News

• Minimum drink prices, restricted happy hours among new policies to curb binge drinking - Jul. 03, 2008
  Beginning August 1, new province-wide rules will eliminate cheap drink specials, regulate the duration of ‘happy hours’ and limit last-call drink orders in licensed premises. The amendments to Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission policies are designed to make provincial drinking establishments safer for staff and patrons..
• New council to coordinate provincial efforts to combat liquor related violence - Jun. 17, 2008
  Creating a safe environment for patrons and staff at bars and nightclubs in Alberta is the goal of the new Alberta Safer Bars Council (ASBC).
• Province launches new training program to make Alberta bars safer - Feb. 1, 2008
  Reducing violence and increasing safety are the goals of a new training program for security staff working at Alberta's bars. nightclubs, and other licensed establishments.

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