The County of Prince Edward is kicking kicked off the Friendship City Agreement with the Krasylivka Urban Territorial Community in Ukraine. The municipality has established Friendship City Working Group to implement the community-based aspects of the agreement. The working group has joined with the Rotary Club of Picton to advance these efforts, the first of which is a Christmas card campaign.
"As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth winter with no end in sight, it's more important than ever to demonstrate our support and solidarity for the Ukrainian people," Mayor Steve Ferguson says. "I am pleased that Prince Edward County has deepened its special relationship with the Krasylivka Urban Territorial Community through this friendship agreement. The Christmas card campaign, supported by our amazing volunteers, is a wonderful way to brighten the season for the people of Krasyliv."
County residents wrote messages and signed Christmas cards collaboratively designed by local artist Laurie Scott and Krasyliv Friendship City Working Group member Roxanne Mackenzie. The working group sent 492 cards to Krasyliv community members including students in the city.
This inaugural act of friendly community exchange and outreach is a great opportunity for the community to join the working group in establishing the first of many efforts to engage in opportunities that include culture, education and youth services engagement.
Christmas cards were sent on December 11, 2025.
On June 29, 2026, the Municipality of Prince Edward held the Krasyliv City Friendship Project and Fundraising Launch. The Club's Past President, Don Leslie, as Chair of the Municipal Working Group, was the emcee for the event.