Calgary’s Booze Price Shock

Alberta’s AGLC just raised minimum booze prices—spirits at $4 an ounce, wine at 50 cents, beer too—for the first time since 2008, sparking fury in Calgary. Mayor Jeromy Farkas calls the province the “fun police,” warning the hikes—especially before Stampede—will crush bars, restaurants, and jobs. He’s pushing for compromise with the province, echoing Premier Danielle Smith’s criticism of overreach. The AGLC says it’s about inflation and curbing binge drinking, but the city’s rallying cry is: balance the rules with the economy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7b33e5322e96ae68