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19926

Edmonton Journal, a division of Southam Inc. v. Pearl Elizabeth Parisian, et al.

(Alberta) (Criminal) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1989-12-13 Close file on Leave
1986-06-26 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ La W
Dismissed, with costs
1986-06-23 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1986-06-23, CJ La W
Decision reserved
1986-06-23 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1986-06-23, CJ La W
Decision reserved
1986-05-30 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal Edmonton Journal, a division of Southam Inc.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Edmonton Journal, a division of Southam Inc. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Parisian, Pearl Elizabeth Respondent Active
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Edmonton Journal, a division of Southam Inc.

Counsel
A.H. Lefever
Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer
3200 - 10180, 101 ST NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3W8
Telephone: (403) 425-9510
FAX: (403) 429-3044
Agent
John Bochnovic
Smart & Biggar
900 - 55 Metcalfe St
Box 2999 Stn D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y6
Telephone: (613) 232-2486
FAX: (613) 232-8440

Party: Parisian, Pearl Elizabeth

Counsel
Brian A. Beresh
Beresh Depoe Cunningham
300 - 10110, 107TH ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 1J4
Telephone: (403) 421-4766
FAX: (403) 429-0346

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Donna R. Valgardson
S.R. Fainstein, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
211 Bank of Montreal Building
10199 - 101 Street N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (780) 495-7270
FAX: (780) 495-6940
Email: donna.valgardson@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

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Lower court rulings

June 27, 1985
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8403-3380-C6

Order granted

May 14, 1986
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)

Not available

Appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27