Day of Mourning
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2025 Day of Mourning
On April 28, we honour and pay our respects to those who have lost their lives, been injured, or became ill due to work-related incidents. Day of Mourning is a powerful reminder for all of us to renew our commitment to improving health and safety in our workplaces and prevent further work-related injuries and deaths.
In 2024, Alberta lost 203 individuals to work-related injury or illness. Between 2019 and 2021, more than a third of all workplace fatalities in Alberta were in the construction industry.
At 11 a.m., please join us in observing a moment of silence.
This short video (3:25) reminds us to continue to strengthen and establish safer work practices and conditions.
Steps for Life
Across Alberta, our communities are coming together in support of those affected by workplace tragedies. In May, Threads of Life hosts its flagship fundraiser, Steps for Life. Steps for Life is traditionally a five-kilometre family walk that aims to educate the community about the devastating ripple effects of each workplace tragedy and how we can work together to prevent others being injured or killed on the job.
Event details for Day of Mourning and Steps for Life:
| Regional Safety Committee | Event details | Location |
| Calgary |
Steps for Life Sunday, May 4, 2025 |
South Glenmore Park 8415 24 Street SW |
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Day of Mourning Monday, April 28, 2025 |
Calgary City Hall
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| Edmonton |
Steps for Life Sunday, May 3, 2025 |
Rundle Park 2909 113 Avenue NW |
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Day of Mourning Saturday, April 26, 2025 |
Jarome Iginla and Kinex Arenas 66 Hebert Rd | |
| Parkland |
Day of Mourning Monday, April 28, 2025 |
Bowers Ponds Main Stage |
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Steps for Life Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
Bowers Ponds Main Stage | |
| Wood Buffalo |
Steps for Life Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
Birchwood Trails in Thickwood (Doug Barnes cabin) 190 Tamarack Way |
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Day of Mourning Monday, April 28, 2025 |
J Howard Pew Park 9400 McCormick Drive |
Stay Connected with Your RSC
For more information on Day of Mourning events in your community, please email your local RSC or connect with them on Facebook.
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Calgary Facebook Page: CRSC | TEST |
Edmonton Facebook Page: ERSC | TEST |
Grande Prairie Facebook Page: GPRSC | TEST |
Lakeland (Lloydminister) Facebook Page: Lakeland RSC |
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Lethbridge Facebook Page: n/a |
Medicine Hat Facebook Page: n/a | Parkland (Red Deer)
Facebook Page: n/a Email: PRSC@youracsa.ca | Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray)
Facebook Page: WBRSC Email: WBRSC@youracsa.ca | |||