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Lighting and Flag Requests

The Municipality is proud to provide opportunities for community members and organizations to promote awareness and support for important initiatives and campaigns.

Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Lighting Requests
Flagpole at Kiyám Park
Flag Requests
Calendar
Schedule

Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge

Lighting the Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge celebrates and helps build community spirit in our region. With a unique steel arch supporting the suspended concrete deck, the bridge provides a key crossing over the Hangingstone River. The bridge is located on Saline Creek Drive near the intersection with Prairie Loop Boulevard.

To reflect the diversity of people that call Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo home, and our connection to the global community, the Municipality proactively lights the Saline Creek Bridge recognizing major events and cultural celebrations.

Submit a bridge lighting request

Do you want to raise awareness or generate support for an initiative? Submit a bridge lighting request at least two weeks prior to the requested date to light the bridge. Requests are processed in the order in which they are received and are considered based on the following criteria:

  • Be of benefit or significance to local residents.
  • Be an initiative of the Municipality.
  • Be in alignment with a Mayoral proclamation.
  • The requesting organization/agency must be a recognized charitable and/or social profit organization.

The Municipality reserves the right to approve or decline lighting requests for the Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge based on the above criteria. Additional criteria may be considered if deemed necessary.

Submit a Lighting Request

Courtesy Flagpole at Kiyám Community Park

The courtesy flagpole at Kiyám Community Park is available to fly a community flag on a temporary basis to raise awareness of significant causes or events that benefit, enrich or honour the community and region. Examples of such uses include, but are not limited to:

  • Flag of a charitable or non-profit organization to raise awareness or generate support for an initiative or campaign.
  • To celebrate a special occasion or local achievement.
  • Flag of a local sports team on the occasion of a major accomplishment such as winning a league championship.

Request to be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the requested date to fly a flag where possible. Please note that it is the responsibility of the requestor to provide the flag at least three days in advance and ensure it is in good condition. Dimensions of the flag may vary but not exceed 3’ x 6’. 

The Municipality reserves the right to approve or decline requests for use of the courtesy flagpole based on Council Flag Policy PRC-220.

Lowering of Flags at Half-mast

All flags at municipal facilities will be flown at half mast as required according to Council Flag Policy PRC-220. Half mast means a flag flying halfway up a mast or pole. It is a symbol of respect, mourning or distress. 

Community members may request the lowering of flags for occasions such as the death of a prominent community member or other solemn occasion for the community.

The Municipality reserves the right to approve or decline requests for use of the courtesy flagpole based on Council Flag Policy PRC-220. Additional criteria may be considered if deemed necessary.

Submit a Flag Request

Schedule

May 5, 2023 Flags at Half Mast, National Day of Awareness for Missing and
Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People
May 5, 2023 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Red, National Day of Awareness for Missing and
Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People *
June 1, 2023

Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Rainbow, PRIDE *

June 2, 2023 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Green, Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada
June 3, 2023 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Rainbow, PRIDE
June 4, 2023 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Orange, Winky’s Day
September 9, 2023  Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Red, International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Day
September 10 - 11, 2023 Flags at Half Mast, Firefighters' National Memorial Day
September 10 - 16, 2023 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Green, Living Organ Week
September 24, 2023 Flags at Half Mast, Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day
September 27 - September 28, 2023
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Orange, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 
September 29, 2023 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Purple, The Communities in Bloom Symposium and Awards
September 30, 2023 Flags at Half Mast, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2023 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Orange, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation * 
October 4, 2023 Flags at Half Mast, Sisters in Spirit Day
October 6-7, 2023 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Green, World Cerebral Palsy Day
October 15, 2023 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Blue & Pink, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
October 17 - 18, 2023  Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Red, Proclamation for Poverty and Homelessness Awareness Week
October 26, 2023  Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Blue, World Occupational Therapy (OT) Day 
October 27, 2023  Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Red, Duty Counsel Day
November 1, 2023 Family Violence Prevention Month-Purple
November 11, 2023  Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Red, Remembrance Day *
November 16, 2023 Flags at Half Mast, Louis Riel Day
November 17, 2023 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Purple, The Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF) 
November 24, 2023  Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Blue, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
November 30, 2023 Family Violence Prevention Month - Purple
April 1, 2024 Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Blue, Centennial of the Royal Canadian Air force Day

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