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Legalization Of Cannabis – What Does That Mean For Martensville?

written by Shanine Sealey January 19, 2018
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The announcement from Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming (SLGA) last week that there will be approximately 60 cannabis retail permits issued to private operators within up to 40 municipalities and First Nation communities has now made it crucial for community leaders to begin thinking about the next steps that will be taken to prepare for the legalization of cannabis.

The allocation of the retail stores will be in areas that have a population of 2500 or more, with larger centres being allocated additional permits. Martensville will be issued one permit, with Warman receiving two and Saskatoon seven.
“We are of the understanding that it will be SLGA who decides who will be the qualified stores and a lottery will be held to select stores that qualify for the permit,” City of Martensville Community Economic Development Manager Dillon Shewchuk said. Once a vendor is qualified, Shewchuk explained that Council will have three directions to choose from:

– Do not permit sale of marijuana in the community
– Permit sale of marijuana in the community under its own set of guidelines
– Permit and treat sale of marijuana like any other retail

Cannabis retailers will be required to establish a standalone storefront operation, with the option to also operate an online store. “Our Planning Department has had calls about these potential ventures, landlords around the City too have had interest in their spaces/buildings as well,” added Shewchuk.

SLGA recently sent letters to the communities that have qualified for permits notifying them that although they are eligible for a retail outlet, there is the option to opt out of the initial allocation of retail permits. If a community decides to opt out, they will have the option to advise SLGA if their decision changes in the future. The letter also requests that communities provide a copy of a Council resolution to SLGA by February 28, 2018.

Details regarding the application criteria, permit licensing fees, application timelines and other associated details will be finalized in upcoming weeks and a decision for the minimum age for cannabis consumption will be announced this spring.

Legalization Of Cannabis – What Does That Mean For Martensville? was last modified: January 19th, 2018 by Shanine Sealey
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Shanine Sealey

Shanine Sealey has always had a passion for reading and writing. Growing up with a librarian for a mother, and working in a library as her first job at age 15, that passion continued to grow. After moving to Martensville in 2006 and working at the StarPhoenix for several years, Shanine was given the opportunity to join the team at the Martensville Messenger in 2011. From there, she fell in love with the world of newspapers. In 2014, Shanine and her co-worker Jocelyn Ottenbreit decided to purchase the Martensville Messenger, as they both felt it was an important part of the community and they wanted to continue its legacy within the City. Shanine has had the opportunity to meet so many amazing members of this community because of the Martensville Messenger, which is something that she is extremely grateful for. Her responsibilities include; reporting on local news, weekly production of the newspaper and day to day operations within the business.

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