BATTLEFORD — The Town of Battleford has added its voice to those expressing support to Ukraine.
At the start of a regular council meeting Monday, Mayor Ames Leslie expressed his town’s support for Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of that country.
Leslie began the meeting with “an acknowledgement of Ukraine and the people of Ukraine, and the struggles they are having with the invasion of Russia and (Vladimir) Putin.”
Leslie said he attended the gathering in support of Ukraine at North Battleford City Hall Saturday.
As well, the Ukraine flag is now being flown at Town Hall alongside the town flag, in “honour and thought of our Ukrainian friends and family members — those who do have family still in Ukraine,” said Leslie.
“Ukrainians are some of the first settlers within this region. We are definitely grateful and respectful of what they have brought to our community and region. So we wish the best of thoughts and prayers for all the people of Ukraine.”
