New cenotaph at Calgary’s Field of Crosses unveiled
Eyeing the new Field of Crosses Cenotaph Saturday, Jim Welsh says when you sign up to join the armed forces, you’re signing a blank cheque for up to and including your life. “Every one of the crosses (placed here every year) represents someone from this particular...
Field of Crosses Cenotaph unveiled at special ceremony to honour war heroes
CALGARY – Calgarians gathered Saturday morning for the unveiling ceremony of the Field of Crosses Cenotaph, a permanent reminder of our war heroes and the sacrifice they made. The special tribute took place at 9:00 a.m. along Memorial Drive. Murray McCann is the...
New Cenotaph dedicated at Field Of Crosses
The McCann Family Foundation and the Field of Crosses Memorial Project dedicated a new cenotaph Saturday morning. Organizers said the marker will serve as a permanent legacy to those killed during war and peacekeeping missions. The half hour ceremony began at 9 a.m....
Field of Crosses ceremony in Calgary
Thousands of Calgarians braved bitter cold temperatures to pay their respects at various Remembrance Day ceremonies around the city. Sarah Offin reports from the Field of Crosses.
Soldier killed in Afghanistan honoured at the Field of Crosses
There was another moment of reflection at the field of crosses Monday morning. A special sunrise ceremony was dedicated to Nichola Goddard, a soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2006. The bitter cold didn’t stop a large crowd from gathering, and standing stoically among...
Strathcona Tweedsmuir School has once again shown extraordinary support. The first photo captures a moment from their Remembrance Day assembly, and the next two are from last week’s winter celebration.
Our appreciation goes out to the entire STS school community, with special recognition to the Round Square student group and their teacher and mentor, Christie Smith. Together, they led the Coins for the Crosses Youth Initiative, raising more than $3,300 and adopting 33 Crosses.
An inspiring effort and an incredible group of students honouring our fallen heroes.
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As we approach the holiday season, we send our warmest greetings to everyone who is part of the Field of Crosses community. To our volunteers, participants, sponsors, donors, supporters, media partners, and especially to our uniformed members and veterans, we are deeply grateful for all you do.
This year carried special significance as our Remembrance Day ceremony honoured the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day - the moment that marked the end of the war in Europe and the beginning of renewed peace and possibility. Standing together at the Field of Crosses, we reflected not only on the lives lost but also on the enduring gift of freedom they secured. It was a powerful reminder of the resilience of those Southern Albertans who served, and of the generations who continue to cherish the peace they helped restore.
During the holidays, these reflections feel especially close. The season invites us to pause, gather with those we love, and appreciate the life and liberty made possible through such profound sacrifice. The Field of Crosses remains a place where these stories are honoured and carried forward.
As you celebrate this festive season, we hope it brings warmth, gratitude, and meaningful moments of remembrance. Thank you for your continued support and for helping ensure the legacy of our fallen heroes lives on.
With our warmest wishes and sincere appreciation,
Your Friends at the Field of Crosses
As the calendar turns to 2026, we will begin our fundraising efforts to ensure that this project continues again in 2026. Please consider making a donation online at www.fieldofcrosses.com/donate , or by cheque payable to Field of Crosses mailed to 84 Edgeland Rise NW, Calgary, AB T3A 4E1
All donations receive a tax receipt.
Registered Charity CRA#74426 0084 RR0001
We leave you with this touching video from the 2025 Field of Crosses, we hope you enjoy it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDRHvV-xaVw
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We want to recognize PCL Construction for their continued support as an in kind donor to the Field of Crosses. Their team shared the following message internally, and we felt it was worth sharing in full.
“Remembrance Day calls us to honour our community, remember local sacrifice and keep our promise to Never Forget. Remembrance Day began after World War I as a way to honour those who gave their lives in service. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Canadians pause to reflect on their sacrifice and at PCL Calgary, we are grateful to help sustain one of the city’s most meaningful tributes.
Since 2017, PCL Calgary has supported the Field of Crosses, founded by Murray McCann. This solemn display along Memorial Drive features more than 3,700 crosses. One hundred and twenty represent 120,000 fallen across Canada and the remaining 3,600 commemorate those from the city and nearby communities.
Each year, our team provides resources that make this tribute possible including tools and materials to set the crosses, temporary site trailers, power and gas supply for two months. Special thanks to the Sunnyside Flood Barrier project team for ensuring accessibility and safety. It is hands-on work that helps keep this tradition alive and reminds us of the profound cost of freedom.
Join us in honouring our heroes. Visit the Field of Crosses, take a moment to reflect and share this tribute with others.”
Thank you to PCL Construction and the Sunnyside Flood Barrier team for helping ensure the Field of Crosses was able to be set up and accessed safely.
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Sharing a third set of photos from our Remembrance Day Ceremony last week. It was a morning of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude, and these images help tell that story.
Thank you for taking the time to remember with us.
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Here is a second gallery of photos from last week’s Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Field of Crosses. Each image reflects the emotion, respect, and connection that this event brings to our community every year.
Thank you again to everyone who took part!
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