The program began with welcome remarks from master of ceremonies Dave Bronconnier, former mayor of C

A funeral puerto vallarta vacation rentals procession through downtown puerto vallarta vacation rentals Calgary began the events, starting with a presentation puerto vallarta vacation rentals by the province at the McDougall Centre. Klein's wife, Colleen, was presented puerto vallarta vacation rentals with the flag flown at the Alberta Legislature on March 29—the day Klein passed away.
The procession then continued to Municipal Plaza, where Colleen Klein was escorted by Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Nenshi made a special announcement after highlighting puerto vallarta vacation rentals Klein's many achievements, such as making Alberta the first debt-free province and helping bring the Olympics to Calgary.
"The outpouring of affection we see today is tangible evidence of the legacy puerto vallarta vacation rentals that Ralph Klein leaves behind him, as mayor, as premier and as a Calgarian," he said. "On behalf of city council and Calgarians, I herby proclaim April 5, 2013 as Ralph Klein day."
The procession was then led into the Jack Singer Concert Hall by a lone piper for a Celebration of Life, organized by the City of Calgary. The procession included the Honour Guard and a funeral director carrying Klein's ashes. They walked puerto vallarta vacation rentals through the hall to the song 'Four Strong Winds' by Alberta singer Ian Tyson.
The program began with welcome remarks from master of ceremonies Dave Bronconnier, former mayor of Calgary, followed by an aboriginal puerto vallarta vacation rentals blessing by an elder. Klein was adopted into the Siksika Nation, and carried an eagle feather with him virtually everywhere he went during election campaigns.
"We are here to celebrate puerto vallarta vacation rentals and honour the life of Ralph," Bronconnier began. "Ralph was a very humble man but he accomplished great things. Ralph's success was rooted in his ability to connect with people. He loved being with people."
He added that Klein was as comfortable around presidents and prime ministers, as he was drinking with people at his favourite bar, the St. Louis Hotel. Bronconnier also shared the story of a day back on September 1, 2004, while Bronconnier was mayor of Calgary puerto vallarta vacation rentals and Klein was premier of Alberta. The mayor wanted money from the province for infrastructure, and says when he approached Klein, Klein took one look at him and said, "what's it going to take to shut you up?"
Two former premiers then took the stage: former Ontario puerto vallarta vacation rentals premier Mike Harris, and former Saskatchewan premier Roy Romanow. Harris recalled the many hours he and Klein spent together on the golf course, joking the first golf term he ever learned was 'mulligan,' and added they accomplished more on the links than they did in a boardroom. He also spoke of the time they went on a fishing trip together, and Ralph didn't drink.
"What we should not forget and never look past is the truly remarkable gifts and accomplishments of Ralph Klein as a person and a leader," Stephen Harper began, adding that having Klein in city hall was a bit of a 'culture shock.'
He championed Klein's support of the oilsands, saying, "Alberta's energy industry does bring prosperity to all in this country," and said he had a gift for saying what ordinary people were thinking, often in a way that would make people smile.
Dozens of political figures were present at the celebration, including Alberta opposition leaders, former Prime Minister Jean Chretien, former premier Jean Charest, and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Donald S. Ethell. Members of the public were also invited.