Half-Masting

The City of Beaumont will lower the flags at municipal facilities to half-mast on specific occasions to commemorate a solemn occasion.

Half-masting notice

The lowering of the flags to half-mast is at the direction of:

  • The Prime Minister’s Office acting through Canadian Heritage;
  • The Premier’s Office acting through Alberta Protocol; or
  • The Chief Administrative Officer, through this Directive.

 

In commemoration

Flags will be flown at half-mast from the time of notification of death until sunset the day of the funeral or the memorial service of the following individuals:

  • The Sovereign
  • Member of the immediate Royal Family
  • Governor General of Canada or former Governor General
  • Prime Minister of Canada or former Prime Minister
  • Lieutenant Governor of Alberta or former Lieutenant Governor
  • Premier of Alberta or former Premier
  • Member of Council (current)

Flags will be flown at half-mast on the day of the funeral or the memorial service for the following individuals:

  • Federal Cabinet Minister from Alberta
  • Provincial (Alberta) Cabinet Minister
  • A Member of the Legislative Assembly or Member of Parliament representing Beaumont
  • A former City of Beaumont Member of Council

Anniversaries and occasions

Flags will be flown at half-mast to mark the following anniversaries or occasions:

  • 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
  • Last Sunday in September of each year, Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day
  • September 30, National Day of Truth & Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day
  • November 11, Remembrance Day
  • December 6, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

*Flags may be flown at half-mast as a result of a significant event or circumstance.