SLGA

• Saskatchewan to permit 5 a.m. alcohol sales for Winter Olympics

  Saskatchewan bars can apply to open as early as 5 a.m. during the Milano Cortina Olympics so fans can watch early-morning events, with requests reviewed case by case.

  Consumer

  Feb 6
  
• Liquor store in Wakaw, Sask. fears ‘survival of the fittest’

  Country Crossroads is concerned about rumours that new competitors may be setting up shop very close to their business, given the store's proximity to the Hoodoo border.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2024
  
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• SLGA store locations sell off as Saskatchewan government winds down retail

  The provincial government also sold off liquor permits in February, with some, like the La Ronge permit, drumming up over $3 million.

  Canada

  May 1, 2023
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• Sask. government makes $45 million after last SLGA liquor store permit auctions

  The Saskatchewan government earned $45 million from auctions to sell off liquor store permits as Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) Retail Inc. closes in March.

  Consumer

  Feb 28, 2023
• Liquor permit for La Ronge, Sask. sold for $3.27 million

  The town of La Ronge confirms that it was not a part of the successful bid in SLGA's auction of the La Ronge liquor permit, which resulted in a winning bid of $3.27 million.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2023
• First batch of Saskatchewan liquor permits sells, Regina sees highest bid at over $1.4M

  The provincial government is selling off all of its liquor licenses, after announcing last year it is exiting the retail market.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2023
• ‘What now?’: Single mom, rural worker mull future as SLGA closures near

  Despite striking a severance deal with the province, employees at soon to be shuttered SLGA stores face an uncertain and worrisome future.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2023
• Sask. liquor and gaming will auction off 35 liquor permits for retail stores next month

  Online auctions for the SLGA permits will be held from Feb. 6 to Feb. 15.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2023
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• Sask. lawmakers uncork plan to allow drinking in public parks

  You could raise a drink in your local park next summer if new provincial legislation passes as expected. Similar legislation was introduced, but failed to pass, last spring.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2022
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• NDP says 350 SLGA employees are looking at unemployment in January

  Critic for jobs and economy Aleana Young said these are profitable stores, but the government is unwilling to update and adapt these businesses.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2022