Each year on April 28, we pause for a moment to honour and remember those lives that have been forever changed by a workplace fatality, and to renew our commitment to workplace health and safety. In 1984, the Canadian Labour Congress first declared April 28th Canada’s Day of Mourning. This year (2016) marks its 32nd anniversary. Join one of the ceremonies across the country, light your own candle, or simply stop what you’re doing for a moment on April 28.
Each year, the National Day of Mourning is a stark reminder of why we do the work that we do. Too many families have been torn apart. Too many lives have been lost or changed forever, and it affects all of us. No paycheck is worth a life and no job is worth dying for.
According to the Worker’s Compensation Board, Alberta lost 125 men and women to workplace injury or illness in 2015.
Every year, the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) and the eight Regional Safety Committees across Alberta co-host public ceremonies to honour the occasion, along with the WCB and other safety associations and committees.
- Bonnyville
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Fort McMurray
- Grande Prairie
- Lethbridge
- Lloydminster
- Medicine Hat
- Red Deer
Bonnyville
Day of Mourning Ceremony
On April 28, the local Chambers of Commerce, local safety companies and community volunteers will host a Day of Mourning ceremony at the Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre. We invite you to join us in showing support for the Day of Mourning at our ceremony, which will include local community speakers.
Date: April 28, 2016
Time: 10:30 am
Location:
Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre Fieldhouse
4313 50 Ave #1003
Bonnyville, AB
T9N 0B4
Calgary
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Date: April 28, 2016
Time: 10:45 am
Location:
Crane Room
Alberta Construction Safety Association
#101, 292060 Wagon Wheel Link
Rocky View, AB
T40 0E2
Edmonton
Day of Mourning Ball Hockey Tournament
Day of Mourning ball hockey tournament to bring awareness to the day and raise funds for Threads of Life; a charitable organization that provides support to workers and families that are affected by workplace tragedy. Click for more details
Date: April 30, 2016
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Edmonton Sportsdome
10104 32 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
T6N 1G7
Day of Mourning Ceremony
The Edmonton and District Labour Council (EDLC) is hosting a Day of Mourning ceremony to recognize those workers killed and injured at work and to recommit to working toward ending workplace deaths and injuries with a reception to follow.
Date: April 28, 2016
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Location:
Grant Notley Park
11603-100 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5K 0J9
Fort McMurray
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Date: April 28, 2016
Times: 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Location:
J. Howard Pew Memorial Family Park
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H 3H1
Grande Prairie
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Join the Grande Prairie Regional Safety Committee in observing the Day of Mourning. Download the form attachment for a memorial plaque.
Date: April 28, 2016
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Location:
Safety City
10318 92 Street
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 5K9
Snacks and beverages to follow.
Lethbridge
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Hosted by the City of Lethbridge. Opening remarks from the City Union and the city mayor. There is a moment of silence followed by laying wreaths and flowers and an open forum for anyone wishing to speak.
Date: April 28, 2016
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location:
Mountain View Cemetery
1210 Scenic Drive South
Lethbridge, AB
Lloydminster
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Flag lowering ceremony followed by a moment of silence with refreshments afterwards.
Date: April 28, 2016
Time: 9:15 a.m.
Location:
Lloydminster City Hall
4420-50 Avenue
Lloydminster, AB/SK
T9V 0W2
Medicine Hat
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Reflections and messages from dignitaries. There is a moment of silence followed and laying of wreaths/flowers
Date: April 28, 2016
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Location:
Memorial Arboretum Park
88 Kipling St SE
Medicine Hat, AB
T1A 1Y3
Red Deer
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Date: April 28, 2016
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Location:
Red Deer City Hall
4214 58 St
Red Deer, AB
T4N 2L6