Prairie Pride is a series by Local Journalism Initiative reporter Julia Peterson that celebrates queer life in rural Saskatchewan. 

As Saskatchewan moves into a new phase of the pandemic, Dan Shier with Queen City Pride is one of many organizers reflecting on how celebrations have changed in the last two years.

The co-chair has watched how virtual programs made it easier for some people — including those living in rural areas — to participate in Pride and find community.

“It pushed us to look for new opportunities and new ways of engaging with our community, and I think a lot of positives came