Francis Yutrago, widely known as Francheska Dynamites in the drag world, a Filipino drag queen and Prairie Queen poses for the camera inside the endeavour room. Like a bomb, explosive on the stage, Francheska Dynamites has earned the title of “Prairie Queen” and took everyone by surprise. Behind his success is a story of hard…
LGBTQ people at high risk of mental health issues
Damien Friesen, a transgender man, believes being LGBTQ can be an isolating experience. LGBTQ people are often at far higher risk of facing housing instability, eating disorders, bullying, and suicide. Mental health is important, no matter your gender or sexuality. However, being LGBTQ often puts people at higher risk. Being LGBTQ brings a whole host…
Local LGBTQ+ theatre hosts federal candidate forum
Lethbridge federal election candidates discussed pertinent local issues at an LGBTQ+ theatre last weekend. Didi’s Playhaus, formerly Club Didi, invited the candidates to discuss the supervised consumption site, LGBTQ+ issues and more. Of the candidates invited, Liberal candidate Amy Bronson, Green candidate Stephnie Watson and New Democratic Party candidate Shandi Bleiken attended. Rachael Harder, the…
LGBTQ+ readies for an influx of money
Plans for the mental health grant are being set into motion as the LGBTQ+ club prepares to accept and inform community members and allies. Zachary Wigand, vice president of the LGBTQ+ club, said the money from the grant will provide safe spaces and information sessions within the college. “They’ll have a place to chill or…