Michael Oleksyn

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Civic Affairs Reporter at Prince Albert Daily Herald

Civic Affairs Reporter at Prince Albert Herald, friend of the Bagskate Podcast, U of S alum. Twitter Machine content is mine. Retweets are not endorsements

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Articles

Kinsmen Fest-of-Ale growth prompts move to Art Hauser floo

4 days ago | paherald.sk.ca | Michael Oleksyn

The crowds were out as the Prince Albert Kinsmen Club returned with their sixth annual Kinsmen Fest-of-Ale at the Art Hauser Centre on Friday. Because of the increased number of attendees, the event was moved to the arena floor of the Art Hauser. Prince Albert Kinsmen member Shaun Pikaluk is the chair of the event committee. He said the goal to help people find a product they like before summer officially arrives while also raising money for Kinsmen projects in Prince Albert.
Catholic Division not affected by discontinuing of departmental exams

4 days ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

In April, the province announced it is winding down the Grade 12 provincial examination program at the end of August 2025 as work continues to develop a province-wide student assessment program. The province said in a press release that discontinuing provincial exams will create a more equitable system for Grade 12 students. Saskatchewan is currently the only province where some students are required to write provincial examinations in certain Grade 12 subjects while others are not.
Michif Early Learning Program to continue at St. Michael

4 days ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

The Prince Albert Catholic School Division’s Michif language program will continue in the next school year after the division received approval for a $150,000 funding application. The division’s program is part of the Michif Early Learning Pilot Project (MELPP) that began in partnership with Métis Nation-Saskatchewan. PA Catholic Education Director Lorel Trumier said the MN-S’ support was important to keep the program going.
Catholic Division applying for SSBA food infrastructure grant

1 week ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

The Prince Albert Catholic School Division and partner the Catholic Education Foundation has submitted a project to the SSBA to expand school food infrastructure. It was recently announced that the SSBA has been approved to receive $1 million in federal funding to expand school food infrastructure. Director of Education Lorel Trumier updated the board on the application at their regular meeting on May 5.
Catholic Division preparing for upcoming Catholic Education Week

1 week ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

Catholic Education Week runs from May 25 to June 1 and the Prince Albert Catholic School Division is planning events ahead of the week. The theme of Catholic Education Week this year is “Catholic Education: Pilgrims of Hope” and the recognition of a Jubilee Year as declared by the late Pope Francis. Students in all Catholic divisions will take time to pray and celebrate Catholic education. Director of Education Lorel Trumier said that the week was a great way to spotlight Catholic education.
Trivia Babes are a fun trivia night for a good cause

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

Trivia Babes Emma Jean and Curtis Kerr are using their themed Trivia Nights at the Spice Trail as both a fundraiser and a night of fun. Jean said that the name and concept was all Kerr’s idea. “I can’t take the credit for it,” she said. “The name came to Curtis Kerr, my fellow Trivia Babe. He came up with the idea for the night. He’s got quite a trivia mindset and trivia brain, and he he’s kind of the person you would want on your team for a trivia night. “He could be on Jeopardy. I’m pretty sure.
Block re-elected for fourth term in Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek

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

Incumbent Kelly Block cruised to an easy victory in Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek on Election Night. Block, who with boundary changes now represents communities such as St. Louis, Duck Lake, Rosthern and Wakaw, was grateful for the continued support from the riding. “I am extremely grateful to the voters in Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek, for once again giving me the honour of serving as their Member of Parliament,” Block said.
Catholic Division ready to hit the ground running after receiving budget information

1 week ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

After a delay in receiving their budget package from the Ministry of Education the Prince Albert Catholic School Division has received the package and can begin work. The board received an update from director of education Lorel Trumier and Chief Financial Officer Greg McEwen at their regular meeting on Monday. Trumier is pleased by the general outlook in the budget data received.
Ecole St. Mary claims two awards at Model UN Assembly

1 week ago | thespec.com | Michael Oleksyn

The École St. Mary High School Model UN team had an outstanding performance at the Rotary Club Model United Nations Assembly held in Winnipeg on May 2 and 3. Two delegations received recognition: the delegation for New Zealand made up of Esther Akinjobi and Umer Hashim earned the prestigious Rais Khan Award for the most diplomatic delegation. Meanwhile the delegation of Michael Edet and Jannie Kemp representing Bangladesh received the honourable mention for the Rais Khan Award.
Coffee and Conversation celebrates over 95 years of Ted Matheson Men’s Wear

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

The final Coffee and Conversation of the season celebrated the legacy of Ted Matheson Men’s Wear on April 27 at the Prince Albert Historical Museum. Fred Matheson and Diane Matheson gave the presentation. The couple celebrated 95 years for the Central Avenue business. Fred said the Museum initially invited him to speak when the store was celebrating 95 years but the store has since crossed that milestone. “When they first asked me we (were) in our 95th year,” Fred said.