Council recognizes and celebrates provincial and national holidays, stands together on days of remembrance or recognition, and raises awareness for non-political community causes and local events.

Official proclamations, days of observance and illumination requests are shared below.

Council Proclamations & Days of Observance

• International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination | March 21
• Epilepsy Awareness Month | March 1 to 31
• Freedom to Read Week | Feb. 22 to 28
• Wear Red Canada Day | Feb. 13
• Black History Month | Feb. 1 to 28
• Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day | Jan. 26

Illuminating Town Hall

The LED lights at Town Hall will display the requested colour beginning at dusk. The lights remain visible overnight, from dusk to dawn.

• World Cancer Day - Light purple | Feb. 4 
• Wear Red Canada Day - Red | Feb. 13
• Valentines Day - Red | Feb. 14
• Family Day - Green | Feb. 16
• Lunar New Year - Red | Feb. 17
• Kin Canada Day - Red | Feb. 20
• Pink Shirt Day - Pink | Feb. 25

To submit a request to council, complete our Municipal Displays of Respect and Support (Flag Raising, Light Illumination, Proclamations) form.

To learn more about Federal and Provincial days of observance, visit the Province of Alberta and Canadian Government websites.