See also later related organization, PRIDE CENTRE OF EDMONTON

Edmonton's GATE defunct [newsnote that Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton (GLCCE) has taken over operation of defunct Gay Alliance Toward Equality (GATE); very brief description of GLCCE activities]
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 6 (12cm.)

Edmonton opens Centre [after first year of operation, GLCCE decides at first annual general meeting to expedite opening of new offices after receiving notice to vacate present premises; financial problems; named persons: Wayne Hellard, longtime chairperson; and Edward Sandberg]. By Shawn R. Mooney.
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 22 (34cm.)

New Centre open [Gay & Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton, which has been operating for five years and provides "information, education, peer counselling, a drop-in and a library," moved into new quarters in December; etc.].
P79 (v11n2)(March 10, 1993): 11 (26cm.)

Public speaking [reporting that GLCCE has been receiving increasing number of requests for speakers to schools and groups and is expecting more, "especially after the Supreme Court decision in the Vriend case"].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 9 (15cm.)

Moving on up [newsnote on continued growth in demand for services of Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton; some detail on activities of and plans for the Centre].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 13 (18cm.)

Continual expansion [newsnote; much activity at the Centre; continuing to grow; many calls for help; are expanding and updating their Resource Manual; etc.].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 12 (13cm.)

A few good queers [newsnote that Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton (GLCCE) is looking for volunteer phone and in-person peer counselors; training session offered; contact phone].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 12 (12cm.)

Friends of Dorothy [Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton has begun planning fund-raiser, "The Curtain Rises...," for September; will also showcase local talent; contact information; etc.].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 13 (18cm.)

Staff being hired [newsnote that Edmonton Community Lottery Board has "recommended" grant, which Alberta government must confirm].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 13 (11cm.)

Resignation [of "one of the Gay & Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton's... most dedicated volunteers"; Fred Dicker resigns as co-chair, but will continue for some time as volunteer consultant; other details].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 11 (15cm.)

New decade of progress [report on activities and developments at the Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton; names of those on Board of Directors; funding secured for a hiring; volunteers sought].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 11 (14cm.)

Meeting the needs [Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton has announced some new programs "to meet the growing needs in the gay and lesbian community"; details of some of these activities; contact information].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 13 (26cm.)

The curtain rises [30th anniversary of Gay & Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton is September 2001; celebrations begin with "the curtain rises" party and fundraiser; details of this event; predecessor organization, "Gay Alliance Towards Equality," began in 1971].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 14 (27cm.)

30 years of activism [newsnote that Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton celebrates 30th anniversary this year; has gone through various name changes, but is one of few groups to consistently remain operative; will also be in new facilities in February].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 14 (14cm.)

Moving on up [Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton recently moved to new home; announcement of fundraising event for the Centre; other details].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 19 (18cm.)

Editorial [author points to irony of beginning leadership of a national queer health organization while watching the disintegration of the Gay and Lesbian Centre of Edmonton because of dwindling resources; as community grows, fewer are willing to commit time and money to seeing that the growth continues].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 3 (15cm.)

End of the line? [report that Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton, which began in 1971 as "Gay Alliance Towards Equality," is "contemplating closing its doors"; "attendance and enthusiasm" at the March 11/04 annual general meeting "will determine whether the Centre remains open"; details (compiler note: a minor point of naming -- the earlier organization has also been referred to as Gay Alliance Toward Equality, which is the name heading chosen for this index. Compiler has not determined which of the variants is official)].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 12 (38cm.)

Rising from the ashes [membership of Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton voted at March annual general meeting to dissolve the organization and close the Centre on July 31, 2004; also elected interim board to establish plan for replacement of organization and Centre; plan is to establish umbrella organization, with working name of Pride Centre of Edmonton; interim co-chair of Pride Centre of Edmonton, Kathy Da Silva; many details].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 9, 10 (76cm.)

Moving forward [concerning activities of interim board of Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton; have incorporated first of the four main corporations; many other activities].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 12 (37cm.)

Pride Centre ["plans continue to unfold for the development of the queer centre in Edmonton"; Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton, around since the 1970s, has folded and new interim board of Pride Centre of Edmonton working to develop organization to serve queers in Edmonton and northern Alberta; numerous details].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 13 (46cm.)