At a time when so many businesses are feeling the financial pinch due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one Edmonton cannabis shop says it is seeing a significant growth in sales.

After being closed since mid-March to stop the spread of COVID-19, table games at Alberta casinos can open again with mitigating health and safety measures.

The Edmonton Oilers 50/50 set a record on Wednesday. Now some other local organizations with similar online fundraisers say the frenzy has been helpful.

AGLC's president and CEO noted this change will help charities expand their reach and increase proceeds for programs and services that Albertans rely on every day.

Changes to provincial liquor regulations that allow Alberta bars and restaurants to sell alcohol through takeout or delivery for customers to drink off-site are set to remain in place after COVID-19 restrictions lift.

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis says it hasn't seen much of a change in wholesale liquor or cannabis orders compared to previous years despite the new coronavirus pandemic.

While other provinces look to close liquor and cannabis stores amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the same may not happen in Alberta.

Edmonton city councillors heard some reluctance from city staff on wanting to be first in creating a new municipal bylaw to regulate eventual cannabis lounges or cafes.

Another amendment would ease restrictions on liquor consumption in parks and let municipalities determine whether drinking in public parks will be allowed.

The future of cannabis consumption lounges or cafes in Edmonton will rely on regulations by higher levels of government, according to a report to be discussed by a city committee next week.