* Alberta Court of Justice appointments will increase court capacity and support public safety across the province.

To support the courts and improve access to an efficient, fair and transparent justice system, Alberta's government has added six justices to serve in the northern, Edmonton and Calgary regions. Increasing the number of justices helps maximize the courts' ability to hear cases in a timely manner.

"Continuing to fill judicial appointments directly strengthens the capacity of our courts, helping ensure Albertans have timely access to justice. I congratulate those newly appointed justices and wish them well as they begin serving their communities." Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice and Attorney General

Alberta's government has appointed the following six individuals to the Alberta Court of Justice:

* Boyd Langford, Northern Region, effective March 16, 2026

* Denis Lefebvre, Edmonton Criminal, effective March 16, 2026

* Kristin Fahlman, Calgary Criminal/Calgary Region, effective March 16, 2026

* Travis Cunningham, Edmonton Region, effective March 23, 2026

* Elizabeth Iredale, Calgary Family and Youth, effective April 7, 2026

* Jayne Janzen, Edmonton Family and Youth, effective April 8, 2026

"On behalf of the Alberta Court of Justice, I am pleased to offer congratulations to the newly appointed justices. Each brings valuable skills and experience that will strengthen the work of the Court and contribute to maintaining public confidence in a justice system that is accessible, timely and impartial. We look forward to the important role they will play in serving Albertans and supporting access to justice in communities throughout the province." James Hunter, Chief Justice, Alberta Court of Justice

Boyd Langford received a bachelor of laws degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2000. After articling with a private law firm in 2004, he was invited to join the partnership immediately on being called to the bar in 2005. Based primarily in High Level, Mr. Langford has maintained a general practice, including both criminal and family law. For many years, he has provided pro bono services to societies, community groups and churches in the region, and has been a roster lawyer with the Legal Aid Society of Alberta throughout his legal career, including frequent appearances as duty counsel in criminal dockets.

Denis Lefebvre earned his juris doctor from the University of Alberta in 2008 and practised law in the private sector, with experience in litigation across a range of areas including employment and labour law, human rights and administrative law. He also served as chair of the Public Health Appeal Board for a three-year term from 2017 to 2020. Between 2020 and 2022, Mr. Lefebvre acted as labour and employment counsel with Alberta Health Services. Since 2022, he has served as a full-time justice of the peace for the Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton. Mr. Lefebvre served as a lawyer mentor with the Law Society of Alberta from 2021 to 2022.

Kristin Fahlman received her juris doctor from the University of Calgary in 2009 and was admitted to the Law Society of Alberta in 2010. She has worked as a Crown prosecutor with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service's Calgary office since 2009 and has served as team lead of their Youth Prosecution Unit since 2025. In addition to prosecuting files, Ms. Fahlman has also been a member of the Urban Crime Team and has managed the Serious Habitual Offender Program. She is the founder of a registered charity that supports human trafficking survivors across Canada, was the social justice chair for the Catholic Women's League, a board member of Amaris Adoption and Family Support Services and a mentor with the Law Society Mentor Express Program.

Travis Cunningham received his bachelor of laws degree in 2000. After articling at a defence firm, he served as a police officer with Edmonton Police Service from 2002 to 2007. He has more than 18 years of experience as a Crown prosecutor, having served in that role since 2007. Mr. Cunningham's experience includes trial, appeal and docket court work, as well as preparing criminal files for trial, bail hearings, appeals and sentencing. He participated in the development and implementation of the Edmonton Indigenous Court beginning in 2021 and, since its opening in 2022, has served as a dedicated Crown prosecutor within that court.

Elizabeth Iredale received her bachelor of laws degree from Dalhousie Law School in 2002 and, after articling, practised law in the private sector in Calgary. Between 2006 and 2021, she worked as a barrister and solicitor with Alberta's Justice and Solicitor General ministry. Since 2021, Ms. Iredale has worked with the ministry's Family and Surrogate Court Litigation program area, first as an assistant director and, since 2023, as a director. She is an expert in child protection law.

Jayne Janzen earned her bachelor of laws at the University of Alberta in 1996. Between 1997 and 2001, Ms. Janzen practised law in the private sector. From 2001 to 2005, she worked as staff counsel in Legal Aid Alberta's Family Law Office. Since 2005 she has worked in various roles within Alberta's Justice Ministry, including, since 2021, as a senior legal officer in the Legal Services Division's People and Communities legal team. She was a member of the Indigenous Family Justice Initiative Committee between 2021 and 2025, and served as an Alberta Justice's representative on the Family Advisory Court Team, a judicially sponsored court committee, from 2019 to 2021.

Quick facts

* Since June 2023, Alberta's government has made a total of 48 judicial appointments, including 46 to the Alberta Court of Justice - justices of the peace, justices, assistant chief justices and a chief justice - and two applications judges to the Court of King's Bench.

* Lawyers with at least 10 years at the bar can apply to become a justice of the Alberta Court of Justice.

* Each application undergoes a thorough, independent review by both the Alberta Judicial Council and the Alberta Judicial Nominating Committee before being recommended for appointment.

Related information

* Alberta's government is actively recruiting justices of the peace and encourages qualified lawyers to apply. Qualified lawyers who wish to be considered for appointment can access the application form online.