Father Ruh, on the left, with Father Anton Sylla, O.M.I., with whom he built a Lourdes’ grotto for the Polish Catholic parish in Skaro, Alberta. A member of the Faryna family stands in the background.

Radway, Alberta.

Father Ruh sits in the centre of the photo, surrounded by his friends, the Faryna family, with whom he stayed for a few years during the period of his mission work in northern Alberta. The lush gardens he created for them in gratitude are featured in this photo.

Radway, Alberta.

Volunteers of the Polish Catholic parish who worked with Father Anton Sylla, O.M.I., and Father Ruh to build a Lourdes grotto there.

Skaro, Alberta.

Father Anton Sylla, O.M.I., wearing overalls, sits amidst volunteers from his Polish Catholic parish who are helping to build a Lourdes’ grotto. Father Ruh also labored on the project.

Skaro, Alberta.

Father Anton Sylla, O.M.I., sits on the far left, wearing his overalls and straw hat, with volunteers of his Polish Catholic parish during the construction of the grotto to which Father Ruh contributed his assistance.

Skaro, Alberta.

Father Anton Sylla, O.M.I., stands at the far right, bottom, with volunteers of his Polish Catholic parish, during construction of the grotto to which Father Ruh contributed his assistance.

Skaro, Alberta.

Unidentified man.

The location is possibly Radway, Alberta.

Unidentified church. Northern Alberta.

An outdoor procession in either Spring or Fall, with two female members of the Faryna family directly behind the flag bearers.

The location is possibly Radway, Alberta.

An outdoor procession in either Spring or Fall, with two female members of the Faryna family directly behind the flag bearers.

The location is possibly Radway, Alberta.