| High River, Alberta
The Cenotaph was constructed in 1934 in memory of Armed Forces members from High River and District who lost their lives in World War I.
The Monument was constructed of Tyndall Stone and it stands 1.6 meters high. The base measures 1.83 X 1.07 meters.
The inscription on the front reads: "Time will not dim the glory of their deeds."
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 World War I. 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 World War II. The Highwood Memorial Centre was built in 1947 in memory of the men and women of the district who lost their lives in World War II. A plaque in the rotunda inside the main entrance lists the names of these 50 service personnel.
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