Myron Kowalsky

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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
Born	July 11, 1941
Political party	New Democratic Party
Residence	Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Occupation	teacher
Religion	Ukrainian Orthodox

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

Myron spent time in Gambia on Project Overseas. Throughout his career Myron stayed involved in farming, teaching, home construction, and was a crop hail adjuster. Myron 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. Myron Kowalsky is married and has two daughters and two grandchildren.

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

On March 20, 2001, Myron was elected as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and re-elected as Speaker in 2004. Myron 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.

Myron 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 of 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.