Volunteer workers of the Polish Catholic parish, building the Lourdes’ grotto which was directed by Father Anton Sylla, O.M.I., and aided by Father Ruh.

Skaro, Alberta.

Father Anton Sylla, O.M.I., stands the second from the right, with volunteer workers during the early stages in construction of a Lourdes’ grotto for his Polish Catholic parish.

Skaro, Alberta.

Father Anton Sylla, O.M.I., pulling the wheel barrow, left of centre, and volunteers building the Lourdes’ grotto which Father Ruh helped them build for the Polish Catholic parish.

Skaro, Alberta.

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

Radway, Alberta.

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

Radway, Alberta.

The Faryna family, outside their home. Father Ruh stayed with them for a few years and developed luxuriant gardens around the house to repay their kindness and generosity towards him.

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.

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

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.