Group Behind Alberta Town Plebiscite Over Sidewalk, Flagpole Bylaw Seeking ‘Equality’

The organizers of a petition that has led to a plebiscite in a small Alberta town over a bylaw that would prohibit social, political, and ideological symbols—such as pride rainbows on crosswalks and public flagpoles—are seeking “equality” for all residents. Stephanie Bakker with the Westlock Neutrality Bylaw Petition group said members are not targeting anyone, but rather are looking for neutrality on divisive issues. “We’re not against any group at all, but we just want the government not to regulate where they had no business regulating,” said Ms. Bakker, who hails from Westlock, a town of 4,800 north of Edmonton....