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24913
Government of Saskatchewan, et al. v. Elaine Pasiechnyk, et al.
(Saskatchewan) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-09 | Appeal closed | |
| 1997-09-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Rendek, McCrank (Regina, SK) | |
| 1997-09-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1997-09-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Lang, Michener (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1997-09-15 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Saskatchewan (Regina) | |
| 1997-08-28 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G McL Ma, The appeal is allowed, the judgment of the Court of Appeal is set aside and the judgment of Scheibel J. is restored, with costs to the appellants both here and in the Court of Appeal, L'Heureux-Dubé J. dissenting. Allowed, costs in this Court and in the Court of Appeal |
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| 1997-08-28 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Rendek, McCrank (Regina, SK) | |
| 1997-08-28 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy, & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1997-08-28 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Lang, Michener (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1997-07-09 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Kevin A. Clarke; re: does not object to Mr. Richards' request, sent to CJ, LaF, L'HD, So, G, McL, Ma, July 10/97 | |
| 1997-06-26 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowlings; re: has no objection to Mr. Richards'request, sent to CJ, LaF, L'HD, So, G, McL, Ma, July 10/97 | |
| 1997-06-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated June 24/97 from Robert G. Richards (MacPherson Leslie) with the decision of the Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan in Harris et al v. Workers' Compensation Board (10 copies), sent to CJ, LaF, L'HD, So, G, McL, Ma, July 10/97 | |
| 1997-05-13 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (81 pages) | |
| 1997-04-30 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1997-04-30, CJ LaF L'HD So G McL Ma Decision reserved |
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| 1997-04-29 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from John H. Currie; re: Mr. Merchant will speak for 40 mins. and Mr. Clarke will speak for 20 mins. | |
| 1997-04-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling re: duration of argument | |
| 1997-04-24 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Lang Michener; re: Messrs. E.F.A. Merchant, Q.C. and Kevin A. Clarke will attend at the hearing | |
| 1997-04-24 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Lang, Michener; re: Mr. J.P. Warner, Q.C. will attend the hearing | |
| 1997-04-23 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-23 | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1997-04-23 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-23 | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1997-04-23 | Book of authorities, 12 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-23 | Westray Family Members |
| 1997-04-23 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-23 | Westray Family Members |
| 1997-04-18 | Proof of service, of factum and book of authorities | |
| 1997-04-14 |
Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, of the appeal, CJ Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-14 | Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1997-04-14, of the appeal, CJ | |
| 1997-04-14 | Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1997-04-14, of the appeal, CJ | |
| 1997-04-11 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-11 | Sheila Fullowka |
| 1997-04-11 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-11 | Sheila Fullowka |
| 1997-04-11 | Proof of service, of the book of authorities of E. Pasiechnyk | |
| 1997-04-11 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-11 | Elaine Pasiechnyk |
| 1997-04-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated March 7/97 from Gowlings to advise the Court the Mr. Gary G.W. Semenchuk counsel for Pro-Crane and Mr. Richard P. Rendek counsel for Saskatchewan Power Corporation (R11) WILL NOT BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS APPEAL | |
| 1997-04-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Robert G. Richards; re: time alloted for submission (original filed Apr. 15/97) | |
| 1997-04-08 | Order on motion to extend time, to file their Factum | |
| 1997-04-08 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to April 1/97 - Document not microfilmed but is on file, DeRg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-08 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-04-08, to file the factum to April 1/97, DeRg | |
| 1997-04-08 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-04-08, to file the factum to April 1/97, DeRg | |
| 1997-04-07 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to April 1/97, Completed on: 1997-04-07 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1997-04-04 | Proof of service, of the respondent's factum upon the Intervener (letterform) | |
