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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Tisdale mayor personally offering $1000 to double reward for info about vandalized crosswalk
The Town of Tisdale is not only condemning vandalism that defaced a Pride crosswalk with a black swastika, it's also offering a $2,000 reward to find who is responsible. 'The first thing that goes through your mind is how disappointed I am in these individuals who acted before they even thought about what they actually did. They didn't think it through,' Mayor Roy Skoglund said. Pictures posted to social media show a Pride crosswalk painted by Tisdale Middle and Secondary School students, in collaboration with Suncrest College, earlier in the week was vandalized and noticed by people walking into work on Thursday. The town is offering $1,000 for information that leads to charges, but that's not enough for Skoglund, who is putting up $1,000 of his own money to double the reward to $2,000. 'It just hits home with me,' Skoglund. 'I'm really disappointed.' Rainbow crosswalk (Photo: Tisdale Rant and Rave/Facebook) Tisdale RCMP are investigating and believe the swastika was painted sometime between 9:45 p.m. Wednesday night and 4 a.m. Thursday morning. The vandalism is being met with shock and disappointment across the community. 'For my kids to come and see that swastika — there was no need. I don't know. I can't understand the mentality of the person that would think that that's a good thing,' resident Bruce Chafe said after walking by the swastika that had since had a vehicle parked overtop of it with signs saying 'Together we are better' written on the windows. 'There would be no explanation that I would accept.' Skoglund said a company was being paid to sandblast the graffiti and Pride flag Friday afternoon. There are no immediate plans to repaint the Pride flag, but the town will follow the students' lead once they come to a decision. Regardless of what they decide, Stacy Lair, the director of education for North East School Division, doesn't want the students to be discouraged by the vandalism. 'They want to feel belonging and inclusion in our schools and our system,' she said. 'And that's something we'll continue to work towards and support them to see past something that's really atrocious like this.'
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Tisdale leaders speak out after defacement of Pride crosswalk
TISDALE — Leaders in Tisdale are showing support and condemning the hate that transpired on June 12 at Tisdale Middle and Secondary School (TMSS). The TMSS True Colours GSA Club, in partnership with Suncrest College, painted the Recplex crosswalk in rainbow colours for Pride Month. This was meant to be a vibrant display and a powerful reminder that LGBTQ2S+ people are seen, respected and belong, said TMSS in a social media post the day before it was defaced with a swastika . Skid marks from a vehicle were also observed. There has been a strong wave of support for Pride Month and what it represents to community members, North East School Division (NESD) leadership and youth. Young Tisdale community member Baylee Cresswell showed her support on social media, disapproving of the vandalism. Cresswell took to social media to support those who feel targeted and to condemn the actions of the perpetrators: 'To the kids in the GSA that painted the sidewalk and any person in Tisdale that is a part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, I've been you, and my heart hurts for you. ... Your voice and acts are valuable and lifesaving to those who feel they cannot speak up for themselves.' Lori Kidney, NESD board chair, also responded on social media. 'The sidewalk was a beautiful and courageous student-led statement of belonging for all. Its defacement is a painful reminder that the work of building inclusive, compassionate communities must continue, and that we each have a role to play in standing up against hate,' she wrote. 'As your local trustee and as a board, we fully support the leadership of our students, school staff, and administrators who have responded with resolve, unity, and care. We also acknowledge the swift action taken by the Town of Tisdale and the RCMP in their efforts to investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable.' Tisdale RCMP are investigating the incident involving a Pride crosswalk at a community facility on 101st Street. A hateful symbol was discovered painted over the flag between 9:45 p.m. on June 11 and 4 a.m. on June 12. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area during that time is asked to contact Tisdale RCMP at 310-RCMP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
