Sixty-two venues that follow top service standards were accredited with Best Bar None in 2016. From this group, nine venues also won awards for continuing to raise the bar on customer service and patron safety.
“The AGLC is proud of the Best Bar None participating venues. These establishments continue to raise the bar on service standards and redefine what being the ‘best’ in the hospitality industry means with respect to customer service and safety. Calgarians should take note - these are the places to visit for a fun, enjoyable night out.”
- Shane Loxterkamp, Vice President, Compliance and Social Responsibility.
The AGLC has eliminated the 8 p.m. limit on ‘happy hours’, allowing liquor establishments to offer reduced drink prices at any time during operating hours, provided the prices follow minimum drink pricing guidelines.
“The AGLC strives to make sure our policies support progressive business environments, are in the public interest, and, ultimately, help us deliver on our promise to provide choices Albertans can trust. We recognized the 8 p.m. limit on ‘happy hours’ was not meeting these objectives and, as a result, the limit was eliminated. The new policy responds to industry’s needs and is better aligned with our social responsibility mandate.”
- Bill Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer
Liquor licensees, please refer to the policy bulletin for details of this policy amendment.
Blanket approval for early liquor service during the Calgary Stampede - June 2, 2016
Businesses on the parade route can contact the AGLC to request early liquor service hours of 7 a.m. for the Parade Day, July 8. Anyone holding a special event with the intention of serving alcohol must apply for a liquor licence. Hours for special events are determined on a case-by-case basis...more
Scratch ticket vending machine trial expands to grocery stores - May 27, 2016
Albertans over 18 can now try self-service technology at four Real Canadian Superstore® locations
The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) and Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) want to find out whether Albertans 18 and over are interested in using self-service machines as an additional, convenient way to purchase scratch tickets...more
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