Court Rules Against School Trustee's Meme | Calgary News

The Alberta Court of Appeal sided with a Catholic school board in firing Monique LaGrange for posting a divisive meme comparing Pride flags to Nazi symbols, calling it “brainwashing.” While upholding her removal from trustee duties, the court struck down the mandatory public apology, calling it excessive. LaGrange’s lawyer called it a partial win but criticized the system for perceived double standards. The case, sparked by her August 2023 post, has dragged on since, with the board imposing multiple sanctions including speech restrictions — all challenged by LaGrange, who argued they violated Catholic principles. Complicating matters, she’s married to Alberta cabinet minister Adriana LaGrange, who publicly distanced herself from her sister-in-law’s posts. The Education Minister is now being asked to weigh in on the ruling. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9254ce4ccb01a62d