway Avenue Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5 Phone (780) 455-2200 Fax (780) 452-8946 Toll Free 1-800-252-7553 www.albertaMétis.com

MNA Region 1 Box 1350, 10104-102 Avenue Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0 Phone: (780) 623-3039 Fax: (780) 623-2733

MNA Region 2 Box 6497 Bonnyville, AB T9H 2H1 Phone: (780) 826-7483 Fax:(780) 826-7603

MÉTIS SETTLEMENTS (ALBERTA NORTH EAST)

Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement P.O. Box 16, Caslan, AB T0A 0R0 Phone: 780-689-2275 Fax: 780-689-2024 buffalolakems.ca

Fishing Lake Métis Settlement General Delivery, Sputinow, AB. T0A 3G0 Phone: (780) 943-2202 Fax: (780) 943-2575 www.fishinglakems.ca

Elizabeth Métis Settlement P O Box 420, Stn. Main, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P1 Phone: (780) 594-5026 Fax: (780) 594-5452 www.elizabethms.ca

Kikino Métis Settlement General Delivery, Kikino, AB. T0A 2B0 Phone: (780) 623-7868 Fax: (780) 623-7080 www.kikinoms.ca

MÉTIS SETTLEMENTS ADMINISTRATIVE & POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Métis Settlements General Council Suite 101, 10335 172 St Edmonton, AB T5S 1K9 Phone: (780) 822-4096 Fax: (780) 489-9558 Toll-Free: 1.888.213.4400 www.msgc.ca

Métis Settlements Land Registry 14605 134 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5L 4S9 Phone: ( 780) 427-1117 Fax: (780) 427-3656 www.mslr.gov.ab.ca

Métis Settlements Appeal Tribunal 14605-134 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5L 4S9 Phone: (780) 422-1541 or 1-800-661-8864 www.msat.gov.ab.ca

http://www.albertametis.com/

http://www.msgc.ca/



The main goal of public legal education and information (PLEI) organizations is to create an informed citizenry that is knowledgeable about the law, able to recognize and exercise their lawful rights, fulfill their legal obligations, and perform their duties as participants in a democratic society. To this end, the Portage College Public Legal Education program endevours to provide community based learning opportunities along with public legal education information that is relevant and current. The following are recommended websites to assist you in finding the answers to your legal questions.

Alberta Courts - www.albertacourts.ab.ca

Log on to the Alberta Courts website to find comprehensive information on Court of Appeal, Court of Queen’s Bench, Provincial Court and Resolution & Court Administration Services. Find out about topics such as:

o being on a jury o how to get an emergency protection order o how to get an order to help my child on drugs o how to get a divorce o how to get a divorce certificate o how to get a marriage licence o how to get child support o how to mediate a family law matter

Alberta Justice and Solicitor General - www.justice.alberta.ca

www.justice.alberta.ca provides Information about Alberta's justice system, its major participants and links to publications. This site offers comprehensive information on Aboriginal justice, civil matters, courts, employment, families, fines enforcement, human rights and diversity, laws & legislation, safe communities initiatives, will and estates, and more.

Bearpaw Legal Education & Resource Centre - www.bearpaweducation.ca

The BearPaw website provides public legal education and information specifically designed by and for Aboriginal people, focusing on areas of the law that are of special significance to Aboriginal people.



Canadian Legal FAQs - www.law-faqs.org

Laws made by the federal government apply across Canada, while provincial laws only apply in a particular province. Canadian Legal FAQs are organized by information that applies nationally or to Alberta. The FAQs can also be accessed by topic. This page links to both National and Alberta information.

CanLII - www.canlii.org

This website provides access to court judgments, tribunal decisions, statutes and regulations from all Canadian jurisdictions. CanLII is a non-profit organization managed by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. CanLII's goal is to make Canadian law accessible for free on the Internet. Searching this database is FREE and easy.

