Calgary Fire Department Memorial

By News Staff

Posted Sep 8, 2010 12:09 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The Calgary Fire Department is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, however Wednesday will be a day to mark a darker page in their history as they honor their fallen comrades.

A memorial service will be held at the Walls of Memory at City Hall from noon till 1 pm and the public are welcome to attend.

The service will be marked by speeches from the fire chief and the mayor and the ringing of the bell.

The honor guard will also be in attendance along with performances by the CFD Pipes and Drums band.

Keep it Factual
Add CityNews Calgary as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.
Add as a preferred source on Google
Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Calgary police service seek $324 million multi year boost

The Calgary Police Service is seeking a funding increase of over $324 million over the course of the next four years. The service says the allotment would be geared towards the hiring of 309 new officers,...

51m ago

Kidnapped woman rescued in Calgary raid; two men charged, third suspect sought

Two men are facing a lengthy list of charges after police rescued a woman who was allegedly being held captive in a southeast Calgary home. Calgary police say they learned on Oct. 12 that a woman was...

22h ago

Alberta referendum official numbers: 70.4% turnout on separation question

The official numbers are in, and Alberta's referendum was indeed historic. Voter turnout in last week's referendum -- specifically for the question on separation -- was 70.4 per cent of eligible voters,...

20h ago

Alberta government introduces bill to standardize school report cards

Alberta's United Conservative government is making changes to standardize school report cards. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has introduced legislation which, if passed, will grant him authority...

17h ago

Top Stories

Calgary police service seek $324 million multi year boost

The Calgary Police Service is seeking a funding increase of over $324 million over the course of the next four years. The service says the allotment would be geared towards the hiring of 309 new officers,...

51m ago

Kidnapped woman rescued in Calgary raid; two men charged, third suspect sought

Two men are facing a lengthy list of charges after police rescued a woman who was allegedly being held captive in a southeast Calgary home. Calgary police say they learned on Oct. 12 that a woman was...

22h ago

Alberta referendum official numbers: 70.4% turnout on separation question

The official numbers are in, and Alberta's referendum was indeed historic. Voter turnout in last week's referendum -- specifically for the question on separation -- was 70.4 per cent of eligible voters,...

20h ago

Alberta government introduces bill to standardize school report cards

Alberta's United Conservative government is making changes to standardize school report cards. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has introduced legislation which, if passed, will grant him authority...

17h ago

Most Watched Today

5:22
Pros and cons of not changing clocks November 1 in Alberta

Melanie Ng chatted with Dr. Michael Antle with the University of Calgary about the pros and cons of not changing our clocks on November 1 in Alberta.

44m ago

5:10
What a key interest rate hike could mean for Canadians

Senior business analyst Mike Eppel explains why the Bank of Canada chose to hike the interest rate for the first time in three years and what this means for Canadians.

October 28, 2026 9:49 am MST MST

0:55
Toronto man sentenced to 33 years in U.S. prison for child exploitation

A Toronto man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison by U.S. authorities over a sextortion scheme that targeted more than 100 children across the United States.

May 28, 2026 7:41 am MST MST

1:57
To assist or not to assist: Youth injured at Calgary crosswalk seen receiving no assistance from drivers

What would you do if you saw if you saw someone in distress, rolling on the street screaming in pain, and what are your legal obligations to stop? Phoenix Phillips reports.

March 13, 2026 4:51 pm MST MST

CityNews Alberta - 24/7 Livestream

The latest updates and breaking news, now available around the clock. Check back in with us at any time to find out what's happening, and always be the first to know. CityNews, Everywhere.
More Videos