ID scanning pilot project launched to combat Edmonton liquor theft epidemic
Edmonton police and Alberta’s largest liquor store owner have launched an ID scanning pilot project to curb the drastic rise in robberies. Continue reading
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Concern for staff safety after 300% spike in Edmonton liquor store robberies
By Breanna Karstens-Smith Anchor/Reporter
According to the Alberta Liquor Store Association, there have been 5,000 liquor store robberies in Edmonton in 2019 — a 300 per cent increase over 2018. Continue reading
More Edmonton cannabis stores face supply shortages; demand ‘way more than anticipated’
It’s been a week and a half since recreational cannabis became legal in Canada and already, some Edmonton retail locations have sold out of their product supply. Continue reading
Alberta’s 5 Nova Cannabis stores raked in $1.3M in first 5 days of legalization
Alcanna, which operates five Nova Cannabis stores in Alberta, said dried cannabis flower was in high demand, with strains high in THC being the most popular. Continue reading
High demand continues at Edmonton pot shops 4 days after cannabis legalization
It’s been four days since recreational cannabis became legal in Canada and lineups were still long outside licensed retail outlets in Edmonton — at least the ones that still have product left. Continue reading
Q&A: What Alberta consumers need to know about shopping for legal cannabis
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Do you have questions about shopping for cannabis in Alberta? Global News has some answers. Continue reading