By Regan Tate

Alberta declares a provincial day of mourning for the Queen on Sept. 19

Sep 14, 2022 | 12:40 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Alberta has declared Monday, Sept. 19 will be a provincial day of mourning in solemn recognition of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Her majesty’s funeral is being held in London on Monday. Albertans can participate in an outdoor ceremony at the legislature beginning at 10 a.m. The ceremony will begin with a moment of silence. Workplaces, schools, offices and retail stores are encouraged to also observe the moment of silence.

As part of the day of mourning, all employers are encouraged to make accommodations for employees to either attend the ceremony at the legislature or otherwise mark the occasion of her late majesty’s funeral.

The City of Medicine Hat is following the lead of the federal government and observing a holiday on Monday.

Schools will be encouraged to offer opportunities for students to take part in the day of mourning. Alberta Education will provide further information to school boards Sept. 14.

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Premier Jason Kenney says “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.”

More details on the ceremony to honour Her late Majesty will be available soon at alberta.ca/QueenElizabethMemorial.

The ceremony will be livestreamed on alberta.ca and on Government of Alberta social media channels.

The public is invited to sign books of condolence at the Alberta legislature and other provincial buildings until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.18 and online until noon on Monday, Sept. 19.

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