Alberta Recovery Day, held in Calgary on September 21, 2025, was the kickoff for the inaugural Alberta Recovery Week. I joined the nearly 20,000 passionate individuals who came together to show their support for Alberta’s recovery model, demonstrating the strength and resilience of our community. Events like these remind us that recovery is possible and that no one has to face their journey alone.
I want to thank everyone who participated, volunteered, and showed their support—it’s your dedication that helps break down stigma and creates a more compassionate and understanding environment for all. Alberta Recovery Day is more than just a celebration; it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of hope, connection, and community in the healing process.
A Local Historical Treasure
Signal Hill, an historically important, recognizable, cherished landmark located in the constituency of Calgary-West, began as part of Camp Sarcee during World War I while serving as a training ground for the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Soldiers created large geoglyphs on the hillside, made of over 16,000 stones, to spell out their battalion numbers (137, 113, 151, 51). These stones, preserved by many volunteers, continue to form a visible landmark today in Battalion Park.
The area was officially named Signal Hill in 1982. The geoglyphs have been restored and protected as a military memorial and heritage site.
On August 29, 1988, the 113th Battalion number at the site was designated a Provincial Historic Resource by Alberta.
The City of Calgary later designated the Battalion Numbers (including the 113th Battalion number) as a municipal historic reserve in 2015.
On November 11 we will remember thousands of brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the cause of preserving our freedom. I encourage you to join fellow community residents at the Battalion Park Remembrance Day ceremony as this special day is commemorated.
MLA – Calgary West Mike Ellis proudly serves the following Communities: Aspen Estates, Aspen Woods, Christie Park, Discovery Ridge, Signal Hill, Springbank Hill, Strathcona
