Ukrainian Settlers of Canora - Saskatchewan Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Located on # 9 Hwy at the south end of Canora, the plaque reads: "UKRAINIAN SETTLERS OF CANORA -- The first block Ukrainian settlement in Saskatchewan was established in 1897 when 150 families arrived in the Canora District from Western Ukraine. Ottawa had specified that earlier Ukrainian immigrants first settle in Alberta and Manitoba. Canora became a center where the Ukrainian culture and language are still kept alive. Thus, many people know Canora as a Ukrainian town. The distinctive domes on many churches in the area are a lasting feature of this settlement."

The marker is situated in the same yard as (visit link)
Lesia Ukrainian Girl.
I found it interesting that the government wanted the Ukrainians to settle in Alberta and Manitoba first.

Marker type: Cairn and plaque Marker placement date: Not listed

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