Calgary LGBTQ

• Popular gay bar ‘The Backlot’ in search of new home due to Calgary condo development

  A proposed development in Calgary's downtown core has jeopardized the future of The Backlot, which has been in its location on 10 Avenue S.W. since 1996.

  Consumer

  Feb 16, 2023
  
• Calgarians frustrated after Chinook Blast events postponed over safety concerns

  Drag On Ice and DJ Gaysnakes were scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoons respectively as part of Chinook Blast festivities.

  Perspectives

  Feb 10, 2023
  
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• ‘It’s groundbreaking’: Students celebrate 1st permanent Pride crosswalk at Calgary school

  Jack James High School is now the home of the first inclusive Pride crosswalk at a Calgary Board of Education school.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
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• Calgary Pride supports local LGBTQ+ initiatives with #OurPride

  Calgary Pride announced Tuesday the return of its #OurPride initiative, encouraging people to support local businesses in developing LGBTQ+ initiatives.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2021
• LGBTQ conference kicks off in Calgary

  Dozens attended Calgary's Central Library on Sunday to kick off community day for the Ally Toolkit Conference, an LGBTQ competency-building event for professionals.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2019
• Calgary’s Pride crosswalk vandalized for a 2nd time in under a week

  The Pride crosswalk on Stephen Avenue was defaced for the second time in under a week. The incident is leaving Calgarians wondering where the hate is coming from.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2019
• Calgary police apologize to LGBTQ community for ‘things we did in the past’

  Calgary police formally apologized to the LGBTQ community on Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2018
• Calgary LGBTQ community applauds move towards gender-neutral washrooms

  Those in the LGBTQ community with first-hand experience say choosing a washroom is an anxiety-filled decision.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 20, 2016