"On the evening of April 18, a devastating fire broke out at a property near the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. While we are incredibly grateful to the first responders whose swift response saved the historical buildings on site, we are saddened to confirm that the Visitor Centre buildings were lost. These buildings included exhibit spaces and housed many irreplaceable artifacts that told the stories of generations of Ukrainian Albertans.
This is a profound loss—not only for the Ukrainian community, but for all Albertans who value and honour our province’s diverse cultural heritage.
To the community that holds this place close to heart, please know that we share in your grief, and we recognize the cultural importance of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village to the Ukrainian Albertan community and all Albertans. We will provide more information as it becomes available in the coming weeks. Alberta’s government is committed to reopening the site when it is safe and appropriate to do so."