Myron Kowalsky

Myron Kowalsky
MLA for Prince Albert Carlton
In office 1986 – November 20, 2007
Succeeded by	Darryl Hickie
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
In office 2001–2007
Preceded by	Ron Osika
Succeeded by	Don Toth
Personal details
Born	July 11, 1941 North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Political party	New Democratic Party
Residence	Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Occupation	teacher
Religion	Ukrainian Orthodox

Myron Kowalsky (born July 11, 1941^[1]) is a retired Canadian politician, teacher, and former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.

Born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, he attended high school in North Battleford and Saskatoon. He obtained a B.A., B. Ed with Distinction, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. Kowalsky began his teaching career in 1961. He taught at Quill Lake School, Unity Composite School, Riverside Collegiate, and Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert.^[1]

Kowalsky spent time in Gambia on Project Overseas. Throughout his career, he stayed involved in farming, teaching, home construction, and was a crop hail adjuster. Kowalsky is keenly interested and an advocate for the arts, with a special interest in drama and dance. He is a member of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Prince Albert. Kowalsky is married to the former Olesia Kindrachuk and has two daughters^[1] and two grandchildren.

Kowalsky was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in 1986. He was re-elected again in 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003.^[2] He has served as Government Whip and on various committees. He most recently chaired the Special Committee on Tobacco Control.^[3]

On March 20, 2001, Kowalsky was elected as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and re-elected as Speaker in 2004.^[4] He was the Chair of the Standing Committees on House Services and Privilege and chaired the Board of Internal Economy of the Legislative Assembly. He also hosted the Midwest Legislative Conference which was held in Regina in July 2005.

Kowalsky has served on the executive committee of the CPA. He chairs the Saskatchewan Branch of the CPA, and serves on the executive committee of the CSG-Midwest.

In December 2004, Mr. Kowalsky participated as an election observer in the Presidential Election in Ukraine. Stationed in Chernivtsi, he helped oversee the process in order to ensure a fair election.

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} "Nation Builders 2002". Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Saskatchewan. 2002. http://www.ucc.sk.ca/programs/nbuilders/2002/index.html. Retrieved 2009-12-04. 
2. ^ "Saskatchewan Members of Legislatures". Saskatchewan Archives Board. http://www.saskarchives.com/web/seld/Membership-of-Legislatures.pdf. Retrieved 2009-12-04. 
3. ^ "CPA Activities: The Canadian Scene". Canadian Parliamentary Review. Parliament of Canada. 2001. http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Sites/LOP/Infoparl/english/issue.asp?param=79&art=221. Retrieved 2009-12-04. 
4. ^ "Saskatchewan Speakers of the Legislative Assembly". Saskatchewan Archives Board. http://www.saskarchives.com/web/seld/Speakers.pdf. Retrieved 2009-12-04. 

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Name	Kowalsky, Myron
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Date of birth	July 11, 1941
Place of birth	North Battleford, Saskatchewan
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