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PROVINCIAL SERVICES COURTHOUSES (ALBERTA JUSTICE) Court of Queen’s Bench (St. Paul) 4704 - 50 St., St. Paul, AB T0A 3A4 Direct Line …………………………………………………………...…………………………...………………. 780-645-6387 Rite Line ………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….……. 310-0000 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, 10504-100 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 Sask., AB T8L 3W2 St Paul Regional Crown Office ……………………………….……….…..………………………………………..… 780-645-6381 4th Floor, 5025-49 Ave., P.O. Box 115, St. Paul AB, T0A 3A4

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICES Cold Lake, 5013-51 St. P.O. Box 1290, T9M 1P3 .…..………………………………………….……….……… 780-594-3348 Lac La Biche, Prov. Bldg., 9503 Beaverhill Rd. T0A 2C0 .…………….…………….….……………………. 780-623-5233 Llyoydminster, 5124-50 St. T9V 0M3 .………………….…………………………………………....….………... 780-871-6470 St. Paul, 5025-49 Ave. #313, T0A 3A4 .……………….…………………………………………………………….. 780-645-6320 Vegreville, #102, 4809-50 St., P.O. Box 682, T9C 1R7 ….………………………………….………...…….. 780-632-5407

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

LEGAL SERVICES ALBERTA 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. 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.

9925 – 109 St. NW, Suite 700, Edmonton, AB. T5K 2J8 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 Edmonton ..………………………………………...………………………...………………………...……..……………… 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

LEGAL AID ALBERTA Legal Services Alberta 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. Office hours, Mon. to Fri. 8:15 A.M. – 4:15 P.M. Visit online at www.legalaid.ab.ca Edmonton Office, Revlon Bldg. 10320 – 102 Ave. Suite 600, T5H 4A1 Calgary Office, Dominion Centre, 665 – 8 St. SW, Suite 1100, T2P 3K7 Edmonton Area …………………………….…………………………….……………………………….…………...……. 780-644-7777 Toll Free …………………………….………………………………………….………..……………………….…..……… 1-866-845-3425

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

LAWYER LISTINGS LAWYER LISTING Note: 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

ATHABASCA Croll, Ted R. General Practice Attorney Email: croll_law@shaw.ca

4917A – 49 St. Athabasca, AB. T9S 1V8

PH: 780- 675-5716 Fax: 780-424-3631

Gawlinski & Parkatti General Practice Attorney

4801 – 49 St. Athabasca, AB. T9S 1V8

PH: 780- 675-2440 Fax: 780-425-1222

Law on Main Barrister & Solicitor www.lawonmain.com

4809 48 Street Athabasca, AB T9S 1R3

PH: 780- 675 9110 Fax: 888-499 0696

LENNON BARLOW KEYES General Practice Attorneys Email: reception@lennonbarlow.com

4916 - 49 St. Athabasca, AB. T9S 1V8

PH: 780- 349-3321 Fax: 780-349-2885

Quartz Law Attorneys www.quantzlaw.com

5408 – 50 Ave. Athabasca, AB. T9S 1V8

PH: 780-213-0458

Veraeghe Law Office Barrister & Solicitor

4902 – 48 St. Athabasca AB. T9S 1V8

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

Fontaine, Michel G. Criminal Justice Attorney

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

PH: 780-826-5400 or Fax: 780-424-8600 Toll Free: 1-800-656-7955

Findlater Law Email : vic@findlaterlaw.ca

5014 50 Ave, P.O. Box 7820 Bonnyville, AB T9N 2G4

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

Kess Law All matters except Criminal Law Email : kress@kresslaw.ca

P.O. Box 6710, 4816-50 Ave. Bonnyville AB, T9N 2H2

PH : 780- 826-3355 Fax: 780-826-6132

Wood & Munday

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

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

BONNYVILLE

BOYLE Liddell Law Office www.liddelllaw.ca

5100 – 3 St. Boyle AB T0A 0M0

PH: 780-689-5054

COLD LAKE Grey Munday Wolk LLP

5110 – 51 Ave., Cold Lake AB

PH: 780-594-0299 Fax: 780-594-0211

Lakeland Law Group

5402-55 Street Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P1

PH: 780-594-7274 Fax: 780-594-7275

Todd & Drake LLP

Box 908, 4807 – 51 St., Cold Lake PH: 780-594-7151 AB, T9M 1P2 Fax: 780- 594-7155

