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Judge hired for Provincial Court in Grande Prairie

Jul 31, 2018 | 11:01 AM

Grande Prairie is included in places that have received additional Provincial Court judges. 

Andrea Chrenek has been appointed to the Grande Prairie Provincial Court as she has been practicing law in the Swan City since 1996. Robert Marceau has been appointed to Peace River Provincial Court. Two were appointed to Edmonton and one to Wetaskiwin.

“I want to congratulate our five new Provincial Court judges, who are exceptional additions to the Provincial Court of Alberta. I am confident they will serve Albertans well. By funding more Crown prosecutors, Provincial Court judges, and bail and court clerks, the 2018 budget is increasing timely access to justice for Albertans. We are working hard to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions in an effort to address court pressures,” said Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kathleen Ganley. 

Funding for Provincial Court judges, court clerks, bail clerks, and up to 10 Crown Prosecutors were included in the 2018 Justice and Solicitor General Budget. 

“An increase in resources for the Provincial Court of Alberta is welcome news. An additional Provincial Court judge in Grande Prairie supports our community’s efforts to increase law enforcement and social resources, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire justice system,” said Mayor Bill Given.