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Law Association Welcomes New Judicial Appointment for Fort Frances/Kenora

  • Jan 27
  • 1 min read

Media Release


The Rainy River District Law Association congratulates Justice Archana Arun Medhekar on her appointment to the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances and Kenora.


Attorney General Doug Downey's appointment notice is available here.


Judges of the Ontario Court of Justice, also known as the provincial court, hear the majority of criminal and family law matters in the province. Consequently, the provincial court is Ontario’s busiest court. The Northwest Region is also served by Superior Court judges (who are federal appointees). They are based in Kenora and Thunder Bay.


Until the appointment of Justice Terry Waltenbury in 2023, who continues to preside in Fort Frances, the Rainy River District had been without a local judge for 11 years. The Rainy River District Law Association thanks Chief Justice Sharon Nicklas for formally designating this additional judicial resource to serve Fort Frances, which recognizes the needs of the justice system in Rainy River District.


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Contact:


Douglas W. Judson

President, Rainy River District Law Associations

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