AGLC

• Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery, Big Rock, after substantial beer tax hike

  Big Rock, founded in 1985, is facing a sudden 22 per cent increase to the fees it pays after a new tax rate was introduced — that largely has no impact on any other craft brewer.

  Consumer

  Mar 14
  
• Alberta liquor importer says $100K in booze already paid for stuck in tariff limbo

  Alberta liquor importers and retail stores say their world — and finances — were turned upside-down overnight when the province announced the halting of American alcohol.

  Consumer

  Mar 13
  
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• Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

  The Alberta government has now cut over $900K to disability advocacy organizations and a non-profit that helps gambling addicts, saying they don't provide direct services.

  Politics

  Jan 30
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• AGLC evaluating Camrose Casino relocation as owners are in receivership

  Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says Mayfield Investments owns the Camrose Casino and confirms the company is in receivership.

  Money

  Oct 28, 2024
• AGLC approves relocation of Camrose Casino to Edmonton

  Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis has approved an application for the Camrose Casino to relocate to Edmonton. 

  Money

  Oct 10, 2024
• Edmonton convenience store shut down after raid uncovers drugs, weapons: police

  Police said over $200,000 in cash, weapons and drugs like cocaine and meth, along with 28,000 illegal cigarettes, was seized from Bibi 16 Convenience Store in central Edmonton.

  Crime

  Aug 7, 2024
• Wine wars: B.C. wineries can sell directly to Albertans again

  Premiers David Eby and Danielle Smith announced they established an agreement allowing B.C. wineries to again ship their products directly to Alberta consumers, and vice versa.

  Consumer

  Jul 16, 2024
• Proposal would transform Rice Howard Way into licensed entertainment district

  Edmonton's Rice Howard Way could be transformed into an alcohol-licensed, pedestrian-friendly area every Saturday starting June 1.

  Economy

  Apr 29, 2024
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• Alberta looks into selling liquor in grocery, convenience stores

  Alberta is looking into the possibility of expanding liquor sales into grocery and convenience stores.

  Consumer

  Apr 12, 2024
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• Alberta won’t impose floor prices on alcohol after 4-litre vodka jug controversy

  The cabinet minister in charge of Alberta’s liquor industry says he won't impose floor prices for alcohol but is declining to say what other changes might be contemplated.

  Politics

  Apr 10, 2024