Michael Oleksyn

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Civic Affairs Reporter at Prince Albert Daily Herald

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Articles

Sask Rivers responses to TRC Calls to Action continues growth

5 days ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division highlighted efforts they’ve made to address some of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action in an update presented at Monday’s regular board meeting. Superintendent Jennifer Hingley provided the update. Hingley shared highlights of the division’s response including growing land-based learning opportunities and ongoing work in anti-racist/anti-bias education with both leadership and school staff.
Substitute drivers becoming a challenge for Saskatchewan Rivers

5 days ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division’s transportation accountability report shows that hiring substitute drivers continues to be a challenge for the division. The Sask. Rivers board got a look at the report during their regular meeting on Monday. It shows the division cancelled 38 routes during the school year due to a lack of substitute drivers. Director of education Neil Finch said that transportation is going well despite the regular challenges in the file.
Outstanding Citizenship Award winner at Sask Polytechnic honoured to be chosen

1 week ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

Graduates at the Prince Albert Campus of Saskatchewan Polytechnic crossed the stage at the Art Hauser Centre on Thursday. The convocation ceremony took place in two parts with a morning and afternoon session. Harishgowtham (Harish) Shanmugam, a graduate of the Business diploma program, received the Outstanding Citizenship Award.
First-year student honoured to be chosen for Reconciliation in Action Award

1 week ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

Graduates at the Prince Albert Campus of Saskatchewan Polytechnic crossed the stage at the Art Hauser Centre on Thursday. The convocation ceremony took place in two parts with a morning and afternoon session. Jade Littlechief, a first-year student in Resource and Environmental Law program, received the Reconciliation in Action Award. Littlechief, who is originally from White Bear First Nations in the southeast, said he was shocked to be recognized as a first-year student.
Catholic Division successful in food infrastructure grant application

1 week ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

The Prince Albert Catholic School Division and the Catholic Education Foundation have been successful in their joint submission to expand school food infrastructure. The two organizations submitted their proposal to the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA). The SSBA has received $1 million in federal funding to address the issue. Catholic School Division Director of Education Lorel Trumier updated the board on the application at their regular meeting on Monday.
RVRR celebrates successful first ever “Boots, Badges and Fiddles Dinner & Dance” Fundraiser

1 week ago | paherald.sk.ca | Michael Oleksyn

River Valley Resilience Retreat (RVRR) had a very successful evening at their first ever “Boots, Badges and Fiddles Dinner & Dance Fundraiser” on Saturday night at the St. Louis Community Hall. The event featured performances by the Dean Smith Band and Larry Krause along with a roast beef supper and Not So Silent Auction. RVRR co-founder and retired Prince Albert firefighter Jeff Reeder said they appreciated all the support.
'A good news budget’ Sask Rivers passes balanced budget without dipping into reserves

1 week ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division passed a balanced 2025-2026 budget without dipping into reserves for the first time in four years. The division also benefited from provincial funding to offset inflationary costs for a second consecutive year. Financial Officer Jerrold Pidborochynski presented the budget during Monday’s school board meeting.
‘Save our Seats’ celebrates musical expression

1 week ago | paherald.sk.ca | Michael Oleksyn

It was an afternoon of good music for a good cause at the Mahon Auditorium inside the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library. The “Save Our Seats” fundraiser brought together young musicians and a group of veteran performers for the afternoon. Vieng Enchanh, the library’s communications and marketing coordinator, said the Mahon Auditorium was used for a practice space for the Prince Albert Band, made up of young musicians.
RVRR launches Resilience Company 100 as demand for services grows

1 week ago | paherald.sk.ca | Michael Oleksyn

The River Valley Resilience Retreat (RVRR) has recently launched the Resilience Company 100. Evert Botha of RVRR said that the idea has been floating around for a year but the organization decided to launch it for PTSD Awareness Month in June. “(We’re really looking for individuals, families, businesses, organisations, associations, (and) unions to commit to $1,000 a year to help us with our capital project, then also to help fill the gaps,” Botha said.
Downtown Street Fair to be rescheduled after cancellation

1 week ago | paherald.sk.ca | Michael Oleksyn

Threatening skies on Saturday morning forced the cancellation of the 20th Anniversary of the Prince Albert Downtown Street Fair. PADBID Executive Director Rhonda Trusty said they decided to cancel the popular annual event after looking at the early morning forecast, and considering other extenuating circumstances. “The reason to cancel Street Fair was made based on the current conditions when I woke up and the forecast of the lightning and thunderstorms,” Trusty said. “It was very difficult.