Alberta Prosperity Project and anti-coal mining group rejected from participation in Whoop-Up Days parade

Not everyone is excited about the Whoop Up Days parade.  And you can include the pro-Alberta-sovereignty group, The Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) among them. They say their application to display their float in the parade was rejected by Lethbridge and District Exhibition (LDE). Kim Gallucci, Acting CEO of the LDE says it’s nothing personal against the APP, the LDE has made changes in recent years to steer away from the display of controversial or political messages during the parade. 

Gallucci adds, a group against coal mining exploration projects also had their application rejected. There are 124 floats being displayed in Tuesday’s parade and Gallucci says the length of the parade would be unrealistically long if they attempted to accommodate all social and political viewpoints. 

Naveen Day

Naveen's career in broadcast and production spans close to 30 years. Prior to his move to Alberta, he was Senior Producer for two factual entertainment shows for Shaw and BellMTS, which were produced in his hometown of Winnipeg. He also served as a Producer and Production Supervisor at one of Canada's largest and fastest growing churches, and helped lead a production team of 75 volunteers. Naveen came on board with the team at Bridge City News in 2018 and performs on both sides of the camera lens as Producer, Editor, Production Coordinator, Back-up Anchor, Interview Host, and Video Journalist. In February 2022, Naveen went to Ottawa to provide daily, boots-on-the-ground coverage of the Freedom Convoy - an experience he describes as a monumental moment in Canadian history. Naveen is a two-time Communicator Awards recipient. In 2023, he won the Excellence Award for a piece he did on Alberta's Disability workers, and in 2024, he won again for a story titled, "New Smile, New Life".

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