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Recognition Dates, Proclamations and Flags

There are a variety of dates throughout the year that hold significance for the City of Leduc or for various members of our community.

These dates may be memorial in nature, recognize historic moments, be recognized as statutory holidays by government, be designed to raise awareness about social issues, disease/illness, or recognize professions.

Recognizing and promoting these special days, weeks, and/or months not only demonstrates the City of Leduc values, but also creates community connection, a sense of belonging, and draws attention to important programs and services offered by the City.

These dates will be recognized by the City of Leduc in 2026.

How Recognition Dates are Selected

  • They underscore the values identified in the Strategic Plan and the City has taken meaningful action based on those values.
  • They mark important events, memorials, or milestones that directly connect to the City of Leduc.
  • They align with strategic priorities, operational priorities, and/or ongoing programs and services provided by the City.
  • They uphold the principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Alberta Human Rights Code.
  • They are not associated with private sector corporate marketing or social responsibility initiatives.

Social Media Profile Photo

The City recognizes four key dates on social media by changing its profile photo for one week. These four dates are:

  • Pride in June
  • Canada Day in July
  • Veterans Week, including Remembrance Day in November
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in September

Flags

The Flags Bylaw provides direction on the use of City flagpoles and display of flags at City facilities and on City property.

Community Flag Poles

Community organizations can apply to fly a flag on one of the community flagpoles in Alexandra Park (on the west side of the Leduc Civic Centre) by:

City Council approves flag requests. Requests will not be approved for any group whose mandate or activities are believed to discriminate against or otherwise incite or encourage discrimination against any individual or group.

Half-Mast Flags

City flags are sometimes flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning following the death of a person specified in the Flag Bylaw or to observe a special day, including:

  • April 9: National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
  • April 28: National Day of Mourning for Those Who Have Suffered and Died in the Workplace
  • June 23: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
  • The second Sunday in September: Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
  • The last Sunday in September: Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day
  • Sept. 30: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
  • Nov. 11: Remembrance Day
  • Dec. 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Council Proclamations

A proclamation is a formal public statement made by Leduc City Council to declare a day, week or month to raise awareness for an event or cause.

Proclamation requests can be submitted online. Submissions must be received four (4) weeks prior to the date requested. Learn more about the City’s Proclamation Policy.

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May

June

Request for Proclamation

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or phone (780)-980-7103.

Request for Proclamation
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In this section the Requester must provide: details of the organization they represent; details on the event as well as wording that the organization would like to see on the Proclamation.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). If you have any questions about the collection and use of the information, contact the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Officer at (780)-980-7173 or at #1 Alexandra Park, Leduc, Alberta T9E 4C4.

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