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Staying within the Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines: It’s easier than you’d think - February 22, 2016

Awareness campaign encourages young adult Albertans to think about responsible drinking.

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) is launching an awareness campaign on responsible drinking among young adult Albertans.

The goal of the Enjoy Responsibly campaign is to inform and educate young adults as to what and how much it means to drink in moderation and help them make responsible decisions by promoting Canada’s Low Risk Drinking Guidelines.

“This campaign is another example of our commitment to social responsibility. We are promoting a culture of moderation and ensuring young Albertans have the information they need to make responsible drinking choices. The tie-in to Canada’s Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines provides a valuable opportunity to create greater awareness for both genders on how to enjoy responsibly without long-term health effects.”
- Bill Robinson, President and CEO, AGLC.

The campaign, which runs from February 22 to March 20, 2016, features Canada’s Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines with the statement “Easier than you’d think” and depicts environments where young adults enjoy consuming alcohol. ...more.

Casino worker charged with theft and fraud - February 19, 2016

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission has charged long-term Northlands Park employee Alice Marie Linton of Edmonton, Alberta, with theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000.

Ms. Linton is scheduled to appear in court on April 27, 2016.

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission is committed to ensuring the integrity of Alberta’s gaming and liquor industries, generating revenue for the province and the people of Alberta, while recognizing and responding to the social impacts of its products and services.

Lottery scam warning - February 18, 2016

A lottery prize scam is currently operating across Canada.

Fraudsters have been contacting the public, claiming to be representatives of fictitious but legitimate-sounding organizations, such as the "International Gaming Commission" and the "Canadian Gaming and Lottery Commission." Neither organization exists.

The scam operates via fraudsters telling members of the public that they have been selected as winners of major prizes, which can be claimed by paying a fee. The AGLC does not call people to tell them that they have won a prize. There are also no prize claim fees.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is aware of this scam. Anyone who has been targeted in the scam may call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca.