The Government of Saskatchewan has appointed two new judges.

Noah Evanchuk is being appointed as a judge to the Provincial Court in Regina.

Evanchuk received his law degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2004 and began his career as a lawyer in Regina.  A release says he has focused on criminal law since 2007.

Murray Pelletier is also being appointed to the Provincial Court in North Battleford.

Pelletier is a member of the Cowessess First Nation of the Treaty 4 Territory.  He received his law degree in 2007 from the U of S and began his career with Legal Aid Saskatchewan.

Pelletieris replacing Judge Bauer who is transferring to the Provincial Court in Saskatoon.