District 12 Candidates - Blaine Lake - Uranium City
[Postal codes beginning with S0J (and west of meridian 106)]
Patricia Grayston
Richard Michalenko
Patricia Grayston
Education
2003 University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Great Distinction
1973 University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Education Degree
1966 University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Distinction
Other University classes (not contributing to my degrees)
2000 University of South Australia, Adelaide
Drawing the Figure
Painting the Figure
Bronze Casting
Design in Painting
Self-Directed Painting
2002/2003 University of Saskatchewan
Printmaking 213.6
Printmaking 313.6
2011/1012 Drawing 212.6
SIAST Online Classes
GRPH 100
MULT 120
MULT 125
MULT 127
MULT 114
MULT 124
MULT 128
Academic Awards
2002 University of Saskatchewan, Art and Art History, Heinz Jordan Scholarship, University of Saskatchewan, Arts and Science Scholarship
2003 University of Saskatchewan, Arts and Science, Silver Medal of Distinction
Volunteer Work
2011 Board Member, SaskCulture; Board Member, Prince Albert Arts Board
2012 Governance Committee, PAAB
2005-2012 Board Member, Mann Art Gallery, Prince Albert
2009-2011 Chair, Mann Art Gallery
2005 Executive Member, Parkland Artisan Tour
2005-2009 Board Member, Carfac Saskatchewan
2005 Juried Member, Saskatchewan Craft Council
2003 Member of Grandmothers for Grandmothers
Work Experience
2012 Distance Education Instructor, SIAST
2003 Self Employed, Riverview Arts
1995-1999 Principal, W.P. Sandin High School, Shellbrook
1985-1995 High school teacher, W.P. Sandin
1967-1972 High school teacher, W.P. Sandin
1966-1967 High school teacher, Nipawin Comprehensive
1962-1964 Elementary teacher, Vincent Massey, Prince Albert
1961-1962 Elementary teacher, Kilwinning
Richard Michalenko
I was born in 1954 and grew up on the family farm located south of Redberry Lake. I attended school in Hafford from grade 1 – 12, graduating from grade 12 in 1972.
After attending the University of Saskatchewan from 1972 – 1977, I earned a B.S.P. degree (Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy).
Ayerst Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company, hired me in August 1977. Ayerst subsequently merged with Wyeth, a sister company, which eventually was acquired by Pfizer. I retired from Pfizer Canada as a pharmaceutical business representative in November 2012 after 35 years of service.
I served as an elected regional delegate (representing Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) for CCPE (Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education) for a two-year term from 2009 – 2010. In 2010 I received the CCPE “Diamond Award”, a distinction for completing 21 continuing education courses offered to members of the pharmaceutical industry.
My wife Evangie grew up in a neighboring rural community. We are blessed with 5 children and our wishes were to raise them in a rural setting. In 1989, we moved back to our family farm where we currently reside. We farmed in conjunction with our off-farm employment. Now that we are both retired from our careers, we look forward to self-employment by continuing farming.
Our five children attended the University of Saskatchewan, with our youngest currently in her 3rd year of studies. So far, our family collectively has attended the University of Saskatchewan for well over 20 years!
The University of Saskatchewan has been good to my family by way of providing us with a post secondary education opportunity, which led to acquiring productive and rewarding careers. Participating in university governance as a Senator would be my way of giving something back to a great institution! I have travelled District 12 with my tenure as a pharmaceutical representative. I enjoyed the far north, consisting of Uranium City and Lake Athabasca, as well as the Parkland Region. This district is indeed diverse and unique in culture and geography! I am proud to call it home! It would be a privilege and a great honor to represent District 12 as an elected University Senate member!
