A man carries the Ukrainian national flag as members of the Ukrainian Catholic community gather in prayer outside the White House, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Washington. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that Russia could invade Ukraine "any day," launching a conflict that would come at an "enormous human cost." (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Candlelight vigil, march in Red Deer to mark one-year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine

Event being held Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.

Central Albertans are being invited to attend a candlelight vigil exactly one year after Russia invaded Ukraine.

On Friday, Feb. 24 St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Ukrainian Displaced Persons Planning Committee of Red Deer will host a memorial service, followed by a candlelight march in solidarity with Ukraine.

There will be a prayer service at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church (3932 46 St.), followed by a march to City Hall Park. The event begins at 6 p.m.

Attendees are asked to bring candles, battery-powered flashlights and Ukrainian flags.


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