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#1056 - Benita Pedersen & Allison Pejovic
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- Shaun Newman Podcast
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- May 18, 2026
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Summary
Benita Pedersen is a Westlock, Alberta-based professional entertainer, DJ, karaoke hostess, children's entertainer, event coordinator, and workshop facilitator who operates All Fired Up DJ Services. In June 2023, she created and distributed flyers urging residents to contact town officials and oppose plans for a rainbow/Progress Pride crosswalk in Westlock, citing concerns over its association with specific ideological symbols. This led to a human rights complaint against her under the Alberta Human Rights Act for allegedly inciting hatred, with a tribunal hearing scheduled for September 2026. Allison Pejovic is a senior constitutional lawyer with the Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms. She specializes in Charter rights litigation, frequently challenging government actions on issues such as COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates, assisted suicide in faith-based settings, and freedom of expression cases. Pejovic has represented clients in high-profile matters including Manitoba church challenges to public health orders, Federal Court cases on travel restrictions, and interventions before higher courts Watch the Cornerstone Forum 26’ https://shaunnewmanpodcast.substack.com/ Silver Gold Bull Links: Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/ Email: [email protected] Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100 Bow Valley Credit Union Bitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gateway Email: [email protected] Expat Money Expatmoney.com/SNP Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500