EDMONTON, Alberta – Positive Intent Events (PIE) is breaking new ground with the launch of Canada’s first adult-only, alcohol-free festival cannabis consumption garden at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. The PIE Experience Garden promises to be a unique oasis where adult guests can enjoy mocktails, alcohol-free beers, and receive on-site delivery of cannabis drinks...Read More
A review of publicly available numbers from the Alberta Gaming and Lottery Commission (AGLC) shows an inequity of opportunity between rural and urban charities when it comes to accessing charitable gambling dollars. On average, urban charities in Calgary and Edmonton received larger slices of pie more frequently. Numbers show urban charities received roughly $40,000 every...Read More
It’s a very good day for cannabis consumers in Alberta. Age-gated cannabis sales are coming to a concert, festival or sporting event near you! But only in Alberta! Today’s update from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) follows through on the Alberta government’s commitment to reduce red tape and bring cannabis regulations to...Read More
After Diplomat's advice,. the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission changes to cannabis regulations will greatly benefit retailers in the sector.Read More
Here at Diplomat, we are exhilarated by the AGLC’s decision today to change Section 3.2.6 of the Retail Cannabis Store Handbook, effective immediately. The policy line that “prohibits cannabis products, accessories or any other cannabis-related item or material from being visible from the exterior of the premises” had inadvertent results of reducing the safety of...Read More
March 8th, 2022 is an exciting day in Alberta given private cannabis retail will be allowed to sell and deliver products via e-commerce. This change took a lot of hard work from a lot of people: consumers; regulators; politicians; and entrepreneurs. You can read the AGLC press release here. Diplomat is excited to announce that...Read More
When I think back to my favourite Albertan summers, most memories can be traced to a live entertainment event. My summers in Edmonton are walking with friends down the line of stalls, sampling every delectable bite at the Taste of Edmonton, or basking in the sun enjoying the musical tunes of the Edmonton Folk Music...Read More
I am disappointed there has been a series of robberies targeting cannabis retail locations across the country. This did not have to happen. After speaking to several law enforcement individuals throughout Canada, there is consensus that it is time to change the policy which mandates window coverings. Enough is enough. Health Canada and provincial authorities’...Read More
Quick Links – Budget Address | Fiscal Plan On Feb 25th,, Finance Minister Travis Toews tabled their government’s third budget – Protecting Lives & Livelihoods; a three year fiscal plan for Alberta. The budget is broken into three thematic areas: (1) Investing in Health Care, (2) Preparing for Recovery, and (3) Maintaining Responsible Spending. .For this...Read More
