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Craft Brewing

Monday, December 15, 2014

New strategy will foster local craft brewing, creating jobs and opportunities in agriculture, hospitality, tourism.

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Stuff Stockings Responsibly

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

If you give a lottery product as a gift, please make sure you keep the person’s age in mind.

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Growler Bars

Friday, October 24, 2014

Growler Bars launched at five Liquor Mart and two beer vendor locations in Winnipeg and Brandon.

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Sage Creek opens

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

The growing community of Sage Creek in southeast Winnipeg will soon be home to Manitoba’s newest Liquor Mart location.

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Merger to Save $36 Million

Monday, September 15, 2014

An interim review on the merger of the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission and the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation reports net savings have increased to over $36 million.

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Liquor Mart Express Opens Today

Friday, August 22, 2014

The newest Liquor Mart Express opens this morning in the Real Canadian Superstore located at the corner of Gateway Road and McLeod Avenue.

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Second Bottle & Cork Location

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Manitoba’s newest Bottle & Cork facility is now open for business in the newly renovated Northdale Liquor Mart.

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Responsible Gaming Certification

Thursday, July 24, 2014

World Lottery Association: Manitoba uses best practices approach for the development and continuous improvement of responsible gaming strategies and programs.

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Meadow Square Liquor Mart Opening

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Manitoba’s newest full-service Liquor Mart will open this Saturday, June 28, in the Transcona West area of Winnipeg.

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President & CEO Earns Award

Thursday, June 26, 2014

President & CEO Winston Hodgins earns Industry Leadership and Contribution Award at annual Canadian Gaming Summit.

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13/04/2022
Adverse Weather Leads to Early Closures, Reduced Hours

Due to adverse weather, the Casinos of Winnipeg, Shark Club Gaming Centre, and some Liquor Mart locations will close early on Wednesday, April 13.

27/08/2021
Single-Event Sports Betting Available on PlayNow.com

With today’s passing into law of Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is excited to offer single-event sports betting on PlayNow.com, Manitoba’s only legal online gambling site.

03/06/2021
Termination of Cannabis Store on Long Plain First Nation in Winnipeg

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries this morning terminated its retailer agreement with NAC Long Plain Limited Partnership for the Meta Cannabis Supply Co. store located at 420 Madison Street.

19/05/2021
Suspension of Cannabis Store on Long Plain First Nation

Earlier today, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries suspended its retailer agreement with NAC Long Plain Limited Partnership for the Meta Cannabis Supply Co. store located at 420 Madison Street on Long Plain First Nation’s urban reserve in Winnipeg.

04/09/2020
Mandatory Masks for All Customers

Effective Thursday, September 10, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries will require all customers to wear a mask when shopping at Manitoba Liquor Marts or visiting the Casinos of Winnipeg or Shark Club Gaming Centre.

27/03/2020
Notice: Reduced Liquor Mart Hours

Liquor & Lotteries is reducing the hours of operation at Liquor Marts starting Saturday, March 28 across Manitoba.

27/11/2019
Media Advisory Regarding Liquor Mart Controlled Entrances

The Tyndall Market Liquor Mart is re-opening today with its new controlled entrance. With the introduction of this new anti-theft measure, the way customers shop at Liquor Mart has changed.

21/11/2019
Statement from Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Regarding Controlled Entrances at Liquor Marts

Last night, following a serious incident, the Tyndall Market Liquor Mart was immediately closed. It remains closed while we work with the employees on next steps.

20/11/2019
Statement from Manny Atwal regarding attack at Tyndall Market Liquor Mart

Earlier today, in what can only be described as an unprovoked attack at our Tyndall Market Liquor Mart, three of our employees were physically assaulted and injured with one being transported to the hospital. We have closed the store until further notice.

04/10/2019
New President & CEO Announced

Manny Atwal has been appointed President & CEO of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries effective November 4, 2019.

02/08/2019
Notice: Voluntary Recall of Fort Garry Brewing Select Products

Fort Garry Brewing Company has issued a voluntary recall on a number of select beer products in a variety of package sizes of cans and bottles.

30/05/2019
Liquor Mart Anti-Theft Strategy Update

Liquor Mart Anti-Theft Strategy Update

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is seeing encouraging results from its enhanced strategy to target Liquor Mart theft.

“Since the measures were announced in March, we have seen a 23 per cent reduction in theft and robbery incidents,” said Liquor & Lotteries President Peter Hak. “While these are still early results, we are cautiously optimistic they are trending in the right direction.”

09/05/2019
Now the Largest Fair Trade Workplace in Canada

MANITOBA LIQUOR & LOTTERIES RECEIVES FAIR TRADE WORKPLACE DESIGNATION

Now the Largest Fair Trade Workplace in Canada

28/03/2019
Statement regarding reported claim against The Pas and firefighters

Originally released Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Statement regarding reported claim against The Pas and firefighters

In recent days, it has been reported that Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries has filed a Statement of Claim against the town of The Pas and six volunteer firefighters.

21/03/2019
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Launches Enhanced Strategy To Target Liquor Mart Theft

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is deploying a multi-point theft reduction plan to combat Liquor Mart thefts and robberies while protecting the safety of employees and customers.

31/01/2019
Retirement of Peter Hak, President & CEO

Peter Hak, President and CEO, will retire from the corporation at the end of June 2019.