(Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko/Lethbridge News Now

New top judge

Lethbridge’s Derek G. Redman appointed Chief Judge of Alberta Provincial Court

Jun 9, 2020 | 3:22 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Government of Alberta has announced a major appointment for a judge from Lethbridge.

Derek G. Redman graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario in 1981, and after practicing in Calgary for a few years, began working for Davidson & Williams in Lethbridge in 1984. He has been based in the city ever since.

Redman was appointed Queen’s counsel in 2000, a provincial court judge in 2007, and the assistant chief judge in 2017.

“My most heartfelt congratulations to Judge Redman on his appointment,” says Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer. “As an experienced jurist, he has served Albertans well, and I am confident Judge Redman will provide expert leadership as the courts navigate the way forward in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The role of the chief judge is to manage the court in the interest of the public while ensuring the efficient administration of justice.

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The chief judge represents provincial court judges and acts as an advocate of the court.

Redman will serve a seven-year term and will be the replacement for Terry Matchett, who was appointed in 2013.

“I want to thank Chief Judge Matchett for his service during his term as chief judge,” adds Schweitzer. “His guidance and leadership of the courts during the first part of the COVID-19 pandemic has been exceptional. We wish him continued success as he continues to serve as a judge in Alberta’s provincial court.”

Schweitzer, as the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, is part of the chief judge selection panel.