According to AR 1029 Operation of Schools and AR 3074 Flag and Anthem , the national flag of Canada must be flown from the flagpole of all schools every school day.
Flags may be flown at half mast to recognize significant events and occasions at the direction of the Chief Superintendent of Schools or a delegate. The Chief Superintendent’s Office will receive direction on lowering flags through Alberta Education & Childcare at the direction of the Prime Minister’s office through Canadian Heritage, or the Premier’s office through the Alberta Protocol Office.
Flags Lowered to Half Mast During the School Year
Date | Occasion |
|---|---|
Sept. 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation* – the day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. |
Oct.18, 2026 – Oct. 26, 2026 | To mark the tragedy that occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on October 17, 2026. |
Nov. 11 | Remembrance Day* – to mark and honour the memory of all Canadians who have served their country in time of war. |
April 28 | Day of Mourning* – the day is for all those who have suffered and died in the workplace (Worker's Mourning Day) |
*Annual event
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