Overview
- The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission announced Tuesday that class A, B, C and F licence holders may optionally begin serving alcohol at 6 a.m. year‑round.
- Closing times remain unchanged at 3 a.m. with last call still one hour before closing.
- AGLC said it approved early‑service permits for major events for more than a decade with very few compliance issues and will monitor rollout to ensure safe and responsible service.
- Hospitality groups welcomed the change as a time‑saving measure that gives operators flexibility for staffing and extra sales during events like the Calgary Stampede and the World Cup.
- Previously businesses had to apply for special permission, often with up to two weeks' notice, a process the regulator says created administrative burden and delayed operators.