By Canadian Press

BRIDGE DISPUTE

Anti-abortion group takes Edmonton to court over refusing bridge light colours

Oct 9, 2019 | 7:04 AM

EDMONTON- The Alberta March for Life Association is asking a judge to review a City of Edmonton decision to cancel lighting on the High Level Bridge in the group’s requested colours.

The pro-life association had applied to a city program that allows community groups to request the bridge be lit in specific colours to reflect an event or cause.

Documents filed in court say vice-chairman Jerry Pasternak asked for the bridge to be lit in pink, blue and white on May 9 to recognize the association’s annual March for Life.

He states in the filing that the city approved the request in March, but cancelled it in April due to the “polarizing nature of the subject matter.”

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms filed an application for the judicial review on behalf of the association and Pasternak.

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Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson says that since the matter is before the courts, he can’t comment until it’s been resolved.

(The Canadian Press)