The Edmonton Public Library’s Information Services Division, in partnership with the Government of Alberta is offering a free series of one-hour introductory lectures designed to increase your awareness and understanding of the law.

All sessions will take place in the Theatre, located in the basement of the Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, 780-496-7000.

Saturday, November 4, 2006

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Planning for Disability and Planning for Death
Topics covered will include: enduring powers of attorney, personal directives, guardian/trustee orders, what happens if you die without a will, basic components of a will, duties of an executor, and the role of the Public Trustee.

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cybercrime: When Computers Go Bad
The presentation will explain how computers are used to commit conventional crimes and how personal and corporate computers can become the target of crimes. You will learn, in plain language, how to protect yourself, your children, your wallet and your computer.

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Saturday, November 18, 2006

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Family Law Act and Family Justice Services
The presentation will give an overview of the Family Law Act that came into force on October 1, 2005. The Family Law Act deals with issues of parentage, guardianship, child support and parenting and contact orders. The presentation will also provide an overview of Family Justice Services and a description of the various program initiatives available to assist families interfacing in the legal system.

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Home Sweet Home: Laws for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta
This timely presentation will introduce you to legislation regarding Residential Tenancies in Alberta as well as recommend online resource tools for understanding the law for both tenants and landlords. You will also learn how to navigate and use effectively the Laws for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta web site.

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