Joint Review Panel Denies Applications for Grassy Mountain Coal Project On June 17, 2021, a joint review panel denied Benga Mining Limited’s applications for the Grassy Mountain Coal Project. The panel found the project is not in the public interest under Alberta’s Coal Conservation Act because its significant environmental impacts outweigh its economic benefits. Ackroyd…
Webinar: Buying a Home in Edmonton
Spring is just around the corner! If you are in the market to buy a home this spring, hear from our own Sherry Simons and other real estate experts about what to expect when buying your first home at our free online seminar on March 7th. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-webinar-everything-you-need-to-know-about-buying-a-home-in-edmonton-tickets-142039388635?fbclid=IwAR1J0FJFl4CuSAd1V-YU18P0Sdf84MXw9o7-cn-x51NA2C57Hj2udG55RTg
Webinar: Buying a Home in Edmonton
In the market to buy a home? Hear from our own Sherry Simons and other real estate experts about what to expect when buying your first home at our free online seminar Sunday, January 31st. https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/everything-you-need-to-know…
Webinar: Buying a Home in Edmonton
In the market to buy a home? Hear from our own Sherry Simons and other real estate experts about what to expect when buying your first home at our free online seminar on November 15th. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/real-estate-education-webinar-buying-you-first-home-in-edmonton-tickets-127405024859
Ackroyd LLP Statement
Ackroyd LLP stands in solidarity with those who have been oppressed by racism be it subtle or overt. The recent events of violence have raised awareness of the issues we face in Canada. Canadians are now called upon to deal with the deep-rooted structures of racism that is woven into our society and which has…
Congratulations to Sherry Simons – Women in Law Award 2020 winner for Estate Planning
Congratulations to one of our lawyers, Sherry Simons, for being recognized with a Women in Law Award in the area of estate planning (https://womeninlawawards.lawyer-monthly.com/winners-edition/). Sherry has been with Ackroyd LLP since 2016 and practices in wills and estates, real estate, corporate and legal/policy drafting. Sherry graduated from the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law in…
Webinar: Buying a Home in Today’s Climate
Thinking of buying a home? Hear from one of our lawyers and other real estate experts about what you should know about buying a home during the Covid-19 pandemic. You’re invited to join us for an information packed webinar where you will learn valuable information on buying a home during COVID-19, the real estate market,…
Alberta Court of Appeal finds breach of procedural fairness in Borgel v Paintearth (Subdivision and Development Appeal Board), 2020 ABCA 192
In the recent Alberta Court of Appeal case of Borgel v Paintearth (Subdivision and Development Appeal Board), 2020 ABCA 192, the unanimous Court (Watson, Wakeling and Strekaf JJA) found that the County of Paintearth Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) had breached its duty of procedural fairness to the 11 appellants represented by our Bill…
Webinar – Buying a Home During COVID19
Thinking of buying a home? Hear from one of our lawyers and other real estate experts about what you should know about buying a home during the Covid-19 pandemic. You’re invited to join us for an information packed webinar where you will learn valuable information on buying a home during COVID-19, the real estate market,…
Estate Planning in a Nutshell
What is a Will and Why Do You Need One? A Will is a written document that appoints a person to manage your estate (“executor”) and outlines to whom your property is to be given after you pass away. Benefits: Reduction of stress, conflict, costs and delay for your family Appointment of a guardian for…