Alberta Employment Standards – www.work.alberta.ca

Employment Standards are minimum standards of employment for employers and employees in the workplace. In Alberta, our employment standards are contained in the Employment Standards Code and the Employment Standards Regulation. Log on to the Alberta Job, Skills, Training & Labour website to learn about

o Employment Standards Code o Employment Standards Regulation o Fact Sheets o Submit a Complaint o Check Your Complaint Status

Family Law Questions & Answers - www.legalaid.ab.ca

Find answers to questions about: o Family Law Basics o Common-Law Relationships/Adult Interdependent

Relationships o Ending an Adult Interdependent Relationship or Marriage o Division of Matrimonial Property o Division of Property between Unmarried Couples o Children and Guardians o Consent to Travel (with child) o Grandparents Rights o Family Violence



Alberta Human Rights Commission – www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca

The Alberta Human Rights Commission has a two-fold mandate: o to foster equality o to reduce discrimination

It fulfills this mandate through public education initiatives and the resolution and settlement of complaints of discrimination. Visit this website to find publications on Human Rights in the workplace, the Complaint Process, Information & Resources for Aboriginal Peoples, youth and minorities.

John Howard Society of Alberta - www. johnhoward.ab.ca

The John Howard Society of Alberta is a non-profit agency concerned with the problem of crime and its prevention. They provide free resources, activities and lesson plans for teachers on subjects such as:

o Alcohol & Drugs o Bullying & Cyberbullying o Family Violence o Gangs o Newcomers o Youth and the Law in the Digital Age o Youth Criminal Justice Act

Justice Canada - www.justice.gc.ca Justice Canada is the online source of the consolidated Acts and regulations of Canada. The consolidations are generally updated every two weeks.

Frequently accessed Acts: Access to Information Act

Canada Elections Act

Canada Labour Code

Criminal Code

Divorce Act

Legal Avenue - www.albertalegalinformationsociety.ca

This web portal is in development and expected to be live in early to mid-2015. It will serve as the first point of access to legal information and services in Alberta and will direct Albertans to the most appropriate information and services available. It will also help service providers make effective referrals and stay aware of what other service providers are doing. Log on to www.albertalegalinformationsociety.ca for the latest news on the LegalAvenue website development.

http://www.justice.gc.ca/



LawCentral Alberta - www.lawcentralalberta.ca

www.lawcentralalberta.ca offers an online collection of links to legal information and education. A website of the Legal Resource Centre, LawCentral- Alberta is all about linking Albertans to legal information, education and help. Be sure to visit the LawCentral Canada site for federal information and resources (link is on the Alberta site and there is a francophone site as well) and A-Link which offers a glossary of legal terms.

Laws for Landlords & Tenants - www.landlordandtenant.org

The Landlord and Tenant website offers information on laws, rights & responsibilities of landlords and tenants in Alberta. There are helpful publications and podcasts available for download.

Parole Board of Canada - www .pbc-clcc.gc.ca

The Parole Board of Canada (PBC), as part of the criminal justice system, makes independent, quality conditional release and record suspension decisions and clemency recommendations. The Board contributes to the protection of society by facilitating as appropriate, the timely reintegration of offenders as law-abiding citizens.

Find information on:

Parole

Record Suspension (formerly Pardons)

Victims of Crime

Safe Roads Alberta - www .saferoads.com Safe Roads is a program of The Alberta Office of Traffic Safety, Alberta Transportation and provides education and information on traffic laws and safety to help prevent motor vehicle collisions, build safer roads, establish and enforce traffic laws.

Alberta Youth Law - www.youthlaw.ca Is a website of the Children's Legal & Educational Resource Centre (CLERC). CLERC provides free legal services to children and youth who have nowhere else to go for legal support. This website is a public legal information tool and provides information to young people with respect to Alberta civil law. The website also provides young people with the opportunity to “Ask a Lawyer a Question” directly by email.



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Portage College Public Legal Education Program

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Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0

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