The Memorial was constructed in 1934 in memory of Armed Forces members from High River and District who lost their lives in the First World War. The Monument was constructed of Tyndall Stone and it stands 1.6 meters high. The base measures 1.83 X 1.07 meters. A cast bronze replica of an open volume on top of the monument carries the names of 81 men and women who gave their lives in service to Canada in the First World War. An interesting feature of the stonework is that shell fossils are visible on some of the surfaces. The monument originally stood beside the High River Post Office on 3rd. Ave. W. It was moved to the front of the Highwood Memorial Centre after the Second World War. The Highwood Memorial Centre was built in 1947 in memory of the men and women of the district who lost their lives in the Second World War. A plaque in the rotunda inside the main entrance lists the names of these 50 service personnel.
High River, Alberta
Type
Monuments
Inscription
[front/devant]
TIME WILL NOT DIM THE GLORY OF THEIR DEEDS
[book/livre]
THEY SERVED TILL DEATH
1914 1918
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Visitor information
Location
High River Cenotaph
Corner of Macleod Trail SW and 5 Ave SW
High River
Alberta
High River Cenotaph
Corner of Macleod Trail SW and 5 Ave SW
High River
Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 50.57858
Long. -113.87466
Lat. 50.57858
Long. -113.87466
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