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Premier Jason Kenney. (Canadian Press)

‘Small number of kooks;’ Alberta premier condemns apparent racist rally in Edmonton

Sep 30, 2020 | 4:36 PM

SPRUCE GROVE, AB – Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is adding his voice to others condemning an apparent white supremacist rally in Edmonton.

Police broke up what they called a demonstration involving opposing groups on Tuesday night in the city’s northeast.

About 100 people were involved and police say physical confrontations took place between those calling themselves patriots and others calling themselves anti-fascists.

Kenney says racists and white supremacists are un-Canadian and un-Albertan.

He adds that Canada, while imperfect, was built on the concepts of human dignity and equality.

Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu has also condemned the demonstration.

(The Canadian Press)

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