Valbella Gourmet Foods

A Canmore food company is at the centre of controversy after its owner apparently sent a transphobic email to Canmore Pride.

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Canmore Pride had reached out to ownership of Valbella Gourmet Foods to inquire about sponsorship or food donations for an "inclusive and free climbing event" ...

"His email signature said owner, and as well, if they do remove him, is there a guarantee he won't continue to profit off the business?" The Town of Canmore proudly stands in solidarity with our LGTBQIA2S+ residents and visitors who make this town a more vibrant and diverse place to call home. "On the contrary, we strive to make our company an inclusive workplace where all are welcome." Our municipal buildings and programs are safe spaces for everyone. "I was really shocked and obviously very disappointed," they said. Kealey said they posted the email on a private message group of queer people who live in the Bow Valley to let the community know how the owners were treating trans people and that it may not be a safe space for them to patronize.

Canmore Pride requested a donation for its fall rock climbing and barbeque event. Jeff von Rotz, who identified himself as an owner of Valbella Gourmet Foods, ...

“We are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused the LGBTQ+ community and will be working to ensure out company advances the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our business and the community.” He held the official title of President. Effective July 26, 2022, he was terminated from his employment and no longer has any role or interest in the business,” the statement continues. “We have pulled all their product from our shelves and cancelled existing orders,” said Blush Land Organic Market CEO Rob Horricks in a statement. The company, located in the town of Canmore, faced backlash on social media and calls for a boycott after the email was made public. To be that outwardly, almost proudly transphobic is super sick and just so disappointing and shocking.” “I was not expecting a reply like that,” said Canmore Pride co-chair K Kealy, who sent the initial request.

A food company in the Rocky Mountain town of Canmore is in hot water over comments made after the owner sent a transphobic email to Canmore Pride.

Later Tuesday evening Valbella Gourmet Foods put a statement out on Twitter from owners and leadership expressing its deepest apologies to the Canmore LBGTQ+ community for the “intolerant email sent today by one of our former team members. Article content Article content

The Pride Group wrote an email to Valbella Gourmet Foods in hopes of donating to the next barbecue. In response, they received an email signed by the owner Jeff ...

In response, they received an email signed by the owner Jeff von Lotz: Article content Article content