Goats Grazing near Field of Crossses
The City of Calgary has hired a herd of goats to browse the grass on the heights overlooking the Field of Crosses. This "Green solution" it is hoped will return the slopes to their original grasses. Non-native grasses and weeds are a veritable Goat buffet. The Field...
Murray McCann, Field of Crosses Founder, Calgary’s citizen of the year.
MURRAY MCCANN: CITIZEN OF THE YEAR. Congratulations to Murray McCann, founder of the Field of Crosses, recently honoured by the City of Calgary as Calgary's citizen of the Year. Click link for Calgary Herald's coverage. Murray McCann Announced as Calgary's...
Sunrise and sunset ceremonies begin at Calgary’s Field of Crosses Memorial Project.
Calgarians are invited to attend a series of sunrise and sunset ceremonies at the Field of Crosses Memorial Project starting on Wednesday. Click to watch video. The annual display along Memorial Drive includes over 3,400 white crosses, each representing a...
Calgarians gather to honour fallen soldiers in ceremony leading to Remembrance Day
For the first time this year, people gathered at the Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive in Calgary on Wednesday to pay their respects to Southern Alberta's fallen soldiers. Click to watch the video. More than 3,400 white crosses, each bearing the name of a man or...
‘I can never imagine myself doing that’: Calgary students honour Alberta’s war dead
It was a big task for staff and students from Delta West Academy: out in the chilly air Monday morning adorning 3,400 crosses with donated poppies at Calgary’s Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive. Click to watch video. Students from kindergarten to high...
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🇨🇦 November 9 | Women of War & Honouring Jewish Fallen
Today, The Field of Crosses continues its Eleven Days of Remembrance with two special tributes, recognizing the extraordinary contributions of women during times of war and honouring Jewish Canadian military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony | Women of War
Throughout Canada's military history, women have played vital roles both on the front lines and behind the scenes, serving as nurses, medical personnel, communications specialists and in countless other positions essential to our nation's wartime efforts.
From caring for wounded soldiers in dangerous conditions to supporting military operations at home and overseas, Canadian women demonstrated remarkable courage, determination and dedication. Many gave their lives in service, leaving a lasting legacy that deserves to be recognized and remembered.
🌇 Sunset Ceremony | Honouring Jewish Fallen
This evening, The Field of Crosses will pay special tribute to the Jewish Canadian men and women who served in our Armed Forces and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Jewish Canadians have contributed significantly to our nation's military history, answering the call to serve during the World Wars and subsequent conflicts. Their courage and sacrifice form an important part of Canada's story, and tonight we honour those whose lives were lost in service to our country.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony: 8:43 AM
🌇 Sunset Ceremony: 5:56 PM
Those planning to attend are kindly asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before each ceremony begins.
As we approach Remembrance Day, we invite the community to join us in recognizing these important contributions to Canada's military history and remembering the individuals whose sacrifices helped shape the freedoms we enjoy today.
Lest We Forget. 🇨🇦
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As we look ahead to this evening's Indigenous Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony at The Field of Crosses, we would like to share the story of Rifleman Joe Poucette, whose life, service and sacrifice were honoured during this morning's Sunrise Ceremony.
Joe Poucette was born April 28, 1924, on the Stoney Nakoda Reserve in Morley, Alberta, he was the son of Peter and Jannie Poucette and brother to Noah. During his childhood, Joe fostered many interests and exhibited a fondness for sports including baseball, hockey, racing and football. He was also a keen outdoorsman with sharp hunting skills; he worked as a farmer and a trapper.
Joe enlisted on October 15, 1943, in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 19. He requested a position with an infantry unit and was assigned to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Joe enlisted in secret and made sure his paperwork was complete before he told his family. Prior to Joe leaving to join his unit, the community held a pow-pow to honour him and they gave him a traditional name and a ceremonial song.
In his last letter home he wrote, “ … I thought I missed the Calgary Stampede, but afterward I knew that I am doing the right job. …I would like to hear if any of the boys won anything at the Stampede. I am sure they all got a mouthful of dirt anyway.”
Joe was killed in action on 15 August 1944 in Normandy, France, during the Victory of Falaise. Rifleman Joe Poucette is buried at Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian Cemetery in Calvados, France.
Each November, during the Eleven Days of Remembrance in Calgary, Alberta, the Field of Crosses honours Rifleman Joe Poucette and commemorates his service and sacrifice.
🌇 Tonight's Sunset Ceremony: 5:58 PM
We invite the community to join us this evening as we continue to recognize the contributions of Indigenous Veterans and remember those who gave their lives in service to Canada.
Those planning to attend are kindly asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before the ceremony begins.
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