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Publishing date: Apr 07, 2021  â¢Â 3 hours ago  â¢Â 4 minute read  â¢Â The Alberta government is betting on a new gaming website to attract gamblers away from unregulated international sites and keep the money in the province. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis officials estimate Playalberta.ca will generate $3.74 million for the province in 2021. Photo by Supplied/Screen shot /jpg
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The Tsuutâina Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation are taking Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis to court over the launch of its online gambling website, arguing it constitutes an âunauthorized entryâ into Albertaâs casino and gaming market by the regulator and provincial government.
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Winnipeg Free Press By: Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press Posted:
Last Modified: 5:56 PM CDT Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021
CALGARY - Two First Nations are taking the Alberta government and its gaming commission to court over the province s entry into the online gambling sector.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, is greeted by Tsuut ina Chief Roy Whitney, centre, and National Chief Perry Bellegarde as he arrives on the Tsuut ina First Nation near Calgary, on Friday, March 4, 2016. Two Alberta First Nations are taking the Alberta government and the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission to court over their entry into the online gaming sector. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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The first of three days of public hearings on two proposed developments that would double Canmore’s population in the next 20 to 30 years heard fierce opposition from the public on Tuesday.
The developments, proposed by Three Sisters Mountain Village and Quantum Place Developments, passed first reading by council in February and have since seen a significant amount of backlash and protests at the sites by concerned residents.
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Hundreds of people, including more than two dozen presenters, tuned in to Canmore’s special council meeting Tuesday, with the majority expressing opposition to both the Three Sisters Village and the Smith Creek developments.