Brent D. Stewart was appointed to the

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on April 16, 1998. Prior to his appointment, Judge Stewart was a partner in the law firm of Hoeschen and Stewart located in

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. He has extensive experience in criminal,

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and civil litigation matters. He was called to the bar in 1977 after graduating from the

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, president of its Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Morden Corn and Apple Festival.

References

Government of Manitoba news release
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