Ukrainian typescript under the photo on the album page reads: "First Grotto in Western Canada, Skaro, Alberta." Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, built by Father Anton Sylla, O.M.I., with Father Ruh’s help.

Skaro, Alberta.

The Basilian Monastery was designed by Father Ruh and begun in May, 1922. It was blessed by Bishop Budka on July 12, 1922, and completed in August of the next year.

Mundare, Alberta.

Well-attended outdoor procession leading from Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, the headquarters of the Basilian missionaries in northern Alberta, with whom Father Ruh worked during his early years in Canada.

Mundare, Alberta.

Picture postcard, revealing close detail of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, with large number of people attending, horses and wagons in full view.

Mundare, Alberta.

A well-attended procession leading from Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, the headquarters of the Basilian missionaries in northern Alberta, with whom Father Ruh worked during his early years in Canada.

Mundare, Alberta.

A member of the Faryna family, with whom father Ruh stayed with for a few years during his period of missionary work in northern Alberta.

Radway, Alberta.

Father Ruh with the owl which, upon its death, he preserved with the skills he developed as a taxidermist.

Radway, Alberta.

Member of the Faryna family, with whom Father Ruh stayed during his early years in northern Alberta.

Radway, Alberta.

Three of the daughters of the Faryna family, with whom Father Ruh stayed for a few years during his period of missionary work in northern Alberta.

Radway, Alberta.