To learn more about Federal and Provincial days of observance, visit these Province of Alberta and Canadian Government websites. Council Official Proclamations and Days of Observance are shared below.

2025 Council Proclamations & Days of Observance

• Black History Month | February 1-28, 2025
• Wear Red Canada Day | February 13, 2025
• Freedom to Read Week | February 23 - March 1, 2025
• Epilepsy Awareness Month | March 1-31, 2025
• International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination | March 21, 2025
• Lights On Afterschool Alberta Day | April 25, 2025
• National Volunteer Week | April 27 - May 3, 2025
• Healthcare Heroes Day | May 1, 2025
• GBS/CIDP Awareness Month | May 1 - 31, 2025
• Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month | May 1 - 31, 2025
• Emergency Preparedness Week | May 4 - 10, 2025
• Safety and Health Week | May 5 - 10, 2025
• Moose Hide Campaign Day | May 15, 2025
• National Public Works Week | May 18 - 24, 2025
• Community Disability Service Workers Appreciation Week | May 19 - 25, 2025
• Seniors' Week | June 2 - 8, 2025

To submit a proclamation request to the Town of High River Council, please complete our Municipal Displays of Respect and Support (Flag Raising, Light Illumination, Proclamations)

2024 Council Proclamations & Days of Observance

• Family Violence Prevention Month | November 1 to November 30, 2024
• Project Red Ribbon - MADD Canada | November 1, 2024 to January 8, 2025
• Movember for Men's Mental Health | November 1 to 30, 2024
• International Day for the Eradication of Poverty | Thursday, October 17, 2024
• World Mental Health Day | October 10, 2024
• Disability Employment Awareness Month | October 1 to 31, 2024