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...
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning at The Field of Crosses for our Royal Canadian Air Force Day Sunrise Ceremony, as we honoured the history, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served our country with the RCAF.
As we prepare for this evening’s Sunset Ceremony at 6:08 PM, we invite you to reflect on some of the meaningful moments captured during yesterday’s Memorial Cross Families Day Sunset Ceremony, honouring the families of Canada’s fallen military personnel and the sacrifices they continue to carry.
🌇 Tonight’s Sunset Ceremony: 6:08 PM
A reminder to those planning to attend this evening’s ceremony to please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
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🇨🇦 November 2 | Royal Canadian Air Force Day
Today, The Field of Crosses commemorates Royal Canadian Air Force Day, paying tribute to the 1,023 fallen Air Force members honoured within the Field and recognizing the remarkable contributions and sacrifices of those who served during the Second World War.
The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan played a vital role in Canada's wartime efforts, establishing the country as a major training centre for Allied aircrew. Alberta was an important part of this initiative, with a command headquarters in Calgary overseeing a network of aviation training schools throughout the province.
At its peak, the program operated 94 schools across 231 locations in Canada, supported by more than 104,000 men and women in ground organizations. By the war's end, over 132,000 pilots, navigators, bomb aimers, wireless operators, air gunners and flight engineers had completed their training, making an extraordinary contribution to Allied air operations.
Sadly, many Air Force personnel lost their lives during training exercises here in Canada. Today, we remember their courage, dedication and sacrifice, alongside all those who gave their lives in service to our country.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony: 8:31 AM
🌇 Sunset Ceremony: 6:08 PM
Those planning to attend are kindly asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before each ceremony begins.
Lest We Forget. 🇨🇦
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This morning’s Sunrise Ceremony at The Field of Crosses honoured Memorial Cross Families Day, recognizing the families of Canada’s fallen military personnel and the sacrifices they continue to carry.
During the ceremony, we paid special tribute to those who lost their lives while serving in Afghanistan, remembering each individual and honouring the loved ones who carry their memories forward.
As we look ahead to this evening’s Sunset Ceremony at 6:09 PM, we invite you to reflect on some of the meaningful moments captured during this morning’s tribute.
If you would like to attend this evening's ceremony, we ask that you please arrive at least 10 minutes early.
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🇨🇦 November 1 | Memorial Cross Families Day
Today, The Field of Crosses observes Memorial Cross Families Day, a day dedicated to honouring the families of Canada's fallen military personnel and recognizing the profound sacrifices they have endured.
Since 1919, the Memorial Cross, also known as the Silver Cross, has been presented to the mothers, spouses and next of kin of Canadian Armed Forces members who have lost their lives in service to our country.
The Field of Crosses pays special tribute today to the many Canadian service members who lost their lives during the war in Afghanistan. Each is remembered with a simple white cross, and their names are read aloud during our Sunrise and Sunset Ceremonies. Many families of the fallen join us on this meaningful day to honour their loved ones and ensure their memories live on.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony: 8:29 AM
🌇 Sunset Ceremony: 6:09 PM
Those planning to attend are kindly asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before each ceremony begins.
As we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we also honour the families who carry their love, memories and loss with them every day.
Lest We Forget. 🇨🇦
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We are incredibly grateful to Tailgunner Brewing Co. for once again supporting the Field of Crosses Memorial Project with the specialty cans of their delicious Linton Stephenson Czech Pilsner.
From November 1 to 11, proceeds from every pint sold will be donated to the Field of Crosses, helping us continue our mission of honouring and remembering Canada's fallen soldiers.
Specialty cans will be available for purchase in the Tailgunner taproom or visit them online, with proceeds supporting this meaningful cause.
A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Tailgunner Brewing Company for their continued generosity and commitment to remembrance. Your support means so much to our organization and the families of those we honour. ❤️🇨🇦
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