In Tribute To All Pioneers - Vegreville, Alberta
N 53° 29.512 W 112° 02.216
12U E 431205 N 5927489
This plaque and stained glass commemorates the efforts of the original pioneers who settled in the Vegreville area.
Waymark Code: WM10CEC
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 04/13/2019
Views: 6
The plaque overlooks the world's largest pysanka "Ukrainian Easter Egg" and reads in English and Ukrainian:
IN TRIBUTE TO ALL PIONEERS
WHO SETTLED IN THE VEGREVILLE AREA
AND THROUGH HARD WORK
AND DETERMINATION CREATED A LASTING
LEGACY FOR ALL.
THEY FOLLOWED PLOWS
AND BENT TO TOIL.
THEY MOVED THROUGH
FIELDS SOWING SEED,
THEY TOUCHED EARTH
AND GRAIN GREW.
Who placed it?: Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Vegreville Branch
When was it placed?: unknown, maybe 1992
Who is honored?: Ukrainians who settled the Vegreville area
Website about the Monument: Not listed
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