Beware lottery scams
- August 25, 2010

Albertans are advised not to reply to emails informing them they have won money from a group claiming to be the "Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission" or "Alberta Lottery Fund & Prize America". The Alberta Lottery Fund provides financial support to community-based organizations from provincial gaming revenue. It is not a lottery program that people can enter to win prizes.

SMART Training Programs get smarter
- July 1, 2010

The most recent enhancement of the SMART Training Programs, which help ensure responsible liquor and gaming, comes in the form of an alignment of certification timelines. This means all programs will have the same ‘required-by’ date and the same ‘good-until’ date.

New program to create a safe night out at bars, pubs and clubs
- June 21, 2010

Edmonton...Setting high standards for bars to reduce alcohol-related crime and help Edmonton residents enjoy a safe evening out is the goal of a new program being launched in Edmonton. For more information, read the News Release and Backgrounder or visit bestbarnone.ab.ca.

ProTect security staff training is now available online.
- April 01, 2010

If you work in security in a Class A licensed bar, lounge or nightclub you already know you need to have mandatory ProTect training. But did you know it’s now more convenient to earn your ProTect training card?  

Haven’t received your ProServe certificate yet? No problem.
- February 03, 2010

Due to the high number of people taking their ProServe training in December 2009 to meet the mandatory deadline, processing of certificates has been backlogged. However, there are options available for you to obtain temporary proof that you’ve taken the ProServe training program. To learn more, go to proserve.aglc.ca or visit our FAQ.

2008-09 Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission Annual Reports released
- November 24, 2009

AGLC has released the 2008-09 AGLC Annual Report and the annual Charitable Gaming in Alberta (2008-09 in Review). Both are now available in our Publications section.

New guidelines assist bar owners on collection of information
- November 4, 2009

Amendments to the Gaming and Liquor Act became law this week. One key change allows licensees to share limited personal information with each other about problem patrons to help prevent violence in and around licensed premises. The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has developed guidelines to assist bar operators in understanding their duties and obligations when collecting, using, disclosing and handling the personal information of patrons.

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