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Humboldt to get rainbow crosswalks

HUMBOLDT — One of Humboldt’s busiest set of crosswalks is about to get more colourful.
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The crosswalks on the east and west sides of the Main Street and Fifth Avenue intersection will be temporarily painted in rainbow colours. Stock photo by Albert Paran/Getty Images

HUMBOLDT — One of Humboldt’s busiest set of crosswalks is about to get more colourful.

At its May 25 meeting, council voted to paint the crosswalks on the east and west sides of the Main Street and Fifth Avenue intersection, near the post office, in rainbow colours for the duration of 2021. The request for a temporary rainbow crosswalk was made by the Humboldt and Area Pride Network.

“I like this for several reasons,” Michael Behiel, Humboldt’s mayor, said during council. “Anything we can do to beautify our city even further and make it more vibrant is always welcome to me. It gives us a little bit more of a stand out in our downtown core.

The mayor said it also supports a diverse and inclusive community regardless of any differences that citizens may have amongst themselves.

Humboldt Pride was also pleased with the approval.

“Thank you, City of Humboldt and the Public Arts Committee for your enthusiastic support this year, previous years, and in years to come,” Humboldt Pride said on their Facebook page.

The paint for the sidewalk was donated to Pride by  Sherwin Williams Paint Store in Saskatoon. Any remaining costs will be shared between the Humboldt Pride and the Public Art Committee.

Peter Bergquist, the city’s public work’s director, said a coat of white paint will be applied on the evening of May 26, while the colours will be applied on May 30.