Calgary grocery stores receive approval to sell cannabis
The way cannabis will be sold througout Canada will vary province to province, but for Calgarians, it may be as easy as heading to the nearest grocery store.
Eleven Calgary Co-op locations, including a gas station have received approval to sell cannabis, according to Global News.
Seven Real Canadian Superstores and one Real Canadian Liquor Store also received approval. Both chain locations have said previously that they intend to sell cannabis.
Of the 187 applications received in April, 155 decisions have been made as of Thursday, August 9. There have been 83 locations approved to sell cannabis with 11 applications still pending.
Three Second Cup locations are approved and will be a part of the National Access Cannabis network of dispensaries.
Westleaf has partnered with the historic Palace Theatre on Stephen Avenue, which also received approval.
The Chinook Centre, Southcentre Mall, Deerfoot City Mall and Midnapore Mall have all been approved and will each be getting a dispensary.
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