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The Honourable Justice Frans Slatter Retires from Alberta Court of Appeal

Aug 17, 2026

The Honourable Frans Slatter has retired from the Alberta Court of Appeal.

Justice Slatter joined the Alberta Court of Appeal in 2006 following five years at the Court of King’s Bench. His retirement was effective August 4, 2026.

Acting Chief Justice of Alberta, the Honourable Dawn Pentelechuk, thanked Justice Slatter for his 25 years of exemplary judicial service to the justice system in Alberta and to the administration of justice in this country.

“Justice Slatter has brought a consistently high level of commitment and excellence to the judicial role,” she said. “All of us have been the principal beneficiaries of his immense intellect, institutional knowledge and quiet leadership.”

For more information, please contact:

Paula Beauchamp
Communications, Alberta Court of Appeal
587-577-2488