PSAC Prairies Convention 2026

Written By Patrick Neuberger

The final day of Convention began with anticipation and excitement as delegates joined the Convention floor to elect the Prairie Region’s next Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP). Krysty Thomas was acclaimed as the REVP, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the region as members look ahead to the coming term.

Learn more about REVP Krysty Thomas and the experience and vision she brings into this role.

Convention guests, delegates, and observers also raised over $3700 for Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids, a non-profit organization that provides nutritious school lunches to kids facing food insecurity in Calgary.

Delegates elected Alex Cremer as the Alternate REVP and Michelle Lang as the Second Alternate REVP. The Prairie Region Council also welcomed newly elected 2SLGBTQIA+ Representative, Jo Hildebrand. The full list of Prairie Region Council members and alternates is available here, contact information will be posted soon.

Following the elections, delegates passed the following resolution:

  • BYL-013, Late Delegate Submissions for PSAC Conventions

The full list of resolutions is available here.

As outgoing REVP Marianne Hladun begins her retirement, delegates and observers on the Convention floor honoured her contributions and thanked her for her many years of advocacy on behalf of the Prairie members.

Elder Gerald Sitting Eagle, Piitaopi, rejoined the Convention for the Closing Ceremony, wishing everyone safe travels and memorable experiences from the lands of Treaty 7.

All elected Representatives and Alternates took the oath of office, led by PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa, committing to serve in the best interests of the Prairie members.

On Saturday night’s Prairie Social, the Prairie Voice Awards were presented to recognize members for their outstanding contributions to our union. Congratulations to all the winners!

  • Sheilagh Hanson Building Futures – Heather Timko

  • Changing the World – Keri D’Avignon

  • Community Champion – Laurie Carson

  • Emerging Activist – Reuben Ha

  • Human Rights Hero – Kathryn Dyck

  • Judy Shannon Education – Rita Thompson

  • Lifetime of Labour – Mona Simcoe

  • Workplace Warrior – Alex Goatcher

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