Calgary Prepares for Urgent Remembrance Day Events on Nov. 11

UPDATE: Calgary is gearing up for a significant observance of Remembrance Day on November 11, with a series of memorial events scheduled to honor the sacrifices of armed forces members who died in the line of duty. This year, the solemn day falls on a Tuesday and is recognized as a statutory holiday across Alberta.

The city will host multiple ceremonies, including a poignant event at CPKC’s Memorial Square at 7550 Ogden Dale Rd. S.E.. The ceremony kicks off at 11 a.m. with a moment of silence, followed by a train whistle at 11:02 a.m. Attendees can enjoy refreshments from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, Lougheed House is honoring the history of Calgary’s Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) with a special display from November 7 to 9. The exhibit highlights the contributions of these military women during the Second World War, accompanied by a guided tour titled Our Women in Khaki, happening on November 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

The Field of Crosses memorial, located along Memorial Drive in northeast Calgary, will be open to visitors from November 1 to 11. On the evening of November 10, lanterns will illuminate the 3,620 crosses from sunset to sunrise, creating a moving tribute. A televised memorial ceremony is set for 10:10 a.m. on Remembrance Day, with Memorial Drive closed from 9 a.m. until the ceremony concludes.