Monday marks the National Day of Mourning in Canada to honour Queen Elizabeth II. The Alberta government opted not to grant a provincial holiday on Monday, but it will be recognized as a day to honour the Queen. .READ MORE: No Alberta holiday for Queen Elizabeth II.While it might not be a holiday, various events are being held across Alberta to commemorate the National Day of Mourning. Many of them have been organized by municipal governments. .Here are some places in Alberta people can go to show their respects to the Queen. .Calgary Municipal Building .The Calgary Municipal Building is providing people the opportunity to pay their respects by livestreaming 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 Calgary Municipal Building has directed notable landmarks will be illuminated in a royal blue hue until Monday. These landmarks include Olympic Plaza, Reconciliation Bridge, and the Calgary Tower. .The bell at Historic City Hall will ring 70 times beginning at noon to honour the number of years the late monarch reigned. Any places of worship or buildings with bells or carillons are welcomed to join the city in marking this occasion..McDougall Centre .People are encouraged to gather at the public park outside the McDougall Centre in Calgary in a respectful vigil to honour the Queen on Sunday at 11 a.m. .Anyone who wants to attend is dressed to dress somberly. People will gather to show grief and respect to the Queen. .This event will culminate with a moment of silence and singing of the Royal Anthem of Canada. .Alberta Legislature .A ceremony will be held outdoors at the Alberta Legislature to honour the Queen on Monday at 10 a.m. .There will be a 96-gun salute to honour her age. .People are asked not to bring flowers. In lieu of flowers, people are encouraged to donate to a charity of their choice or to one of many Canadian charities championed by her. .Smaller city provincial buildings .Royal condolence books have been set up at provincial buildings in Medicine Hat, Lehtbridge, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, and Fort McMurray until Friday. .People can come to these buildings to write well wishes to Elizabeth II’s family.
