In High River, Alta., the local Pride society says its members and supporters have been subjected to a growing number of intimidation, mischief and other forms of vandalism.
In a statement to Global News, Foothills Pride says at least four separate incidents have been reported to the RCMP in the last two months.
It says members of the local LGBTQ2 community and their allies have had “their front windows broken, car windows smashed, Pride flags torn down, one home was egged,” and there was even a break-in attempt.
Paula and Douglas Elliott, who have family and friends who are members of the community, claim their home has been targeted twice because of the Pride flags they display.
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They tell Global News the first incident happened in May when a friend was staying with them.
It was about 1 a.m. when the friend witnessed two people stealing her Pride flag, open then screen door and try to gain …