The Manitoba government has appointed Lori Ann Hunter as judge to the provincial court of Manitoba in The Pas.  Hunter was called to the bar in 2012.  She began her career as a Crown Attorney with the Manitoba Prosecution Service working in Grand Rapids, youth court in The Pas as well as circuit court attendance in Pukatawagan, Moose Lake, Snow Lake, Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon.

In making the announcement Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen noted he is confident Judge Hunter who throughout her career has worked to improve access to justice in the north will continue to work to uphold and strengthen the rule of law in her new role.  He added her history in the community has given her a foundation to understand the unique and systemic issues that affect northern communities.  Hunter succeeds Judge Theresa McDonald who retired in January.