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Selling a House After a Split – a case law review

Breakdowns in marital relationships are hard and complicated. One of the biggest challenges for soon to be former spouses is how to deal with the family home. Sometimes both want to stay; sometimes neither do. Sometimes one wants to stay,…

Boom goes the – uh – Natural Gas: Court says SaskEnergy can buy Head Office for $31 Million under Market Price

In a recent Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench decision, SaskEnergy was successful in its action to enforce an option to purchase on their head office.   (Saskenergy Incorporated v ADAG Corporation Canada Ltd., 2015 SKQB 143 (CanLII),…

SREC Decisions Now Available on Canlii

The Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission complaint and discipline decisions are now available on a searchable database known as 'Canlii' for the beginning of 2015 and beyond. The decisions were otherwise available online at the commission website. This…

Pasties and Poles: The Strip Bar Debate Returns to Regina

Strip bars in Regina have become a hot topic again, with city council looking to approve an application for one to start back up at the former ‘Whiskeys’ location.  The location would be operating presumably under the relaxed regulations…

The Costs of Foreclosure (and Maybe Some Savings too?!?)

Foreclosure is a difficult process for individuals that are going through the process.  Often, it is a result of a change in life circumstances, like a failed marriage, a lost job, or a bankrupt business.  Because of the difficult…

Neighbours, Nuisance and Noble Firs – Case Law Summary

Trees are common place in most residential developments.  A natural way to provide some shade and a lovely way to complement a property, many see trees as an asset. But as much as people like their own trees, some can find their neighbors’…

Post Flooding Legal Blues

This past weekend for many in Regina and South East Saskatchewan was difficult.  The rain that fell on these communities caused flooding and significant property damage.  The response of the various communities has been inspiring,…
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Major Changes to Condominium Legislation in Saskatchewan

Effective June 16, 2014 a number of changes are going to be made to the Condominium Property Regulations, and a number of existing changes to the Condominium Property Act are going to be proclaimed, and put into effect.  The amendments…

Changes to Lending Regulation for Farmers.

Agricultural real estate has special treatment in Saskatchewan.  From ownership restrictions to special lending issues, a family farm, especially the home quarter, is a different beast than your regular residential real estate transaction. …

Why Listening To Your Clients Can Get You In Trouble…

One of the most difficult things about being a lawyer (and most other professions, I suppose) is the various ethical challenges that you are presented with over time.   A recent decision in a foreclosure matter highlights one such…