Field Of Crosses

• New generation takes up Field of Crosses preparation ahead of Remembrance Day

  A new group of volunteers is taking up the torch when it comes to setting up the Field of Crosses tribute along Calgary's Memorial Drive. 

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
  
• Calgary volunteers add final touches to Field of Crosses during Night of Lights

  Staff and students from St. Mary's University placed lit candles at the base of every one of the 3,620 markers that make up Calgary's Field of Crosses Thursday night.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
  
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• Field of Crosses ceremony to mark 80th anniversary of Dieppe, 105 years since Vimy Ridge

  Members of the Canadian Armed Forces will conduct a flyby of the site before the laying of wreaths and roll call of the fallen soldiers.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
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• ‘It’s very disappointing’: Kelowna, B.C.’s Field of Crosses vandalized

  "It's very disappointing. I don't know what kind of pleasure they get out of doing that sort of thing," close to 200 flags were dismantled at Kelowna's Field of Crosses.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
• Annual Field of Crosses display back at Kelowna, B.C. park

  Kelowna, B.C.'s Field of Crosses display honouring fallen soldiers in conjunction with to Remembrance Day will be in place until Nov. 12.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2022
• ‘The future is in good hands’: Calgary students lay poppies to honour fallen soldiers

  Students from Delta West Academy placed a poppy on each of the crosses at the Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive on Sunday.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2022
• Global Calgary wins community service award for ‘Field of Crosses’ live broadcast

  Global News Calgary won the Gold Medal Award for Community Service from the Western Association of Broadcasters for its special live broadcast of Field of Crosses.

  Features

  Jun 9, 2022
• ‘Beacons of Hope’ aims to show support for Calgary police amid criticism and low morale

  The organization's cofounder said the goal is to "give a megaphone" to Calgarians who support local police officers.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
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• Amid turmoil in Afghanistan, family of fallen Canadian soldier remembers his service

  During the first 11 days of November, Leona Stock can take her memories to a special spot for her son Stephan. His name is written on a white cross in Calgary's Field of Crosses.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
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• Calgary’s 2021 Remembrance Day ceremony at the Field of Crosses

  The 2021 Remembrance Day ceremony at the Field of Crosses will be live on Global Calgary and on this website starting at 10:30 a.m.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021