A three part presentation about the story behind Calgary's Stones of Signal Hill, the letters of WW1 Soldier David Argo, stationed at Calgary's Sarcee Camp in 1915, followed by the story and legacy of Peace Keeper Mark Isfeld.

Rememberance Day Program

This presentation consists of three real life stories with the Canadian Soldier theme, using music and PowerPoint with actual photos of our soldiers, courtesy of the Museum of the Regiments as well as photos taken by Mark Isfeld during his Peace Keeping tours. The Stones of Signal Hill, slideshow, explains how this famous landmark, located in SW Calgary, was saved as a Heritage site and why.
WW1 soldier David Argo, trained at Sarcee Camp located at the base of The Stones of Signal Hill in 1915. Excerpts from his letters from the front to his wife Mae back in Calgary, provide insights into the life of a soldier.

The third segment of this presentation is the story of Mark Isfeld, a Canadian Peace Keeper, and combat engineer, who felt a need to do something for the children. He began distributing hand crocheted dolls his mother made back in British Columbia, to children he met in war torn countries. After his death while on duty in Croatia in 1995, the dolls continue to be freely given by our Peace Keepers and are now known as the Izzy Doll. Along with some of Mark's photography and excerpts from his letters the students learn about the life and role of the Peace Keeper in the 1990's.

Recommended Grades

Grade 3 to Grade 12
Curriculum areas: My Community – Past
People in History
Canadian History, Local History, Music, Canadian Identity

Size of Group

From small groups to full gymnasium or theatre shows

Time Commitment

Sixty minutes performance time

Technical requirements:

15 minute set up time and 15 minute take down time
Projector for lap top powerpoint slideshow and screen
We can bring the laptop
In larger rooms and groups over approximately 90 students ie: gymnasium, we would require sound equipment. Please notify us of the size of group.

For more information and rates please contact me.