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The Battlefords march for Ukraine

The Battlefords Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Council, an organization that promotes and supports Ukrainian events in the community, organized a march in support of Ukraine Saturday.

NORTH BATTLEFORD — The Battlefords Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Council, an organization that promotes and supports Ukrainian events in the community, organized a march in support of Ukraine Saturday. To see more photos, see the photo gallery.

It began at noon at City Hall in North Battleford. Mayor David Gillan of North Battleford, Mayor Ames Leslie of Battleford and MLA Jeremy Cockrill were all there to show their support.

Paul Kardynal of the BUCCC started things off. Next was Jim Shevchuk who offered prayers.

The Ukrainian National Anthem and O Canada were sung followed by speeches from Cockrill MLA, organizers of the march and Gillan.

The group of more than 100 people walked six blocks, which brought them back to City Hall where Kardynal gave the final word.

The march was in support of the people of Ukraine who are fighting against an invasion by Russia.