AlbertaGamingLiquorandCannabis

After previous attempts failed the Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) approved the application from Camrose Resort Casino to build a new casino in south Edmonton. The AGLC decision overrode the protestations of Edmonton City Council and residents in south Edmonton against the construction of a new casino.

AGLC is the Government of Alberta's Crown commercial enterprise and agency that oversees the gaming, liquor and cannabis industries in Alberta. This decision begs the question why an arm of the provincial government can override the decisions and desires of local governments and residents.

Community Leagues in Edmonton are opposed to the reapplication of a Camrose Casino to relocate to the Summerside area. The initial application was rejected by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) in 2022. The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) has raised concerns about the impact on gaming revenues for its community leagues.

Edmonton charities currently wait an average of 23 months to host an event and earn an average of $41,500. In comparison Camrose charities currently wait an average of 41 months to host an event and earn an average of $6,100. I think these comparisons suggest its safe to surmise that it all about the $$$$.#