Myron Kowalsky

Who is Myron Kowalsky?

Myron Kowalsky 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.