Reconciliation Bridge will not be lit in blue to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II as a sign of Calgary’s commitment to reconciliation with indigenous people, said city authorities..“In consultation with @CalgaryMLC and The City’s Indigenous Relations Office, and in alignment with our ongoing commitment to Truth & Reconciliation, the Reconciliation Bridge will not be lit blue to honour the Queen’s passing,” said the City of Calgary in a Friday tweet. .The City of Calgary said Reconciliation Bridge will be lit orange to commemorate the National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30. .City hall directed notable landmarks to be illuminated in a royal blue hue until Monday. These landmarks included Olympic Plaza, Reconciliation Bridge, and the Calgary Tower. .The Telus Tower has also been lit up as a Union Jack..READ MORE: National Day of Mourning ceremonies people can go to in Alberta.City hall is providing people the opportunity to pay their respects by live streaming Canada’s commemorative ceremony from the Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa on Monday at 9 a.m. .Television screens and seating will be available in the atrium. Calgarians can sign the condolences book on the west side of the atrium every business day until 6 p.m. .The Alberta government said Wednesday it's decided not to grant a holiday for Monday. .READ MORE: No Alberta holiday for Queen Elizabeth II.“Albertans, Canadians and the peoples of the Commonwealth will join together on this day in sorrow to mourn the death of Her late Majesty and to commemorate her long and faithful service," said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. ."I sincerely hope that Albertans find some time on this day to honour the remarkable life of Queen Elizabeth II and I strongly encourage employers and schools to appropriately mark this sombre and historic occasion.”
Reconciliation Bridge will not be lit in blue to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II as a sign of Calgary’s commitment to reconciliation with indigenous people, said city authorities..“In consultation with @CalgaryMLC and The City’s Indigenous Relations Office, and in alignment with our ongoing commitment to Truth & Reconciliation, the Reconciliation Bridge will not be lit blue to honour the Queen’s passing,” said the City of Calgary in a Friday tweet. .The City of Calgary said Reconciliation Bridge will be lit orange to commemorate the National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30. .City hall directed notable landmarks to be illuminated in a royal blue hue until Monday. These landmarks included Olympic Plaza, Reconciliation Bridge, and the Calgary Tower. .The Telus Tower has also been lit up as a Union Jack..READ MORE: National Day of Mourning ceremonies people can go to in Alberta.City hall is providing people the opportunity to pay their respects by live streaming Canada’s commemorative ceremony from the Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa on Monday at 9 a.m. .Television screens and seating will be available in the atrium. Calgarians can sign the condolences book on the west side of the atrium every business day until 6 p.m. .The Alberta government said Wednesday it's decided not to grant a holiday for Monday. .READ MORE: No Alberta holiday for Queen Elizabeth II.“Albertans, Canadians and the peoples of the Commonwealth will join together on this day in sorrow to mourn the death of Her late Majesty and to commemorate her long and faithful service," said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. ."I sincerely hope that Albertans find some time on this day to honour the remarkable life of Queen Elizabeth II and I strongly encourage employers and schools to appropriately mark this sombre and historic occasion.”
