It is pride weekend in Calgary, but as the LGBTQ2+ community prepares to celebrate, many are doing so under a cloud of anxiety. Police in the province say they’ve seen an increase in protests and hate-motivated attacks this year, prompting heightened security at several events this weekend. But as Heather Yourex-West explains, their best protection could have people turning out in strong numbers.
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Alberta’s Pride Weekend sees heavier police presence due to hate-motivated attacks
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