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The video, posted to social media Wednesday by Bashir Mohamed, has since gone viral, and the woman hurling the racist rant has been identified as Kelly Pocha, of Cranbrook.
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The video sparked condemnation from Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley.
Racist, bigoted comments have no place in Alberta.
B次元官网网址 Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley)
Our government is always working to foster acceptance and better understanding of our differences.
By working together, we can make life better for all.
Everyone is welcome in Alberta.
The original video has been viewed over 210,000 times, and shared at least 5,435 times at the time of writing. Numerous people commented, posting PochaB次元官网网址檚 LinkedIn page, identifying her as an employee of Cranbrook Dodge.
Her name and profile no longer appears on the company website.
Their social media channels went down temporarily and were then reactivated with a statement that reads as follows:
B次元官网网址淲e have recently become aware of a disturbing video that involves one of our employees. We are deeply concerned about the content of this video and want all of our friends, families, colleagues, and customers to know that this behaviour does not reflect the values of Cranbrook Dodge in any way. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive company with no room for hate or intolerance.
The employee in question has been terminated and we deeply apologize for her actions.
Sincerely, Dave Girling and the Cranbrook Dodge Team.B次元官网网址