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Ukrainian Village in Alberta to Remain Closed for Restoration After Devastating Fire
Restoration follows an April fire that destroyed buildings and artifacts, with closure affecting summer events, Alberta officials said.
- On April 18, 2025, a fire occurred at the heritage site located just east of Edmonton, resulting in the destruction of multiple buildings used by visitors.
- The fire was caused by a wind-fanned grass fire spreading into the village, which levelled the visitor reception, exhibition galleries, and storage facilities.
- Firefighters saved many historic structures, but the Visitor Centre buildings, including exhibit spaces with irreplaceable artifacts and original research files, were lost.
- Village director David Makowsky expressed that the incident deeply affected both the staff and local population, and assured that efforts are underway to reopen the site at the earliest opportunity.
- The village will remain closed for the rest of the summer 2025 season, with all upcoming events cancelled to allow for restoration work and future heritage preservation.
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The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village will remain closed for the rest of the summer as repair work continues from a damaging April wildfire.
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Ukrainian village in Alberta to remain closed for restoration after devastating fire
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Ukranian Villiage closed for remainder of season – Heartland News
On the evening of April 18th, a fire swept through many parts of the Ukranian Cultural Heritage Village. First responders acted quickly to save the site’s historical buildings, the visitor centre was lost, alongside many irreplicable artifacts. To allow for proper restoration, the Ukranian Village site will be closed for the remainder of the season and any upcoming summer events will be cancelled. “The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is an i…
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