Beacons of Hope

Join us this saturday

Grab some lawn chairs and bring your family to McMahon Stadium for a free afternoon of fun this Saturday, May 13th. Participate in the Battle of the Beacons, try a delicious treat from our parade of food trucks, enjoy a performance by country artist Bobby Wills, and so much more! Come celebrate, honour, and recognize our Calgary Police Service members at Beacons of Hope!

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Please share a story, experience, memory, or simply a message of gratitude. These messages will be posted on the Beacons of Hope website for all to see, as well as shared personally with all members of the Calgary Police Service.

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I’m an individual with a mental health disability and this year several officers peace officers included helped me stay calm or talked with me. I want to say thank you…read more

Anonymous

A great big thank you for the extra Calgary Police patrols on the C-train platforms! Two months ago I used to watch thieves, Fentanyl users and drug dealers dominate the…read more

Lynda Valliere

I am thankful for Calgary police service. I believe your job has become so much more challenging of late. You must have to practice so much restraint with all the…read more

Linda Greengrass
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Share your message

Please share a story, experience, memory, or simply a message of gratitude. These messages will be posted on the Beacons of Hope website for all to see, as well as shared personally with all members of the Calgary Police Service.

Community Messages

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  • I’m an individual with a mental health disability and this year several officers peace officers included helped me stay calm or talked with me. I want to say thank you…read more

    Anonymous

  • A great big thank you for the extra Calgary Police patrols on the C-train platforms! Two months ago I used to watch thieves, Fentanyl users and drug dealers dominate the…read more

    Lynda Valliere

  • I am thankful for Calgary police service. I believe your job has become so much more challenging of late. You must have to practice so much restraint with all the…read more

    Linda Greengrass

  • Sincere gratitude to CPS for everything you do to keep our city safe. You are the real hero’s in our hearts and we stand by you! We are eternally grateful…read more

    Rhonda Stowell

  • I’m an individual with a mental health disability and this year several officers peace officers included helped me stay calm or talked with me. I want to say thank you…read more

    Anonymous

  • Thank you to the families who care, support and Love you. Thank you to all the people who influenced you to do what you do and to be who you…read more

    Barry Dempsey
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Beacons of Hope

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  1. Join us

    Show your support and say thanks to our Calgary Police Service members on May 13 at McMahon Stadium.

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  2. Show Your Blue

    As a visible show of support, all citizens are invited to display blue lights outside of their homes or wear blue clothing, throughout Saturday, May 13, 2023. While a small gesture in itself, these noticeable signs of support are beyond meaningful to Calgary Police Service members.

  3. Donate

    Calgary Police Youth Foundation and the YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre

    This year, Beacons of Hope will be supporting two incredible charities and organizations in our community that are lifting up the next generation of Calgarians every single day.

    We are partnering with the Calgary Police Youth Foundation and the YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre to continue their mission of inspiring the next generation of Calgarians to be safe, to live securely, to be smart and to be successful.

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Beacons of Hope

Challenge Coin

Funds from the purchase of a challenge coin goes directly to the Calgary Police Youth Foundation.

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Never feel bad if people remember you only when they need you. Feel privileged you are like a candle coming to their mind when there is darkness. The candle of security has always been kept lit by the flame of a valiant few.

J. Murray McCann