Dawson Trail Dispatch
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Métis Host Fall Rendezvous
Hosted in mid-September, the Richer Métis Local Fall Rendezvous was a true success as crafts, music, food and hayrides welcomed locals and visitors to the Dawson Trail Park in Richer. Photos by Dan Guetre
Top: Traditional hot lunch at the Premier Tech Multiplex at Dawson Trail Park.Right: Eugene Sabot and his team of Canadian horses provided rides in the restored historical wagon. Left: Live entertainment on stage kept toes tapping throughout the afternoon.
October 2022
Steinbach Court: Now Court of King’s Bench Administrative Centre
In early September, the Manitoba government designated the court office in Steinbach as an administrative centre of the Court of Queen’s Bench, and due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, will soon be known as the Court of King’s Bench. “Designating the Steinbach court as a Court of Queen’s Bench administrative centre is part of making justice services more accessible and convenient,” explained Justice Minister and Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen. “The southeast part of Manitoba is among the fastest growing areas in the province, which also increases the demand for legal services and accessibility as well.” Steinbach was the only court office in Manitoba that was not designated as a Queen’s Bench administrative centre. Court parties who wished to file Queen’s Bench documents previously had to travel to the nearest administrative centre, such as Selkirk, Winnipeg or Morden. Goertzen noted that there has been tremendous population growth in Steinbach and the surrounding communities since Queen’s Bench administrative centres were designated under the Court of Queen’s Bench Act in 1984. Under the act, court centres are designated by the lieutenant-governor in council, upon recommendation of the justice minister and after consultation with the chief justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench. Consultations with the chief justice were held in June. “[The] move to designate the Steinbach court as an administrative centre of the Court of Queen’s Bench enhances access to justice for Manitobans and deserves the support of the court,” said Chief Justice Glenn Joyal.