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The Addams Family

The Princess Bride

Hocus Pocus

A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.
The Shining

The Sandlot

Beetlejuice

The Delwin Vriend Story

Presented by the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta and Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District are hosting an event
The Community Foundation believes that fostering conversations about equity and human rights strengthens our community for everyone. Delwin Vriend’s story shows how individual action can spark lasting change. We are proud to partner with the Prairie Pride Guild to host the screening of this important documentary.
- The documentary tells the story of Delwin Vriend, a lab technician at The King’s College in Edmonton who was fired in 1991 because of his sexual orientation.
- Vriend’s case led to a 1998 Supreme Court decision that strengthened equality rights across Canada. This was the first successful gay rights case at the Supreme Court and paved the way for future successful rulings including marriage equality.
- The film shows how one person’s courage can drive national change.
- Pride vs. Prejudice has won multiple Audience Choice Awards and screened at festivals around the world.
Big Things Are Happening at the Monarch!
The Monarch Theatre is taking a short pause this summer.. but it’s for a great reason!
We’re hard at work restoring and revitalizing this historic 1911 landmark so it can continue to serve our community for generations to come. Thanks to generous support from:
- Community Foundation - $5,000
- Heritage Preservation Partnership - $50,000 Matching Grant
- Community donors and local business partners
- Operations and the debenture program
We’re able to tackle major renovations, including the restoration of our iconic marquee!
This work is just the beginning. With your support, we can continue preserving Canada’s oldest surviving purpose-built movie theatre and expand what’s possible in this beautiful space.
Want to Support the Project?
Email friendsofthemonarch@gmail.com to make a charitable donation!