| 1997-04-04 | General proceeding, 5 copies of the respondent's response to the motion for additional time for oral argument, with service | Elaine Pasiechnyk |
| 1997-04-04 | Affidavit, to file the respondent's factum to April 1, 1997 (Kevin Clarke), with service - Document not microfilmed but is on file | Elaine Pasiechnyk |
| 1997-04-04 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33891 | Elaine Pasiechnyk |
| 1997-04-04 | Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to April 1, 1997 (2 copies), with service - Document not microfilmed but is on file, Completed on: 1997-04-04 | Elaine Pasiechnyk |
| 1997-04-01 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1997-04-01 | Elaine Pasiechnyk |
| 1997-03-27 | Affidavit, of Darryl Brown (1 copy) | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1997-03-27 | Affidavit, of Robert G. Richards (1 copy) | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1997-03-27 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33839 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1997-03-27 | Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (for an additional 15 minutes of oral argument), Completed on: 1997-03-27 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1997-03-14 | Notice of hearing | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1997-03-07 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, Completed on: 1997-03-07 | Workers' Compensation Board |
| 1997-03-04 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1997-04-30 Decision reserved |
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| 1997-02-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from G. Semanchuck to Registrar, letter dated Feb. 26, 1997 (fax copy) re: will not be filing a factum and will not be taking an active part in the appeal (original received on March 3, 1997) | |
| 1997-02-11 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1997-04-21 | |
| 1997-02-11 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1997-02-11 | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1997-02-11 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Feb. 10/97 from Thomson Irvine re: DOES NOT INTEND TO APPEAR IN PERSON and relies solely on his factum | |
| 1997-01-14 | Order on motion to extend time, for the Appellants to serve and file the Case on Appeal, the Gov. of Saskatchewan's factum and the Workers'Compensation Board's factum | |
| 1997-01-14 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the Case on Appeal to November 20, 1996, the appellant, The Government of Saskatchewan's factum to December 13, 1996; and to file the Appellant, the Workers'Compensation Board's factum to December 19, 1996., Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-01-14 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-01-14, to serve and file the Case on Appeal to November 20, 1996, the appellant, The Government of Saskatchewan's factum to December 13, 1996; and to file the Appellant, the Workers'Compensation Board's factum to December 19, 1996., Reg | |
| 1997-01-14 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-01-14, to serve and file the Case on Appeal to November 20, 1996, the appellant, The Government of Saskatchewan's factum to December 13, 1996; and to file the Appellant, the Workers'Compensation Board's factum to December 19, 1996., Reg | |
| 1997-01-08 | Proof of service, of the factum of the Workers' Compensation Baord | |
| 1997-01-02 | Proof of service, of the supplemental Case on Appeal | |
| 1997-01-02 | Proof of service, of the appellant's factum admitted on Jan. 2/97 | |
| 1997-01-02 | Proof of service, of the Book of Authorities | |
| 1996-12-23 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, The factum is not to exceed 20 pages and oral argument is limited to 10 minutes. Neither the written submissions or oral argument are to duplicate those of the appellants. The intervener will be bound by the Record in this appeal. (joint order with Westray & Fullowka) Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-12-23 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-12-23, Co | |
| 1996-12-23 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-12-23, Co | |
| 1996-12-23 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, by Sheila Fullowka et a. is granted subject to the following conditions. There is to be only one factum filed and only one oral argument is to be made on behalf of these applicants. The length of the factum is not to exceed 20 pages. Oral argument is limited to 10 minutes. Neither the written submissions nor the oral argument are to dubplicate those of the respondents. These intervenors will be bound by the Record in this appeal. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-12-23 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-12-23, Co | |
| 1996-12-23 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-12-23, Co | |
