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.
He relocated west to Edmonton in 1897, establishing a legal practice alongside William Short; it continues today as Duncan Craig LLP. When the notion of forming one or more new provinces from the Northwest Territories gained traction, Cross was among three individuals chosen by the Edmonton City Council to travel to Ottawa and safeguard Edmonton's interests.