Preceded by Ron Osika Name Myron Kowalsky Role Canadian Politician | Occupation teacher Residence Prince Albert, Canada Religion Ukrainian Orthodox Succeeded by Darryl Hickie | |
Born July 11, 1941 (age 82)
North Battleford, Saskatchewan ( 1941-07-11 ) Education University of Saskatchewan Party Saskatchewan New Democratic Party Books Ukrainians in the Saskatchewan Legislature (1934-1993) | ||
Political party New Democratic Party | ||
Myron Kowalsky (born July 11, 1941) 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.
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 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. He has served as Government Whip and on various committees. He most recently chaired the Special Committee on Tobacco Control.
On March 20, 2001, Kowalsky was elected as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and re-elected as Speaker in 2004. 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.