Drag queen book reading sparks protest outside downtown Edmonton library
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Drag queen book reading sparks protest outside downtown Edmonton library
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Drag queen book reading sparks protest outside downtown Edmonton library
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01:40 | 7 hours ago
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Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments
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04:43 | February 18, 2026
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Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms
02:20 | February 17, 2026
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 17
13:10 | February 17, 2026
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Much of Alberta could see 10 to 30 cm of snow this week
01:52 | February 16, 2026
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Dad killed, daughter loses legs after being hit on Edmonton freeway while changing a tire
01:55 | February 16, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 15, 2026
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Drag queen book reading sparks protest outside downtown Edmonton library
Description
August 6, 2022
A group protesting a drag queen book reading held by the library in downtown Edmonton prompted a large response from people in the LGBTQ+ community. Chris Chacon has the details.
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Drag queen book reading sparks protest outside downtown Edmonton library01:47 | August 6, 2022 -
Tumbler Ridge shooter’s half-brother arrested in Alberta in attempted murder case01:40 | 7 hours ago -
Local event centre hosts unique bridal show06:39 | February 24, 2026 -
Ukrainian Canadians mark four years since Russian invasion04:48 | February 24, 2026 -
Registration opens for Corporate Challenge04:04 | February 24, 2026 -
Rosalind Smith commemorated as a trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system02:15 | February 23, 2026 -
Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition01:58 | February 23, 2026 -
Polar plunge in support of Special Olympics Alberta04:37 | February 23, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 22, 202615:53 | February 22, 2026 -
Albertans cope with Olympic gold medal hockey game loss01:48 | February 22, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 21, 202609:36 | February 21, 2026 -
Alberta lawyers raise concerns over Alberta government push for more input for federal judges02:15 | February 21, 2026 -
New Ipsos poll suggests less desire for separation in Alberta02:05 | February 21, 2026 -
Public consultations underway on future of Alberta’s Fortress Mountain Resort02:12 | February 20, 2026 -
Global National: Feb. 2021:38 | February 20, 2026 -
Celebrating Freedom to Read Week with Edmonton Public Library04:06 | February 20, 2026 -
Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’01:08 | February 20, 2026 -
Alberta referendum: Premier Smith says Oct. 19 vote will focus on immigration, fiscal position02:04 | February 20, 2026 -
Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments01:59 | February 19, 2026 -
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | February 19, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 1914:10 | February 19, 2026 -
What to consider before registering your kids in a language program05:02 | February 19, 2026 -
Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026 -
Adopt A Pet: Meet Leo and Simba04:43 | February 18, 2026 -
Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms02:20 | February 17, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 1713:10 | February 17, 2026 -
Much of Alberta could see 10 to 30 cm of snow this week01:52 | February 16, 2026 -
Dad killed, daughter loses legs after being hit on Edmonton freeway while changing a tire01:55 | February 16, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 15, 202612:58 | February 15, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 14, 202611:31 | February 14, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 1308:59 | February 14, 2026 -
Calgary businesses left shaken after late night shooting at popular strip mall02:01 | February 13, 2026
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Drag queen book reading sparks protest outside downtown Edmonton library01:47 | August 6, 2022
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Tumbler Ridge shooter’s half-brother arrested in Alberta in attempted murder case01:40 | 7 hours ago
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Local event centre hosts unique bridal show06:39 | February 24, 2026
-
Ukrainian Canadians mark four years since Russian invasion04:48 | February 24, 2026
-
Registration opens for Corporate Challenge04:04 | February 24, 2026
-
Rosalind Smith commemorated as a trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system02:15 | February 23, 2026
-
Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition01:58 | February 23, 2026
-
Polar plunge in support of Special Olympics Alberta04:37 | February 23, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 22, 202615:53 | February 22, 2026
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Albertans cope with Olympic gold medal hockey game loss01:48 | February 22, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 21, 202609:36 | February 21, 2026
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Alberta lawyers raise concerns over Alberta government push for more input for federal judges02:15 | February 21, 2026
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New Ipsos poll suggests less desire for separation in Alberta02:05 | February 21, 2026
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Public consultations underway on future of Alberta’s Fortress Mountain Resort02:12 | February 20, 2026
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Global National: Feb. 2021:38 | February 20, 2026
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Celebrating Freedom to Read Week with Edmonton Public Library04:06 | February 20, 2026
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Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’01:08 | February 20, 2026
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Alberta referendum: Premier Smith says Oct. 19 vote will focus on immigration, fiscal position02:04 | February 20, 2026
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Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments01:59 | February 19, 2026
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | February 19, 2026
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 1914:10 | February 19, 2026
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What to consider before registering your kids in a language program05:02 | February 19, 2026
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Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026
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Adopt A Pet: Meet Leo and Simba04:43 | February 18, 2026
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Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms02:20 | February 17, 2026
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 1713:10 | February 17, 2026
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Much of Alberta could see 10 to 30 cm of snow this week01:52 | February 16, 2026
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Dad killed, daughter loses legs after being hit on Edmonton freeway while changing a tire01:55 | February 16, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 15, 202612:58 | February 15, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 14, 202611:31 | February 14, 2026
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 1308:59 | February 14, 2026
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Calgary businesses left shaken after late night shooting at popular strip mall02:01 | February 13, 2026
Drag queen book reading sparks protest outside downtown Edmonton library
Description
August 6, 2022
A group protesting a drag queen book reading held by the library in downtown Edmonton prompted a large response from people in the LGBTQ+ community. Chris Chacon has the details.
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