What does the cryptic crossword clue "Butcher ran motel somewhere in Canada (8)" mean?

The definition is "somewhere in Canada". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RANMOTEL ("ran motel") [anagram: "Butcher"] = MONTREAL; definition: "somewhere in Canada" The answer is MONTREAL.

Butcher ran motel somewhere in Canada (8)

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