| 1996-12-23 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, of the Westray Family members is granted subject to the following conditions. There is to be only o one factum to be filed and oral argument is to be made on behalf of all the victims of the Westray disaster. The legth of the factum is not to exceed 20 pages. Oral argument is limited to 10 minutes. Neither the written submissions nor the oral argument are to duplicate those of the respondents. These intervenors will be found by the Record in this appeal. (joint order with Workers Comp of Alberta & Fullowka). Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-12-23 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-12-23, Co | |
| 1996-12-23 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-12-23, Co | |
| 1996-12-20 | Proof of service, of the sumission in support of the intervention by the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta (letter form) | |
| 1996-12-20 | Affidavit, to file the case on appeal to Nov. 20, 1996, the Gov. of Saskatchewan's factum to Dec. 13, 1996 and the Workers' Compensation Board's factum to Dec. 19, 1996 (Darryl Brown) | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1996-12-20 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33258 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1996-12-20 | Motion to extend time, to file the case on appeal to Nov. 20, 1996, the Gov. of Saskatchewan's factum to Dec. 13, 1996 and the Workers' Compensation Board's factum to Dec. 19, 1996, Completed on: 1996-12-20 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1996-12-19 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1996-12-19 | Workers' Compensation Board |
| 1996-12-19 | General proceeding, 2 copies of SUBMISSIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD OF ALBERTA REGARDING HIS APPLICATION TO INTERVENE, with service | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1996-12-16 | Proof of service, of the reply of the proposed intervenors | |
| 1996-12-16 | Appellant's factum, 23 copies (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1996-12-16 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1996-12-16 | Book of authorities, 12 copies, Completed on: 1996-12-16 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1996-12-13 | Proof of service, of the appellant's factum (book form) | |
| 1996-12-09 | General proceeding, (fax copy) of the respondents' response (letterform) opposing the application for leave to intervene of the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta | Elaine Pasiechnyk |
| 1996-12-06 | General proceeding, 1 copy of REPLY OF THE PROPOSED INTERVENORS (fax copy) (original and 4 copies received on Dec. 10, 1996 with service - book form) | Sheila Fullowka |
| 1996-11-20 | Supplemental document, 24 copies of SUPPLEMENTAL CASE ON APPEAL (CONDENSED) | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1996-11-20 | Certified casebook, (1 copy), with service | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1996-10-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Gary G.W. Semenchuk, Q.C.; re: takes no position in favour or against the intervention by Sheila Fullowka, et al | |
| 1996-10-23 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated October 17/96 from Darryl Brown in response to the interventions of the Westray Families from Nova Scotia and Sheila Fulowka, et al from Northwest Territories | |
| 1996-10-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from MacPherson, Leslie to A. Roland, letter dated Oct. 18, 1996 re: response to the motion to intervene by S. Fullowka (letter form) | |
| 1996-10-16 | Proof of service, of the motion to intervene | |
| 1996-10-15 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 32800 | Sheila Fullowka |
| 1996-10-15 | Affidavit, of Peter Gilchrist (5 copies - book form) (joint with I04 to I08), with service | Sheila Fullowka |
| 1996-10-15 | Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies (book form) (joint with I04 to I08), with service, Completed on: 1996-10-15 | Sheila Fullowka |
| 1996-10-04 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 32740 | Westray Family Members |
| 1996-10-04 | Affidavit, of K. Isabel Gillis (5 copies - book form) | Westray Family Members |
| 1996-10-04 | Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies (book form), Completed on: 1996-10-04 | Westray Family Members |
| 1996-09-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Gary G.W. Semenchuk, Q.C.; re: will not be taking any position to the intervention by the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta | |
| 1996-09-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Rendek, McCrank addressed to Gowlings; re: as the Court of Appeal decision respecting our client has not been appealed, we see no reason to be involved in this appeal | |
| 1996-07-26 | Proof of service, of the motion to intervene by Workers' Compensation Board for Alberta | |
| 1996-07-25 | Proof of service, of application for leave to intervene by Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta admitted on July 19, 1996 | |
| 1996-07-25 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta, Completed on: 1996-07-25 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1996-07-23 | Proof of service, of the notice of intervention of Workers' Compensation by Pro-Crane (G. Semenchuck) (letter form) | |
| 1996-07-19 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta, Completed on: 1996-07-19 | Workers' Compensation Board |
