REGINA – Saskatchewan is changing the rules to allow more communities to get liquor stores.
Nine communities with populations greater than 1,000 will now be eligible for a liquor franchise.
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The franchises sell alcohol on behalf of the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.
Before the change, businesses interested in liquor franchises had to be at least 20 kilometres from the nearest government liquor store or another franchise.
The distance rule meant many growing communities, such as those near Regina and Saskatoon, were excluded.
Another change will allow existing franchises to sell a full selection of beer, not just specialty beer products.
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