What a catch. Two University of Regina Biology student/researchers have found what is believed to be the largest Western Painted Turtle. It happened in the marsh area of Wascana Lake in Regina. Kelly Marchand is a first year MSc student in Biology. Alyssa Stulberg is a fourth year BSc student. “We were extremely ecstatic,” says Marchand. “Our hands were shaking we were so excited as we tried to measure it. When I first saw her head pop out of the water I honestly thought it was a snapping turtle, like it was such a massive head.” After the two calmed down, they took a careful measure of the turtle and it came in at 26.6 centimetres. They named it Olga, in honour of the powerful female Viking character. After a check of peer reviewed publications, it was confirmed Olga was a record setter.