Flag and Lighting 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 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.
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.
Schedule
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February 1, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Eating Disorder Awareness Week - Purple |
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February 7 & 14, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Congenital Heart Defect Awareness - Red |
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February 13, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Women’s Heart Health Awareness - Red |
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February 22, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, World Thinking Day - Blue |
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March 1 & 2, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Autoimmune Awareness Month, Blue & Pink |
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March 6, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, World Lymphedema Awareness Day - Blue |
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March 15 & 16, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Rami's Heart Covid-19 Memorial - Yellow |
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March 20 & 21, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Alberta Francophonie Month & International Francophonie Day - Blue, pink and white, |
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March 26 & 27, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC), Blue & yellow |
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March 31 & April 1, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Trans Day of Visibility - Blue, white, pink |
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April 9, 2025 |
Flags at half-mast: National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge |
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April 11, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Parkinson Awareness Month - Blue |
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April 19, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) - Blue & yellow |
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April 28, 2025 |
Flags at half-mast: National Day of Mourning for Those Who Have Suffered and Died in the Workplace |
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May 1, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Sexual Violence Awareness Month - Teal |
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May 3, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, GBS/CIDP Awareness Month - Blue |
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May 5-10, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People - Red |
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May 12, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Day - Green, yellow |
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May 13, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Light Up for Fibromyalgia - Purple |
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May 14 & 15, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Huntington Disease Awareness #LightItUp4HD - Purple |
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May 16 & 17, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Food Allergy Awareness Month, Blue |
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May 18 & 19, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Porphyria Awareness #PurpleForPorphyria - Purple |
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May 24 & 25, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month - Blue |
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May 28, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Menstrual Health Day - Red |
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May 30, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Sexual Violence Awareness Month - Teal |
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May 31, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Lupus Awareness Month - Purple |
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June 16 & 17, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - Purple |
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June 25, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, World Vitiligo Day - Purple |
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July 7, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, National Injury Prevention Day - Green |
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July 22, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, World Fragile X Day - Blue & red |
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September 7, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Living Donation week - Green |
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September 13 & 14, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - Light blue |
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September 20, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Light Up for Mito - Green |
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September 25 & 26, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, "Team Protectors" in honor of Missing and Trafficked Foster Children Awareness Week - Blue |
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September 28 & 29, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Home Children Canada - Blue, red yellow |
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September 28, 2025 |
Flags at Half Mast to recognize Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day |
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September 30, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - orange |
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October 4, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Sisters in Spirit Day - Red |
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October 16 & 17, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Light It Up! National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEM) 2025 - Purple and blue |
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November 11, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Remembrance day - Red |
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November 14, 2025 |
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, World Diabetes Day - Blue |
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