LAC LA BICHE Benson, Randolph R. General Practice Attorney

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

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

J.W. Kozina Law Office General Practice Attorney

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

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

Straus Law

Box 54, 10123 – 101 Ave., Lac La Biche AB, T0A 2C0

PH: 780-623-2021 Fax: 780-623- 2120

Clements & Smith Law Office

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

PH: 587-789-0758

Kenyon Law Office

6209-44 Street

PH: 780-874-5800

Kindrachuck Law Office

5014 – 48 St., 2nd Floor Lloydminster AB, T9V 0H8

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

Knight Law Office

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

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

Lonsdale Law Office

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

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

Mieridian Law Group Legal Services

4104-50 Ave. Box 752 Lloydminster, AB, T9V 0V8

PH: 780-808-8084 Fax: 866-210-4617

PSM Lawyers General Practice Attorney Sholter Law

5009-47 St., Lloydminster AB, T9V 0E8 5016 48 St, Lloydminster, AB T9V 0H8

PH: 780-875-2288 Fax: 780-875-3479 PH: 780-875-4480 Fax: 780-875-4481

Polischuk, Celene Mediation Service Revering Law Office Barristers & Solicitor

#1, 4602 – 50 Ave., Lloydminster AB, T9V 0W3 5018 – 50 Ave., Lloydminster AB, T9V 0W7

PH: 780-875-4276 Fax: 780-808-2981 PH : 780-875 9800 Fax: 780-875-8150

Robertson Moskal Sarsons

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

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

LLOYDMINSTER

SMOKY LAKE Patrice Taylor Lawyer

4 Wheatfield Ave. Smoky Lake, AB. T0A 3C0

PH: 780-936-2130 or 780-656-3699 Fax: 1-866-383-9271

Prockiw Law Office

25 Wheatland Ave. Smoky Lake, AB. T0A 3C0

PH: 780-656-1113

ST. PAUL Richard R. Holeton Professional Corporation

4405 – 50 Ave., St. Paul AB, T0A 3A3

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

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

Trevor R. Lee

4904 – 49 St., St. Paul AB, T0A 3A0

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

Morrow & Tchir LLP www.morrowtchir.ca

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

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

New Beginning Law www.newbeginninglaw.ca

Box 1691, 4902-50th Street, St Paul, AB T0A 3A0

Phone: 780-645-0050 Fax: 780-401-3269

Cohoe Law Office Email: lcohoe@cohoelaw.com

4802 49 Ave, Vegreville, AB T9C 1K9

PH: 780-632-6901 Fax: 632-6902

Himsl Law Email: himsllaw@himsllaw.ca

5005 50 Ave, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R1

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

Kuzyk & Mol

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

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

Crerar Duncan F. Law Office

4936 – 50 Ave. Vermillion AB T9X 1B7

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

Vermillion River Law vermilionriverlaw.com Email: info@vermilionriverlaw.com

#11, 5125-50 Avenue Vermillion, Alberta T9X 1A8

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

Wheat Law Office Email: wheatlaw@silvercrest.ca

5042 – 49 Ave., Vermillion AB, T9X 1B7

PH: 780- 853-4707 Fax: 780- 853-4499

Meridian Law Group Legal Services

1006-4 Ave. #201 Wainwright, AB T9W 2R3

PH: 780-842-8331 Fax: 866-210-4617

Rodunsky Law Office

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

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

VEGREVILLE

VERMILLION

WAINWRIGHT

Van Winssen, Peter General Practice

1013-5 Ave. Wainwright, AB

PH: 780-842-5140 Fax: 780-842-3830

Nickerson Roberts Holinski & Mercer Barristers and Solicitors

608 - 10 St. Wainwright, Alberta, T9W 1E2

PH: 780-842-6185 Fax: 780-842-3411

R.C.M.P DETACHMENTS & VICTIM SERVICES 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 ………………………………………………………..……………………...…………... 780-343-7200 Victim Services ………………………………………..………………………..…………………………………………….. 780-343-7255 24-hour number ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 780-812-5400

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 ………………………………………..………………………………..………………..….…….. 780-594-3302 ext. 3

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

ELK POINT Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………………..……………..…………………..…………… 780-724-3964 Administration Information ………………………………………………..…………….……………..…..…………. 780-724-3964 Victim Services ………………………………………..…………………………..………………….………………………. 780-724-4455

GLENDON (Contact Bonnyville R.C.M.P.) GRASSLAND Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………………………..……………..………..……………… 780-689-3622 Administration Information …………………………………………………..…………….……………..…………… 780-689-4081

