Prince Albert celebrated the first-ever Ukrainian Day celebration on Saturday at Little Red River Park.

The celebration brought long-standing residents and newcomers to showcase Prince Albert’s Ukrainian roots and cultural traditions.

There was a large group of Ukrainian newcomers who were part of the organizing committee along with representatives from the Ukrainian-Canadian community in Prince Albert. Olena Shpylchak and Iryna Dehtiar were just two of the Ukrainian newcomers who assisted in planning the event.

Dehtiar said the event was a way to thank Prince Albert residents and share Ukrainian culture.

She said that over 100 families have settled in Prince Albert since the Russian invasion began.

“We came some years ago and we are really thankful to Prince Albert and Canada for you

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