| 1996-07-19 | Affidavit, (of J. Douglas Carr), with service | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1996-07-19 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service, Completed on: 1996-07-19 | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1996-07-19 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for leave to intervene receipt #32369 | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1996-06-21 | Proof of service, of the notice of appeal (letterform) | |
| 1996-06-18 | Proof of service, of Notice of appeal (letterform) | |
| 1996-06-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Rendek, McCrank (Regina, SK) enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1996-06-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Merchant law Group (Regina, SK) enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1996-06-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Hleck Kanuka Thuringer (Regina, SK) enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1996-06-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McPherson Leslie & Tyerman (Regina, SK) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling | |
| 1996-06-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of SK (Regina, SK) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling | |
| 1996-06-14 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1996-06-14 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1996-06-13 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1996-06-13 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1996-05-31 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Rendek, McCrank (Regina, SK) | |
| 1996-05-31 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Hleck Kanuka Thuringer (Regina, SK) | |
| 1996-05-31 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Merchant Law Group (Regina, SK) | |
| 1996-05-31 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson | |
| 1996-05-30 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF Co Ma, The applications for leave to appeal are granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-02-29 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co Ma | |
| 1995-11-14 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 6 copies (response to BOTH APPLICATIONS), with service | Elaine Pasiechnyk |
| 1995-10-16 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt #30868 | Workers' Compensation Board |
| 1995-10-16 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (SECOND APPLICATION), with service, Completed on: 1995-10-16 | Workers' Compensation Board |
| 1995-10-13 | Book of authorities, 5 copies | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1995-10-12 | $50.00 filing fee, rerceipt #30850 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| 1995-10-12 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (FIRST APPLICATION), with service, Completed on: 1995-10-12 | Government of Saskatchewan |
Parties
Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.
Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Saskatchewan | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pasiechnyk, Elaine | Respondent | Active |
| McFarlane, Rhonda | Respondent | Active |
| MacMillan, Ronald | Respondent | Active |
| Thompson, Gordon | Respondent | Active |
| Shevshenko, Orval | Respondent | Active |
| Sovdi, Clifford | Respondent | Active |
| Hill, Aaron | Respondent | Active |
| Marcyniuk, Larry | Respondent | Active |
| Workers' Compensation Board | Respondent | Active |
| Pro-Crane Inc. | Respondent | Active |
| Saskatchewan Power Corporation | Respondent | Active |
| Attorney General of Saskatchewan | Respondent | Active |
And Between
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Workers' Compensation Board | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pasiechnyk, Elaine | Respondent | Active |
| McFarlane, Rhonda | Respondent | Active |
| MacMillan, Ronald | Respondent | Active |
| Thompson, Gordon | Respondent | Active |
| Shevshenko, Orval | Respondent | Active |
| Sovdi, Clifford | Respondent | Active |
| Hill, Aaron | Respondent | Active |
| Marcyniuk, Larry | Respondent | Active |
| Pro-Crane Inc. | Respondent | Active |
| Saskatchewan Power Corporation | Respondent | Active |
| Government of Saskatchewan | Respondent | Active |
| Attorney General of Saskatchewan | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta | Intervener | Active |
| Westray Family Members | Intervener | Active |
| Fullowka, Sheila | Intervener | Active |
| Hourie, Doreen Shauna | Intervener | Active |
| Neill, Tracey | Intervener | Active |
| Pandev, Judit | Intervener | Active |
| Riggs, Ella May Carol | Intervener | Active |
| Vodnoski, Doreen | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Government of Saskatchewan
Counsel
Name
Darryl J. Brown
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
1874 Scarth St., 9th Floor
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-8953
FAX: (306) 787-0581
1874 Scarth St., 9th Floor
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-8953
FAX: (306) 787-0581
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Workers' Compensation Board
Counsel
Name
Robert G. Richards, Q.C.
