Calgary police members to be honoured at beacon ceremony this weekend

The Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive in Calgary. (Photo: Tom Ross, CityNews Calgary

By Rachneet Randhawa and Lisa Grant

Posted May 12, 2022 4:52 pm.

Last Updated May 12, 2022 5:51 pm.

It’s a chance to honour our police officers.

A beacon illumination and sunset ceremony will be held this Saturday evening at the Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive.

Some 3,000 candles will be lit to honour every sworn and civilian member of the Calgary Police Service signifying light in times of darkness.

The organization hosting the event, Beacons of Hope, was created to celebrate the successes, contributions, and impact that the service has on the city.

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If you cannot attend you’re asked to show your blue displaying blue lights outside your home or by wearing blue on Saturday.

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