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24082024 Kids play as members of Brandon’s Ukrainian community take part in a flag raising and Independence Day celebrations at Brandon City Hall on Thursday, one and a half year’s into Russia’s invasion of the country. Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett spoke before raising the flag with members of the community. The Ukrainian-Canadian Association Tryzub is also holding a fundraising celebration at the Ukrainian Reading Association Hall on Saturday, which will raise money for volunteer organizations in Ukraine. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)