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 1874 Scarth St
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E9
Telephone: (306) 347-8000
FAX: (306) 352-5250
1500 - 1874 Scarth St
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E9
Telephone: (306) 347-8000
FAX: (306) 352-5250
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Pasiechnyk, Elaine
Counsel
Name
E.F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C.
Contact information
Merchant Law Group
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: McFarlane, Rhonda
Counsel
Name
E.F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C.
Contact information
Merchant Law Group
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: MacMillan, Ronald
Counsel
Name
E.F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C.
Contact information
Merchant Law Group
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Thompson, Gordon
Counsel
Name
E.F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C.
Contact information
Merchant Law Group
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Shevshenko, Orval
Counsel
Name
E.F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C.
Contact information
Merchant Law Group
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Sovdi, Clifford
Counsel
Name
E.F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C.
Contact information
Merchant Law Group
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Hill, Aaron
Counsel
Name
E.F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C.
Contact information
Merchant Law Group
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Marcyniuk, Larry
Counsel
Name
E.F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C.
Contact information
Merchant Law Group
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
100 - 2401 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4H8
Telephone: (306) 359-7777
FAX: (306) 522-3299
Email: emerchant@mlg.saskatoon.sk.ca
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Pro-Crane Inc.
Counsel
Name
Gary G.W. Semenchuck, Q.C.
Contact information
Hleck Kanuka Thuringer
1400 - 2500 VICTORIA AVE
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 3X2
Telephone: (306) 525-7200
FAX: (306) 359-0590
1400 - 2500 VICTORIA AVE
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 3X2
Telephone: (306) 525-7200
FAX: (306) 359-0590
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Saskatchewan Power Corporation
Counsel
Name
Richard P. Rendek, Q.C.
Contact information
Rendek McCrank
208 - 2208 SCARTH ST
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 2J6
Telephone: (306) 525-2191
FAX: (306) 757-8138
208 - 2208 SCARTH ST
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 2J6
Telephone: (306) 525-2191
FAX: (306) 757-8138
Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan
Counsel
Name
W. Brent Cotter, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
1874 SCARTH ST
PO BOX 7129
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-5351
1874 SCARTH ST
PO BOX 7129
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-5351
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta
Counsel
Name
William P. Ostapek
Contact information
Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta
9925 - 107TH Street
P.O. BOX 1960 Stn Main
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2P3
Telephone: (780) 498-8673
FAX: (780) 498-7876
Email: william.ostapek@wcb.ab.ca
9925 - 107TH Street
P.O. BOX 1960 Stn Main
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2P3
Telephone: (780) 498-8673
FAX: (780) 498-7876
Email: william.ostapek@wcb.ab.ca
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Westray Family Members
Counsel
Name
Raymond F. Wagner
Contact information
Wagner & Associates
1869 Upper Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1S9
Telephone: (902) 425-7330
FAX: (902) 422-1233
Email: rfwagner@ns.sympatico.ca
1869 Upper Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1S9
Telephone: (902) 425-7330
FAX: (902) 422-1233
Email: rfwagner@ns.sympatico.ca
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Fullowka, Sheila
Counsel
Name
J. Philip Warner, Q.C.
Contact information
Bishop & McKenzie
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Hourie, Doreen Shauna
Counsel
Name
J. Philip Warner, Q.C.
Contact information
Bishop & McKenzie
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Neill, Tracey
Counsel
Name
J. Philip Warner, Q.C.
Contact information
Bishop & McKenzie
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Pandev, Judit
Counsel
Name
J. Philip Warner, Q.C.
Contact information
Bishop & McKenzie
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Riggs, Ella May Carol
Counsel
Name
J. Philip Warner, Q.C.
Contact information
Bishop & McKenzie
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Vodnoski, Doreen
Counsel
Name
J. Philip Warner, Q.C.
Contact information
Bishop & McKenzie
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
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Lower court rulings
November 19, 1993
Court of Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan
x
Court of Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan
x
Application for judicial review dismissed
June 15, 1995
Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan
1715
Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan
1715
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