RECENT NEWS POSTS
While we are everything about providing legal services, we have done our bit to give back to the community through donation programs and sponsorships. We have listed below a few of our past events. If you would like more information or need to consult a lawyer, get in touch with us.
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CALL TO THE BAR
Congratulations to Leanne Dragon and Sheldon Toner for celebrating their 25th anniversary of being called to the bar in the NWT.
DONATION TO THE YWCA NWT
Dragon Toner is pleased to announce the donation of $30,000 of furniture to the new YWCA Family Building in Yellowknife. It will offer 21 units of affordable housing for families as well as serving as a hub for wraparound supports and referrals from on-site staff and programming. We are very proud to support the YWCA NWT and thank them for all that they do to benefit our community.
NEW PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT
We are pleased to announce that Jessi Casebeer is the President of the Canadian Bar Association – NWT Branch. Her term ends in September 2023.
CONGRATULATIONS SHELDON TONER
Congratulations to Sheldon Toner who is completing his term of President of the Law Society of NWT in December 2022.
SPONSOR OF JUNIOR MEN’S CURLING TEAM
Dragon Toner Law Office is a proud sponsor of the Junior Men’s Curling Team. They are going to the U18 Nationals in Timmins, Ontario and Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown, PEI in February 2023. They are a great group of boys and wonderful ambassadors for the NWT. Good luck team!
SPONSOR OF DRAGON TONER SLAYERS MEN’S REC HOCKEY TEAM
Dragon Toner Law Office is a proud sponsor of the Dragon Toner Slayers men’s rec hockey team. Have a great season!
FOUNDATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE INSTRUCTOR
In 2023, Sheldon will continue teaching courses at the Foundation of Administrative Justice (www.foaj.ca). He will be teaching courses on principles of administrative justice, human rights and charter values for tribunals, interpreting legislation, effective hearings, decision making and evidence.
2021 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
Dragon Toner Law Office is extremely proud to have received the Community Impact Award from the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce Business Resilience Awards, that were announced on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021.
We are honoured to have been nominated amongst so many other amazing Yellowknife businesses that have persevered through challenging times to make our community better.
Thank you, Yellowknife!
DRAGON TONER CELEBRATING 10 YEARS
2020 marks the 10th anniversary for the Yellowknife based Dragon Toner which is locally owned by Sheldon Toner and Leanne Dragon.
DRAGON TONER DONATES TO LOCAL GALA
Dragon Toner donates $1,000 to the Yellowknife Community Foundation 2020 gala. The Yellowknife Community Foundation was founded in 1993 to provide individuals, businesses and organizations with a means of supporting projects in our community for an enduring future.
DRAGON TONER ALUMNI
We are so proud of both former staff Caroline Wawzonek and Rylund Johnson who are now members of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly. Caroline is also the new Minister of Justice and Finance. Congratulations!