Queer Community - Ron Byers

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

This Morning with Stacey Brotzel on 880 CHED

December 9, 2024

Had a chat with Stacey Brotzel on the Edmonton Gay Games Bid for the 2030 Gay Games. Sadly we did not make it into the top 3 but we will back to rebuilding our Bid for the 2034 Gay Games. You can view the Bid video on Explore Edmonton’s website here….
https://exploreedmonton.com/edmontongaygames

And we announced our first Pride Month 2025 Performer – Carole Pope, a Canadian singer who shot to fame with her band Rough Trade with the hit single “High School Confidential” who will be performing as part of Pride Month at the Starlite Room on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

For ticketing information stay tuned in the New Year on the event calendar at The Starlite Room on the Pride Edmonton Event Calendar and the Explore Edmonton Event Calendar.

August 31, 2024September 1, 2024

Two Albertans appointed to Senate

August 31, 2024

Global News with Jaclyn Kucey

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced two Albertans have been appointed to the Senate: a corporate lawyer from Calgary and a vocal advocate for LGBTQ2 rights from Edmonton. As Jaclyn Kucey reports, the announcement has already caused a stir in the provincial government.

Jaclyn Kucey: “Ron Byers has worked closely with Wells on a number of Pride initiatives.“

Ron Byers: “From Western Canada and especially from Alberta… to have someone who is within the queer community to be in the Senate is going to be amazing. And it’s going to give us so much more visible representation right across Canada.“

https://globalnews.ca/video/embed/10728410

Prime Minister announces the appointment of senators

August 31, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2024/08/31/prime-minister-announces-appointment-senator

May 28, 2024May 29, 2024

Pride Month about to get underway in Alberta as provincial policies loom

The start of Pride Month is just a few days away – but the celebrations feel different for many people this year. Controversial provincial policies continue to weigh heavily on the LGBTQ2S+ community. Morgan Black reports.

Ron Byers, promoter for Pride Edmonton, says the Alberta government has a chance to be part of the conversation.

“The UCP government has an opportunity to be a part of our celebrations as a Pride community if they’re wiling to come to the table with open minds for frank, honest, truthful conversations.

“If they want to blow it and just close their doors, that’s them,” he said.
Global News Hour at 6
May 28, 2024 6:05 pm

Full story:
https://globalnews.ca/news/10529943/pride-2024-alberta-lgbtq/

https://globalnews.ca/video/embed/10530671

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023

Explore Edmonton presents “SAY MORE”

Immerse yourself in the unique journeys of Edmonton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community leaders, storytellers, and business owners. Their voices inspire change and foster inclusivity. Don’t miss this inspiring documentary short created in partnership with Cory Johnn Films.

For me this was such an amazing opportunity to participate in the production as the “Interviewer” off-camera. Working with an awesome cinematographer… Cory Johhn… was brilliant and he edited hours of interviews we did down to a truly wonderful reflection of our community.

Thanks Explore Edmonton!!