Left to right are: Marj Bodnarchuk, Sandra Williams, Jan Olesko and Cindy Tenaschuk, part of the group who helped create a science centre at Gateway Mall. Things kick off next weekend with a Brick Lab. (Susan McNeil/paNOW)

By Susan McNeil

Science and Lego

New science centre builds excitement with Lego weekend

Oct 19, 2022 | 3:07 PM

A newly created science centre in at the Gateway Mall is planning to build some excitement in the community with a Lego event at the end of the month.

The brainchild of a group of teachers, nurses and other professionals was designed to reach all ages with a Lego build event next weekend.

“We’re hoping to bring in the community to work and have fun and explore and learn all about how exciting the world of science is,” said Jan Olesko, one of the organizing members.

In addition to bringing out local and area builders, the Saskatchewan Lego Users Group, aka the SLUGs, will be in town with some more elaborate building projects; including a replica of an unnamed local building.

The SLUGs will help with the Brick Lab next weekend, do some demonstrations, and help with Build Battles and wacky races.

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Another thing the SLUGs can help with is showing builders new ways to use Lego kits that have been built.

The Centre will not have regular hours quite yet but will open as needed.

“We’ll have events, and some may be a one-day event, some may be a travelling exhibit from across Canada or maybe the United States,” said Olesko.

According to the group, Prince Albert will benefit greatly from boosting local students in the area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) as the local economy relies on workers with those skills.

“Look at the jobs wanted and the skills sets are just so enhanced when you are exposed to how you can use math or art or technology into your life,” said Olesko.

Olesko was also connected to the Discoveries about a decade ago.

The upcoming inaugural event starts on Saturday at 10 am and on Sunday at noon. It costs $5 to get in and people will be allowed in on a first-come, first-served basis.

Just like Lego, which turns 90 this year, the maximum age is 99 years and how enjoyable it is will be up to the builder.

“You get out what you put in so if you come in excited, you definitely won’t be disappointed but it’s definitely for all ages,” said Olesko.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com