82nd Prairie/NWT Regional Council

Date: June 12–13, 2026
Location: Matrix Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta

The 82nd Prairie/NWT Regional Council (PRC) will be held over 1.5 days, beginning Friday, June 12, 2026, and continuing all day Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Friday, June 12, 2026

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

2:00 – 2:45 PM –  Council Registration – Coffee and light refreshments

2:45 – 3:00 PM – Opening Remarks – Regional Director Katy Reed
• Welcome
• Council overview
• Charity announcement

Land Acknowledgment – Tayo Obadina

PIPSC Equality Statement – Chinyere Okafor

3:00 – 3:45 pm – PIPSC 101  – Katy Reed

3:45 – 4:00 PM – Our People Our Purpose – Member Presentation

4:00 – 4:15 PM – Break

4:15 – 4:50 PM – Training Presentation – Training Chair – William Stewart

4:50 – 5:00 PM – Director Announcements / Day 1 Closing

Evening
Social Event – Baseball game – Make sure you have pre-registered!

Saturday, June 13, 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Coffee and refreshments available throughout the day

Morning Break: 10:30 – 10:45
Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00
Afternoon Break: 2:30 – 2:45

 Agenda

Opening Business

Call to Order and Welcome – Regional Director Katy Reed

Introductions of Regional Executive and PIPSC Staff – Director

Appointment of Chairperson – Edmonton Branch President

Appointment of Parliamentarian – Ira Hill

Prairie/NWT Regional Council – Delegate Count

Observers to Delegates (as required)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of 2025 Prairie/NWT Regional Council Minutes

Business Arising from the 2025 PRC Minutes

Reports

Prairie/NWT Director’s Report– Katy Reed

Prairie/NWT Regional Training Update – Regional Training Chair – William Stewart

Regional Treasurer’s Report – Regional Treasurer – Marvie Ong

Regional Representation Update – Manager, Prairie/NWT Regional Office – Kris Hawkins

Branch Reports – (see Virtual Binder)

Large Branches:

Calgary Branch
Edmonton Branch
Regina Branch
Saskatoon Branch
Winnipeg & Southern Manitoba Branch

Small Branches:
Northern Manitoba
Prince Albert
Denwood
Lethbridge
Suffield
Lacombe / Red Deer
Northwest Territories

Regional Executive Election

Election Committee:  Terri Gobeil and Corrie Barkley

Position for Election:  Treasurer (2-year term)

[Lunch Break]

Announcement of Election Results

New Business

Our People Our Purpose – Member Presentation

Guest Speaker / Presentation – Consultation Team Presentation

Our People Our Purpose – Member Presentation

Resolutions

Submitted Resolutions

• Bylaw Resolution Change
• Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Resolutions from the Floor

Closing Business

PIPSC National AGM Delegate Allocation

Director’s Closing Remarks

Adjournment