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...
As this morning’s Canadian Army Day Sunrise Ceremony comes to a close, we thank everyone who joined us at The Field of Crosses to honour the courage, service and sacrifice of Canada's fallen soldiers.
As we prepare for this evening’s Sunset Ceremony, we invite you to look back on some of the meaningful moments captured during yesterday’s Royal Canadian Navy Day Sunrise Ceremony, where we paid tribute to the brave members of the Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Marine who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
🌇 Tonight’s Sunset Ceremony: 6:05 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 4 | Canadian Army Day
Today, The Field of Crosses commemorates Canadian Army Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women who served in the Canadian Army and honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
From the South African War of 1899 to the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, Afghanistan and more recent NATO and United Nations operations, Canadian soldiers have answered the call to serve with courage, dedication and an unwavering commitment to their country.
During the South African War (1899 to 1902) alone, more than 7,000 Canadians served, including 12 women nurses, with approximately 270 losing their lives. In the conflicts and military operations that followed, more than 100,000 Canadian military personnel made the ultimate sacrifice in foreign wars, leaving behind a legacy of service that continues to shape our nation's history.
Today, The Field of Crosses also pays special tribute to the fallen Japanese Canadian members of the Canadian Army. Among the crosses standing along Memorial Drive, 19 are dedicated to these soldiers, honouring their contributions and sacrifices in service to Canada.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony: 8:34 AM
🌇 Sunset Ceremony: 6:05 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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Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning at The Field of Crosses for our Royal Canadian Navy Day Sunrise Ceremony, as we honoured the courage, dedication and sacrifice of those who served our country with the Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Marine.
As we prepare for this evening’s Sunset Ceremony at 6:06 PM, we invite you to look back on some of the meaningful moments captured during yesterday’s Royal Canadian Air Force Day Sunrise Ceremony, remembering the brave men and women who served in the skies and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada.
🌇 Tonight’s Sunset Ceremony: 6:06 PM
A reminder to those planning to attend this evening’s ceremony to please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Thank you to everyone who continues to join us in honouring Canada's fallen throughout these Eleven Days of Remembrance.
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🇨🇦 November 3 | Royal Canadian Navy Day
Today, The Field of Crosses commemorates Royal Canadian Navy Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Marine who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Canada.
Each year, The Field of Crosses honours 103 sailors who lost their lives while serving aboard 51 of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS), remembering their courage, dedication and contributions to our nation's military history.
Their stories remind us of the tremendous sacrifices made by those who served at sea, often far from home, defending our freedom and supporting Allied efforts during times of war.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony: 8:32 AM
🌇 Sunset Ceremony: 6:06 PM
Those planning to attend are kindly asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before each ceremony begins.
As we continue our Eleven Days of Remembrance, we invite the community to join us in honouring Canada's fallen sailors and ensuring their service and sacrifice are never forgotten.
Lest We Forget. 🇨🇦
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#FieldOfCrosses #RoyalCanadianNavy #ElevenDaysOfRemembrance #LestWeForget
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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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#FieldOfCrosses #ElevenDaysOfRemembrance #MemorialCrossFamiliesDay #RoyalCanadianAirForce #LestWeForget
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