In Canada, there are no laws that strictly regulate how flags must be displayed. Instead, long-standing traditions guide how flags should be handled. Because flags carry important meaning, they should always be treated with dignity and respect.
Flag Protocol in White City
There are two municipal-owned flagpoles in front of the Community Centre. The Town of White City follows the Government of Saskatchewan’s Flagging Policy and Procedures for raising, displaying, and half-masting flags. You can read the full provincial policy here.
Half-Masting of Flags
Half-masting flags is a sign of respect and a way to express shared mourning. When raising or lowering a flag to half-mast, it should first be raised to the top of the mast, then lowered to the halfway point.
Flags are flown at half-mast to mark the passing of certain public officials and on nationally recognized days of mourning. These dates include:
- National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge (April 9)
- National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job (April 28)
- National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism (June 23)
- Firefighter's National Memorial Day (Second Sunday in September)
- Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day (Last Sunday in September)
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30)
- Remembrance Day (November 11)
- National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (December 6)
The Government of Canada maintains a list of notices providing details about half-masting events in Canada.