Muhammad Amanullah | August 7, 2026
The True Post (Web Desk): Residents of Millarville, a small community near Calgary, Alberta, have expressed shock and concern after it was revealed that a Canadian white supremacist group secretly held its annual national gathering at a local community hall in early July. The event reportedly included masked participants carrying out military-style training exercises, raising safety concerns among local residents.
Group Allegedly Concealed Its Identity
According to reports, the gathering took place at a volunteer-run community centre. However, the hall’s management said they were never informed about the true identity of the group when the booking was made.
Hall president Shana Dunn said the organizers did not disclose who they were or the nature of their activities. She added that police later contacted the facility seeking information about the event.
How the Location Was Identified
The group shared photos and videos of the gathering on social media but did not reveal the location, stating only that the event had taken place in Alberta’s foothills.
CBC News’ visual investigations team reportedly analyzed landmarks visible in the videos—including roads, an entrance archway, and the building’s interior—and matched them with Google Maps and other publicly available images. The investigation identified the venue as Square Butte Hall, located near Millarville.
Military-Style Drills Captured on Video
Videos released by the group showed more than 60 masked individuals participating in military-style marching, crawling exercises, and physical training.
The group’s founder, Jeremy MacKenzie, was also present and reportedly led participants in a slogan referencing the Afghanistan war, using phrases such as “Our People, Our Home, Our Future.”
Participants were also seen wearing clothing displaying slogans and symbols that experts associate with white nationalist ideology.
Serious Allegations Against the Group
The organization was established in 2024 and has since expanded to several regions across Canada.
Organizations that monitor hate-based activities allege that the group’s leadership has welcomed individuals linked to neo-Nazi ideology. Some of its leaders have also been accused of advocating for the forced deportation of non-white people and making violent statements against political figures.
Residents Express Concern
Local residents said they were stunned by the revelation.
Resident Lou Kouiyak said it was difficult to believe that such activities could take place in their peaceful community.
Liana Bridgeman, manager of a local coffee shop, said she was “deeply shocked” because she never imagined such a group would operate in the area.
General store owner Tim Beebe said Millarville has long been known as a welcoming community for people from diverse backgrounds, making the news particularly disturbing.
RCMP Response
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that it is aware of the group but declined to comment on whether an investigation is underway.
Police said they do not take action based solely on political beliefs or ideology, but intervene when there is evidence that criminal offences have been committed. Authorities added that they continue to monitor hate-motivated crimes and extremist activities.
Experts Urge Greater Vigilance
Researchers who study extremist movements say white nationalist groups often conceal their identities when booking community halls, recreation centres, and other public venues to avoid scrutiny.
They noted that similar incidents have occurred elsewhere in Canada, where venue operators only discovered the true nature of events after they had taken place.
Experts say the incident highlights the need for community organizations to strengthen their booking procedures and conduct more thorough background checks to prevent public facilities from being used for extremist activities.
