Barrhead residents vote to ban rainbow sidewalks in plebiscite

Town officials in Barrhead emphasize that the bylaw seeks to create inclusive, neutral public areas while maintaining a focus on community cohesion.

Sheila Gunn Reid
  |   December 03, 2024   |   News   |   3 Comments

The Town of Barrhead, a community of approximately 4,500 people in Alberta, has voted in favour of adopting the Neutrality Bylaw 08-2024 following a plebiscite. The results showed 57% (653 votes) in favour and 43% (492 votes) opposed, with a total of 1,145 votes cast.

The Neutrality Bylaw ensures that town-owned crosswalks and flagpoles remain free from displays of political, religious, social, or commercial messaging.

With the community’s support, the Town Council will now take the following steps:

  1. Approval Process: The bylaw will undergo its second and third readings at an upcoming Special Meeting of Council.
  2. Removal of Displays: Decorative crosswalks and specific flags, including the County of Barrhead flag, Legion flag, Red Ensign, and Treaty 6 flag, will be removed from town-owned flagpoles.

The decision in Barrhead aligns with a similar move by the neighbouring Town of Westlock, where the council recently passed its own "Crosswalk Neutrality Bylaw." Westlock’s bylaw also prohibits the use of town-owned spaces for displays that could be seen as political or divisive, reflecting a growing trend among municipalities in the region to prioritize neutrality in public spaces.

Town officials in Barrhead emphasize that the bylaw seeks to create inclusive, neutral public areas while maintaining a focus on community cohesion. The Council has committed to keeping residents informed throughout the implementation process and encourages anyone with questions to reach out.

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Sheila Gunn Reid is the Alberta Bureau Chief for Rebel News and host of the weekly The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid. She's a mother of three, conservative activist, and the author of best-selling books including Stop Notley.

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  • Robin Naismith
    commented 2024-12-04 21:09:06 -0500
    Actually bruce, I think all towns need to vote this garbage out permanently because the LGBTQ+/ Trans should not get there crap any more
  • Bruce Atchison
    commented 2024-12-03 16:33:47 -0500
    I hope MORE Alberta towns adopt a neutrality policy. Why should a few people get their own special decorations?
  • Robin Naismith
    commented 2024-12-03 11:25:42 -0500
    I say good on Alberta residence for speaking up and choosing to get rid of the LGBTQ+ Ideology garbage,which pertain to the flags & Crosswalk stuff.NO towns need that crap at all