Calgary Public Drinking

• Drinking in Calgary parks: pilot program a success so far with only 1 complaint

  The pilot program launched on June 1 and is set to wrap up on Sept. 7.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2021
  
• Drinking in Calgary parks: what you need to know before you crack a beer

  Starting June 1, Calgarians will be able to drink alcohol at designated picnic tables in select parks throughout the city as part of a new pilot project.

  Canada

  May 26, 2021
  
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• Calgary city council approves alcohol consumption pilot project

  With the project now given the green light, it will be legal to consume alcohol at a yet-to-be-determined number of picnic table sites scattered around the city.

  Politics

  May 10, 2021
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• Calgary city councillor looking to pilot loosened liquor laws in city parks

  Ward 9 Coun. Gian-Carlo Carra is expected to bring forward a notice of motion to a city committee later this month to explore the idea.

  Politics

  Apr 10, 2021
• Plan to allow drinking at Calgary picnic sites shelved until summer 2020

  The reason why? To buy time to talk about concerns over drunken behaviour and drinking and driving.

  Politics

  Jun 24, 2019