AGLC

• Addiction experts say recent flood of gambling ads a problem for some Albertans

  A month after Alberta's iGaming system became operational, the ads promoting online gambling are everywhere, and some experts are worried about the impact.

  Politics

  Aug 6
  
• Breakfast brewskies: Alberta bars, restaurants now allowed to serve alcohol at 6 a.m.

  Businesses used to need special permission to serve alcohol before 9 a.m, for events like the Olympics or Calgary Stampede, but the AGLC said that process was too cumbersome.

  Consumer

  Jun 9
  
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• AGLC accepting requests for expanded liquor hours during 2026 Olympics

  The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission says licensed establishments in the province will be able to offer extended hours of liquor service during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

  Economy

  Jan 19
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• 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, 2025
• 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, 2025
• 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, 2025
• 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
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• 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
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• 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