Due to a shortage of clerks at the Court of Appeal, it has become necessary to temporarily close the Registry counters in Edmonton and Calgary effective June 5, 2025.
Litigants with an e-filing exemption
Litigants who have an e-filing exemption are encouraged to file their documents by email or fax. Where this is not possible, documents can be deposited in the Court of Appeal drop-off box located as follows:
Edmonton: past security at the east entrance on 97th Street
Calgary: 26th floor of the TC Energy Tower - 2600, 450 - 1st Street SW
Documents deposited after 4 p.m. will be processed the next business day. A contact name, email address and telephone number must be noted on the documents. Parties will be notified by phone or email that the documents are:
- Filed and ready for collection; or
- Deficient and require correction.
Search requests
The Registry accepts e-mail search requests. Contact the relevant registry. The email and phone contact details are noted below. The Registry will contact the requesting party by phone or email to make payment arrangements.
Search requests can also be left in the Court of Appeal drop-off box. The Registry will contact the requesting party by phone or email to make payment arrangements.
Contact for general information requests
For requests relating to commissioning of affidavits, fee waivers and general appeal information, please contact the relevant Registry.
Calgary Registry - Calgary.Registry@albertacourts.ca or 403-297-2206
Edmonton Registry - Edmonton.Registry@albertacourts.ca or 780-422-2416
Reminder
Electronic filing is and remains mandatory. The counter closure has no impact on electronic filing.
To ensure a seamless filing experience, all parties are encouraged to:
Heidi Schubert, K.C.
Registrar, Court of Appeal of Alberta