MLA Canora-Pelly

Ken Krawetz has lived and worked in the Canora-Pelly area all of his life, with the exception being the time he spent at the University of Saskatchewan where he obtained his Bachelor of Education.  Mr. Krawetz began a teaching career in Invermay in 1972 and taught for 11 years until he decided to pursue a business venture.  He owned and operated an insurance brokerage from 1983 to 1993 in his hometown of Invermay.  Mr. Krawetz was elected to the Canora School Division Board of Education and served as the chairperson for nine years.  During this time, he also spent six years on the Saskatchewan School Trustees Association, serving two years as its president.

As an avid sports fan, Mr. Krawetz has played hockey and ball for many years.  He also has a love of volleyball and is a provincially registered volleyball official.

Mr. Krawetz was a member of the Invermay Kinsmen Club for more than 25 years and worked at many Telemiracles.  His extensive dedication and volunteer work has earned him several awards including the Canada 125 Award in 1993, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, and the Centennial Medal in 2005.

Mr. Krawetz has served three terms as the MLA for the Canora-Pelly constituency.  He was re-elected again in the 2007 provincial election, after which Premier Wall appointed him Deputy Premier and Minister of Education.  He is the Deputy Leader of the Saskatchewan Party and during his terms in Opposition, he served a number of major critic portfolios including Labour, Health, and Finance.  Mr. Krawetz was also the interim leader of the Saskatchewan Party and Leader of the Opposition from 1997 to 1999.

Mr. Krawetz currently resides on the family farm that he continues to operate with his wife Gail.  Gail has retired as a teacher and principal after 35 years with Invermay School.  Their son Bryce resides in Yorkton with his wife Olivia and daughter Willow.  Bryce teaches for the Good Spirit School Division.  Mr. Krawetz and Gail have a daughter, Lindsay, who is employed in the oil industry in Calgary.