From the CBC:
The design for the Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta on Jasper Avenue was one of 10 winners at the 2009 Edmonton Urban Design Awards Wednesday night.
The museum — which is still awaiting federal funding — will transform a former hotel on Jasper Avenue and 95th Street that dates from the turn of the 20th century.
HIP Architects and David Murray Architect received an award of merit for the design in the unbuilt category.
This is an interview with several CUPP students in October 2009:
The Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program (CUPP) gives students from Ukraine an opportunity to work and study in the Canadian Parliament. Each student is placed with an M.P. The CUPP program is in its 18th year. It is hoped that CUPP will contribute to the education of future leaders of Ukraine.
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For the Ukrainian radio program in Ottawa:
CHIN 97.9 FM Listen Online: http://www.chinradio.com (click on Listen live – Ottawa 97.9) Enjoy traditional & contemporary Ukrainian music, interesting interviews, information & features. Keep up to date with what’s happening in the community, upcoming events and news !
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Today as we remember Remembrance Day, I present a little info on our only Victoria Cross recipient:
Filip Konowal VC (15 September 1888 – 3 June 1959) was a highly decorated Ukrainian Canadian soldier. He is the only Ukrainian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces. He also received theBritish War Medal (1914–1920), Victory Medal (1914–1919), George VI Coronation Medal (1937), Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (1953), entitled to the Cross of St George, 4th Class.
From CTV News:
The reality of being Canada’s Favourite Dancer still hasn’t sunk in for Tara-Jean Popowich. “It’s been amazing, everything’s been amazing, but it still totally catches me by surprise!” she laughs.
It might not have sunk in for Tara-Jean, but it certainly has for her hometown of Lethbridge, Alta. This week, in a special ceremony, Tara-Jean was given the key to her hometown, but not before Mayor Robert Tarleck waltzed with Tara-Jean around City Hall.
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Family time: Perogies and cabbage rolls
After her exciting win at the end of October, Tara-Jean headed home to spend some time with her family. “It was pretty late when I got in, but all my family surprised me. We ended up staying up until 3 o’clock in the morning,” she says.
After what she calls “the best sleep I’ve had in the last four months,” Tara-Jean indulged in a feast of her favourite foods.
“We’re such a Ukrainian family and I really missed having perogies and cabbage rolls, so that was the first thing my mom cooked for me,” she says.
[CTV News]