Saskatchewan twins were born in a barn 90 years ago, but grew to love city life [Video]

A set of twin sisters had an extra special holiday season this year as they celebrated a big milestone birthday with family.

Rose Worona and Anne Skwarchuk were born in 1935 on a farm near Hafford. Now, they’re celebrating their 90th birthday together.

They could be proof that a long-life gene exists.

“I didn’t believe I’d make it, but here I am,” Rose Worona told CTV News at the birthday party late last month, though January 1 was their actual birthday.

Sister Anne Skwarchuk shared a similar sentiment.

“I can’t believe that I am 90,” she said.

There’s no denying they’re identical twins.

Rose is technically the oldest, born about thirty minutes sooner on the farm.

According to the pair, the arrival of twins was a surprise, but it didn’t elicit the fanfare you’d imagine. The fact that they are New Year babies would seem special but they say that wasn’t the case, based on stories their parents shared.

Rose now lives on her own in Saskatoon while Anne travelled from her home for the …