Flags and flag use : half-masting guidelines

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Guidelines for flags, flag use and half-masting, including duration based on traditional practices used in Canada and by the Government of Alberta to mark Albertans of distinction or Alberta events. Includes processes for courtesy flag poles located at the Queen Elizabeth II Building (Violet King Henry Plaza) and McDougall Centre (Calgary).

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Type

Policy

Frequency

Other

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator

Executive Council

Publisher

Executive Council

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic

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Resource Dates

Date Created

2019-09-01

Date Added

2020-06-04T21:06:50.077760

Date Modified

2023-12-01

Date Issued

2020-06-04

Audience information

General Public Government

Language

English (Canadian)

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Licence

Open Government Licence - Alberta

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Alberta Protocol Office

Contact Email

protocolgeneral@gov.ab.ca

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