The Court Of Appeal For Saskatchewan

The history of Saskatchewan's most prominent court and how it has shaped the legal, political, and social development of the province.

""The history of the court stars a group of talented, ambitious individuals who in the execution of their duty directly impacted their society in numerous ways, and includes many important, fascinating, and even dramatic appeals that touched the life of the nation." from the Introduction A history of Saskatchewan's highest court on its centennial, The Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan places the court within the context of Canadian law and shows how the court contributed to the province's legal, political, and social development. Tying together legal analysis with a compelling narrative, David Mittelstadt includes a biography of each judge who ever sat on the court, discusses the role of patronage and political partisanship in judicial appointments, and relates some of the touchstone legal decisions that influenced both the province and the nation. David Mittelstadt is a historian and heritage consultant based in Calgary. His previous books include Foundations of Justice: Alberta's Historic Courthouses and People, Principles, Progress: The Alberta Court of Appeal's First Century."--

Fishing Saskatchewan features fishing as a year-round activity, from summer walleye and pike fishing, to fly-fishing in the province's streams, to northern fly-in trips, to ice fishing. Sections dedicated to techniques and tackle provide specific information about how to fish for Saskatchewan fish. Chapters on fish stocking, commercial fishing, competitive fishing, and fisheries management look back over more than a hundred years of angling in the province.