LAC LA BICHE Complaints/Emergencies ………………………………………………………………..……………..….……………. 780-623-4380 Administration Information ………………………………………………………..…………….………..…………… 780-404-2500 Victim Services ………………………………………..…………………………..………………….………………………. 780-623-7770

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

LLOYDMINSTER Complaints/ Emergencies ………………………………………………………..…………….………..………...…… 780-808-8300 Victim Services Complaints/ Emergencies ……………………………………………..……………………..…. 780-808-8400

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 Victim Services ………………………………………..…………………………..………………….………………………. 780-645-8858

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 ………………………………………..……………...………………………..…………….................. 780-636-3355

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE IN ALBERTA - K DIVISION

COMMUNITY SERVICES 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

CRIME STOPPERS ASSOCIATION OF EDMONTON AND NORTHERN ALBERTA Crime Stoppers is a charitable not-for-profit organization that provides an 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.

Toll Free 24/7 Helpline ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1-800-222-8477 P.O. Box 76089, Edmonton, AB. T6H 5Y7 E-mail: info@crimestoppers.ab.ca

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.

Phone …………………………..………………………………….................……….…………………………………. 1-403-346-5643 Toll Free 24/7 Helpline ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1-888-346-5643 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: director@dmscc.ca Website: www.dmscc.ca

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: 780-537-8903 Crisis Phone: 780-743-1190 Shelter Email: fcs.ciw@shaw.ca Website: www.fmmfcs.com

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: hhaven@telusplanet.net Website: www.hopehavenllb.com

Lloydminster - The Lloydminster Interval Home Society

Business Phone: 780-808-5282 Crisis Phone: 780-875-0966 Shelter Email: admin@lloydintervalhome.com 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: director@stpaulcrisiscentre.ca

Website: www.stpaulcrisiscentre.ca

DRAGONFLY COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT CENTRE Based in Bonnyville, this agency 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. For more information on services offered, visit thedragonflycentre.com 4808A 50 Avenue Bonnyville, AB T9N 2G9 Referrals or Appointments ………………………….................………….………………………………………. 1-780-812-3174

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.

4823-50 St., Box 479 Cold Lake, AB. T9M 1P1 Email: admin@lcfasd.com www.lcfasd.com Phone: ……………………………………………………….................…………………………………………………. 1-780-594-9905 Toll Free: ……………………………………………….................………………….………………………………….. 1-877-594-5454 Fax …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-780-594-9907

LIFE EVENTS - ALBERTA GOVERNMENT CITIZENS SERVICES INITIATIVE 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 o o o o o o

Finding a Job Getting Married Becoming a Parent Raising Children Renting or Buying a Home Moving to or Around Alberta Losing Your Wallet

o o o o o o

Getting Divorced Needing Social Supports Dealing with a Crisis Retiring or Turning 65 Needing Continuing Care Dealing with Death

Edmonton …………………………………………….................………………….……………………………..…….... 780-427-2711 Toll Free: …………………………………………….......……………….…………………. 310-0000 then ask for 780-427-2711

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

RESOLUTION AND COURT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Providing a range of resolution and court supports for people involved in legal disputes. Resolution and Court Administration Services (RCAS) is a group of programs and services offered by the Government of Alberta, Justice and Solicitor General in collaboration with the courts of Alberta. RCAS staff work to: • help find solutions for legal issues • offer programs at no cost or a nominal charge • provide services across Alberta • provide administrative support to all the courts within the province Contact Centre …… ………………………………….…………………….................…….……………………… 1-855-738-4747

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 MENTAL HEALTH 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.

Provincial Bldg., 5025-49 Avenue, St. Paul, Alberta. T0A 3A4 Phone ………………………….................………………………….…………………….………………………………... 780-645-6346

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, 4313-50 Ave., AB T9N 0B4 …………………………………….................….………….……….. 780-815-4430 Cold Lake, #202, 4910-50 Ave. AB. T9M 0G1 ……………………………………….………………………….. 780-661-2272 Lac La Biche, 106-10107 102 Ave., AB. T0A 2C0 ………...…………………….................……………… 780-623-8022 Smoky Lake, 4612 McDougall Dr, AB T0A 3C0 ………...……………………..................…..………….. 780-656-4113 St Paul, #201, 4701 50 Ave., AB T0A 3A0 ……………….……………….................…….……..…………. 780-645-3313

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES & RESOURCES 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.

14904 – 121 A Avenue, Edmonton, AB., T5V 1A3 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.

