He moved west to Edmonton in 1897, where he opened a law practice with William Short; it exists today as Duncan Craig LLP. When the idea of creating one or more new provinces out of the Northwest Territories gained currency, Cross was one of three people selected by Edmonton City Council to travel to Ottawa and ensure that Edmonton's interests were respected.
Cross relocated west to Edmonton in 1897, establishing a legal practice with William Short; this partnership is now known as Duncan Craig LLP. When there was discussion of creating new provinces from the Northwest Territories, Cross was one of three individuals chosen by the Edmonton City Council to travel to Ottawa and ensure that Edmonton's interests were represented.