Calgary gay bar ordered to remove pride flag raised for Orlando shooting

Posted by Rick Hurlbut

Date: June 14, 2016

Photo Credit To Jeremy Simes, Metro News Calgary

Landlord says owner broke lease agreement by blocking windows

Calgary LGBTQ bar Twisted Element’s owners were ordered to remove their giant pride flag Tuesday afternoon, after their landlord said they broke their lease agreement.

On Sunday, Twisted Element hoisted the rainbow flag to commemorate the 49 people who were gunned down at a popular gay nightclub in Orlando.

Days later, Twisted Element owner RayJean Fafard was ordered to remove the massive pride flag because it covered the windows of another tenant, who is currently not physically in the space.

Fafard said the dismantling of the pride flag is a “slap in the face” to the LGBTQ community.

Post source : Jeremy Simes, Metro News Calgary

Tags:Calgary Orlando RayJean Fafard Twisted Element

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Rick Hurlbut

Rick has lived in Vancouver since 1991 - first off Commercial Drive and now in Renfrew Heights - with his husband of 34 years, Dan. He has a background in travel, an interest in LGBT history, and a fondness for all that is geek. As co-publisher of Davie Village Post, he looks for stories and news which are relevant to LGBT Vancouver, and invites you to submit your items and ideas.