Kelly grew up in Crestview in St. James. He lived on Vimy Road, Hillary Crescent, and Crestview Park Drive. He attended Crestview Elementary School, Ness Junior High, and John Taylor Collegiate.
Ryback always wanted to do something for graduates at John Taylor. In 2022 his JT Class of '82 40th Anniversary was approaching. He approached fellow alumni and raised $1,200.00.
The group was polled and it was decided to create four gifts, $300 each, called the JT Class of '82 Pay It Forward Awards.
The awards were presented to deserving students who balanced school life with outside activities and responsibilities - ie, held a part time job or regularly volunteered, took initiative to combat climate change, or had faced family or personal challenges.
The criteria was close to Ryback's heart as he worked at the neighbourhood dry cleaner every evening after school and on Saturdays when he was in high school. He paid his own way through Red River Community College's two-year Computer Analyst/Programmer Diploma program with his earnings.
Ryback has supported John Taylor Collegiate and other area high schools. He has attended numerous St. James-Assiniboia School Division Graduation Pow Wows, provided gifts for fundraising initiatives, and mentored a youth service group at JT in 2025-26.
On behalf of his service club, Ryback presented two citizenship awards in 2026 to the two JT grads who founded the youth group.
Ryback supports the St. James youth.
Ryback supports the St. James youth.
After working to saveJohn Blumberg Golf Course, Ryback was successful at delivering his Intro to Golf Day for St. James-Assiniboia School Division middle school students. Approximately eighty students have participated since 2023 with most experiencing their first time on the course. He accomplished this by obtaining grants from Golf Manitoba, donations from local sponsors including John Blumberg Golf Course and himself. The only requirement from the school division is to provide transportation and supervision. Ryback plans to continue this opportunity for years to come.
Ryback coached hockey and lacrosse and was a St. James-Assiniboia Minor Hockey Association board member where he initiated many development programs.
Ryback coached hockey and lacrosse and was a St. James-Assiniboia Minor Hockey Association board member where he initiated many development programs.
As councillor, Ryback will increase funding support to community centres and work with the centres to enhance facilities and programming and work to increase hours at pools and libraries.
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