Preparations are underway to welcome a second humanitarian flight with 230 additional Ukrainian refugees, with a tentative August 10 arrival date to Saskatchewan..Jeremy Harrison, Immigration and Career Training minister, praised the work of Saskatchewanians joining together to make this happen..“A number of community groups, organizations and individuals continue to help Ukrainian families settle into our province,” said Harrison..“Support for this important work has been awe-inspiring, and we can’t thank the people of Saskatchewan enough for the generosity and kindness they’ve shown toward Ukrainian citizens.”.The first plane bringing 230 Ukrainian refugees arrived on July 4 at the Regina International Airport. .READ MORE Flight with 230 Ukrainian refugees arrives in Saskatchewan.The flight on a Boeing 787 came directly from Warsaw, Poland..Humanitarian organizations Open Arms and Solidaire partnered with the Saskatchewan government again after the success of the first flight..When the Ukrainian refugees arrive, they have temporary accommodations and a range of services to help support them in Saskatchewan..They will confirm the details of the flight in the next couple of days..Russia invaded Ukraine, forcing millions of Ukrainians to leave their country in search of safety. .With the arrival of this flight, more than 1,500 Ukrainians will have sought refuge in Saskatchewan since the beginning of the invasion..Information about programs and services is available to Ukrainian newcomers on an ongoing basis by calling 1-833-613-0485, by email at ukrainesupport@gov.sk.ca or by accessing online resources at www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/saskatchewan-supports-ukraine.
