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Alberta Rodeo Bucks Parade over Disagreement About Float
The association said escalating threats and abusive messages left volunteers unable to safely organize the family-focused event.
- On Monday, the Sundre Pro Rodeo and Race Association canceled Saturday's parade after volunteers faced intense online harassment and abusive messages directed at board members.
- Organizers initially denied a pro-Alberta float, citing caution from a 2022 incident involving caricatures of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh on a manure spreader.
- Volunteers saw posts threatening to "hunt them down," according to Darby Crouch, spokesperson for the Sundre Pro Rodeo Association. Board members received threats and personal attacks on social media.
- Town council stated they are "deeply disappointed" by the cancellation, noting volunteers should never face intimidation. The Sundre Pro Rodeo will proceed as planned this weekend with rodeo performances.
- The future of next year's parade remains uncertain and depends entirely on whether volunteers feel comfortable returning to organize the community event after this harassment.
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Town cancels parade, citing 'overwhelming' harassment after pro-Alberta float disallowed
A central Alberta town won't host its annual parade this year after organizers said a decision to disallow a pro-Alberta float led to a barrage of "online criticism, personal attacks, harassment, and abusive messages."
·Canada
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Small town rodeo parade cancelled amid backlash over rejected pro-Alberta float
Alberta's heated debate over whether it should stay in Canada has led to harassment, threats and the cancellation of one town's annual rodeo parade.
·Toronto, Canada
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