18104 – 102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB. T5S 1S7 www. iaaw.ca Edmonton ……………………………………………….................……………………..………………………………… 780-479-8195 Toll Free …………………………………………………………………….................…………………..……………… 1-877-471-2171

METIS 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 ……………………………….................…….…..……… 780-689-2170 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.

Head Office 14904 – 121 A Avenue, Edmonton, AB., T5V 1A3 www.ncsa.ca Phone …………………………………………………….................……………………..………………………………… 780-451-4002 Family Services 12851 – 56 Street, Edmonton, AB. …………………………………………..……………. 587-855-6732 Cunningham Place 9830 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB. ………………………………………………….. 780-423-2141 NCSA Regional & Branch Offices (NE Alberta) Athabasca …………………………………………………………….................………………………………………….. 780 675 9495 4903 50 St, Athabasca, AB T9S 1E2 Cold Lake & Area……………….………………………………………………….................………………..………… 780-594-1914 200, 4910 - 50 Avenue, Cold Lake, AB T9M 0G1 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 McMurray ……………………………………………………….................………………..………..….………… 780-743-1888 Room 203, 10012A Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K6 Lloydminster ……………………………………….…………………………….................………………….……….… 780-875-2551 #400, 5116-50 Street, Lloydminster, AB T9V 0M3

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: 780-943-3739 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 www.heartlakefirstnation.com

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: atc@97.org Website: www.atc97.org

Tribal Chiefs Venture Inc. 17533 – 106 Avenue, EDMONTON, AB T5S 1E7 Phone: 780-481-3363 Fax: 780-483-1404

Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations 17533 – 106 Avenue, EDMONTON, AB T5S 1E7 Phone: 780-944-0334 Fax: 780-944-0346 www.treatysix.org

MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA Métis Nation of Alberta (Provincial) 100 Delia Gray Bldg.,11738 Kingsway NW

MNA Region 1 Box 1350, 10104-102 Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5 Phone (780) 455-2200 Fax (780) 732-3385 Toll Free 1-800-252-7553 www.albertaMétis.com

Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0 Phone: (780) 623-3039 Fax: (780) 623-2733 MNA Region 2 Box 6497, 5102-51 Street Bonnyville, AB T9H 2H1 Phone: (780) 826-7483 Fax:(780) 826-7603

METIS SETTLEMENTS (ALBERTA NORTH EAST) Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement P.O. Box 16, Caslan, AB T0A 0R0

Fishing Lake Métis Settlement General Delivery, Sputinow, AB. T0A 3G0

Phone: 780 689 2170 Fax: 780-689-2024 buffalolakems.ca

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

Kikino Métis Settlement General Delivery, Kikino, AB. T0A 2B0

Phone: (780) 594-5026 Fax: (780) 594-5452 www.elizabethms.ca

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 Appeal Tribunal Suite 200, 10335-172 Street, Edmonton, AB T5S 1K9 Phone: (780) 422-1541 or 1-800-661-8864 www.msat.gov.ab.ca msat.info@gov.ab.c

Métis Settlements Land Registry Suite 201, 10335-172 Street, Edmonton, AB T5S 1K9 Phone: ( 780) 427-1117 Fax: (780) 427-3656 www.mslr.gov.ab.ca

PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION INFORMATION & RESOURCES

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 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 marriage licence o how to get child support o how to mediate a family law matter

Alberta E-Registry - www.e-registry.ca A website of the Association of Alberta Registry Agents (AARA) that offers online services for Albertans in respect to: o o o o

Fine payments Vehicle Registration Renewal Renewal Reminder Service Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates

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.

Alberta Law, Justice & Citizens' Rights - www.services.gov.ab.ca/Living Log on to www.services.gov.ab.ca/Living then choose the Alberta Law, Justice & Citizens' Rights tab at bottom of page to access a comprehensive listing (one stop hub) of Alberta and Federal links to o Programs and Services o Online Services o Financial Resources o Forms o Publication o Legislation o Licensing & Registration

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.

The Bearpaw website offers a comprehensive list of videos and podcasts on various legal and justice related topics of interest to Aboriginal people.

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 Log on to the Alberta Job, Skills, Training & Labour website to learn about o o o o o

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

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 o o o o o o

Alcohol & Drugs Bullying & Cyberbullying Family Violence Gangs Newcomers Youth and the Law in the Digital Age 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: o Access to Information Act o Canada Elections Act o Canada Labour Code o Criminal Code o Divorce Act

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

Alberta Youth Law - www.youthlaw.ca 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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