Remembrance Day Flag Etiquette: When and How to Lower Your Flag to Half-Mast
When to lower your flag to half-mast on November 11, how to do it properly, and what to do if your flag can’t be lowered.
Our flag blog is where the Alberta Flag Shop team shares what we’ve learned since 1984. Here, you’ll find practical guides on flag care, flag sizes and flagpole installation. We also cover flag etiquette, such as when to lower your flag to half-mast and how to display Indigenous flags with respect.
In addition, we dig into flag history. For example, you can read the stories behind the Canadian, Alberta and BC flags. For official rules, the Government of Canada also publishes a national flag etiquette guide. Have a question we haven’t covered? Contact our Edmonton shop, and we may turn it into our next post.
When to lower your flag to half-mast on November 11, how to do it properly, and what to do if your flag can’t be lowered.
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How to display First Nations, Métis and Inuit flags correctly in Canada, from order of precedence and half-masting to flag sizes, materials and hardware.
What to look for when buying Canadian and provincial flags in Alberta: materials, stitching, sizing and fade resistance that stand up to prairie wind.
National, provincial, international and cultural flags explained: what each type represents and how to choose the right one for your display.
How custom flags are made at The Alberta Flag Shop in Edmonton, from your first sketch to a finished, outdoor-ready flag.
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