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development trade: We are Canadian, according to CBC. We have integrated into the Canadian fabric, but we're also a very strong fabric on our own." The event launched an official year of the Ukrainian-Canadian in Alberta, where more than 345,000 people can trace their roots back to Ukraine. "This declaration recognizes and commemorates the accomplishments and contributions of Ukrainian-Canadians to our society in every way from culture and the arts, to education, to business and public service," said Deron Bilous, Alberta Minister of Economic Development and Trade. "They helped build this incredible province and — as one of their many descendants — I take tremendous pride in honouring that contribution on behalf of the Government of Alberta," he said. Their celebration marked the 125th anniversary of the first Ukrainian immigration to Canada. "Ukrainians have touched upon everybody lives," said Olesia Luciw-Andryjowycz, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress in Edmonton. "AsUkrainians we are farmers, we're agriculturalists, we're teachers, we're nurses, we're doctors. Stelmach House, the restored home of Alberta 13th premier Ed Stelmach, opened for a sneak preview during Ukrainian Day at the province Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. Visitors got a preview of Stelmach House, the restored home of Alberta 13th premier Ed Stelmach. Along with perogies and garlic sausage, the event served up a heaping helping of history. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.