Calgarians remember heroes at Field of Crosses
Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held throughout the city on Saturday, following a day of honouring the fallen on Friday.
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Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held throughout the city on Saturday, following a day of honouring the fallen on Friday.
If you've ever visited the Field of Crosses, you might have noticed that some memorials are different. Major Kent Griffiths explained the story behind them.
The family of a Canadian soldier who served in the First World War say they're "incredibly emotional" to learn that his grave has finally been identified. Sgt. Arthur Melvin enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Calgary in 1915.
On Remembrance Day, museums, organizations and historical sites in Calgary will host ceremonies honouring the memory of those who fought to defend Canada.
On a dark, frigid morning the Field of Crosses set up along a two hectare park next to Memorial Drive is lit by spotlights.