Pride flag burned in Fort Macleod, 2nd act of vandalism on same day: RCMP
Posted Aug 29, 2023 4:30 pm.
Last Updated Aug 29, 2023 4:31 pm.
RCMP in Fort Macleod say there were more acts of vandalism towards the 2SLGBTQ+ community following an incident at a theatre during a Pride event Saturday.
Officers say they received reports of mischief at Centennial Park at around 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 26, where five men were suspected of burning the Pride flag.
The fire department arrived and put the fire out. Mounties are not sure how the flag pole was broken.
This is the second incident on the same day after RCMP arrested two youths suspected of pouring fisher and marten oil inside the Empress Theatre. It is now closed until further notice.
Mounties cannot name the two underage suspects due to provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act but say the investigation is ongoing.
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“The Alberta RCMP firmly believes that everyone should feel safe and be treated with equality and respect. We are committed to ensuring everyone we serve can live in communities free from discrimination and bias, and we take any action that threatens the safety and security of others extremely seriously,” RCMP public information officer Gina Slaney said in a news release.
“The Fort MacLeod RCMP will be continuing our investigation to find all those who are responsible for both incidents.”
Police ask anyone with information regarding these incidents to contact Fort Macleod RCMP at 403-553-7220 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
