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The United States Consulate in Calgary is warning U.S. citizens to stay away from a rally and counter-protest to be held at Calgary City Hall Saturday.

One rally is hosted by a group calling itself the Guardians of Alberta, a faction which broke off from the World Coalition Against Islam and is billed as a protest against Motion 103, a parliamentary measure against Islamophobia which passed last spring.

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“The Consulate has advised its employees to avoid the area during the time of the demonstration and recommends U.S. citizens do the same,” the statement said.

“Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid areas of demonstrations and exercise caution in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests or demonstrations.”

A group called Calgary Anti-Fascist Action is planning to greet the protestors with a protest of their own, as they have done on previous occasions this summer. That group described Guardians of Alberta on its Facebook page as being led by “members who were kicked out of WCAI for being too racist, threatening violence and making suggestions of genocide.”

At the same time as the rally, Premier Rachel Notley will be attending Fiesta Filipino at Olympic Plaza and is expected to give a speech.