Tiffany Paulsen Receives Life Membership Award from SUMA

by | Feb 4, 2019 | News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Congratulations to Tiffany Paulsen who has been awarded the 2018 Life Membership Award by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).

This award is granted by the SUMA Board of Directors, and recognizes an individual whose career exemplifies commitment and dedication to the community and significant contributions to urban government in Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association.

Tiffany was first elected to city council in 2000. At the age of 27, she was the youngest person ever elected to Saskatoon City Council and was subsequently appointed the youngest deputy mayor in the history of the city. She represented her ward for 16 years before choosing not to run for a sixth term.

During her second term on council, Tiffany was appointed to represent the City of Saskatoon on the SUMA Board of Directors. Her commitment to her hometown of Saskatoon and other Saskatchewan municipalities is evident as in 2016, Tiffany was sitting on more than 20 local, provincial and national boards, commissions, and committees.

The award will be presented at the President’s Banquet and Awards Ceremony held during the SUMA convention in Saskatoon February 3-6, 2019.

James Steele Contributes Article to Saskatoon Express

by | Jan 30, 2019 | Estate Litigation, James D Steele, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

The Saskatoon Express newspaper has published an article by James Steele that offers practical advice on preparing wills.  He advises that with the right planning and communication up front, court battles over wills can be avoided.

Read James’s article in the January 28 issue of Saskatoon Express, page 12.

James Steele offers help with Wills & Estates

by | Jan 21, 2019 | James D Steele, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Anyone with Wills & Estates questions is invited to a series of free drop in clinics at the Frances Morrison Central Branch of Saskatoon Public Library.   The evening clinics will run from 6:30-8:30 on:

Thursday, February 14

Thursday, February 28

Thursday, March 21

If you need help preparing your will, acting as Executor of an estate, or any other related issue, plan to attend these free clinics.  Robertson Stromberg’s James Steele will be there to assist on a first come, first served basis on February 14th and March 21st.

 

 

 

Anderson and Steele Present to SUMA Members

by | Jan 7, 2019 | James D Steele, M Kim Anderson, Municipal Law and Local Government, News

Struggling with a complex tax enforcement issue? Want to avoid taking a property?

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) is offering the webinar How to Make Tax Collection Less Taxing.  Robertson Stromberg’s Kim Anderson, QC, and James Steele will talk about how to collect on those hard cases and options beyond The Tax Enforcement Act.

The webinar will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on January 22, 2019 and will include a 15 minute question and answer period.

For more information about SUMA or to register for this webinar, click here.

 

 

 

Marinko Jelovic Joins Robertson Stromberg Partnership

by | Jan 3, 2019 | Commercial Lending and Corporate Finance, Commercial Transactions and Real Estate, Lawyers, Marinko J Jelovic, Natural Resources, News, Small Business

Congratulations to Marinko Jelovic who became Robertson Stromberg’s newest partner on January 1, 2019.  Marinko joined Robertson Stromberg as an articling student and, since his call to the bar in  2012, has been an important member of the corporate/commercial law team.

Jennifer Pereira Honoured with Queen’s Counsel Designation

by | Dec 19, 2018 | Jennifer D Pereira, News

Congratulations to Jennifer Da Silva Pereira who is among the eighteen distinguished Saskatchewan lawyers honoured with the Queen’s Counsel Designation for 2018.

Queen’s Counsel appointments are based on recommendations from a selection committee consisting of Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan or the Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench and the past presidents of the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

The announcement was made by Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan on Tuesday, December 18.  In his announcement he said, “These individuals have made significant contributions to the legal profession, the justice system and their communities. I’m pleased to recognize their hard work and dedication to our province.”

Those who know Jennifer are well aware of her talents and energy.  Alongside her busy practice, Jennifer tirelessly contributes to her profession and her local, provincial and national communities.  Her involvement in professional and community events are documented on her Robertson Stromberg profile.

Well done and well deserved, Jenn.

 

 

 

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