Camrose Casino relocation to Edmonton in flux as judge grants judicial review
A judge has granted a judicial review of the AGLC's approval for the Camrose Casino to move to Edmonton, halting the relocation.Summary
Ground has already been broken on the south Edmonton site where the Camrose Casino announced two years ago it was moving to, but a legal ruling has the facility's future on hold. In 2022, the casino applied to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) to move from the rural community of Camrose into Edmonton, and in 2024, that request was approved. However, a Court of King’s Bench judge recently ruled a judicial review is allowed regarding the relocation to a plot of land along Parsons Road. Justice Nathan Whitling concluded that the AGLC acted unfairly and frustrated the applicants' legitimate expectations by failing to follow its own guidelines. The casino, currently under construction at 420 Parsons Road SW, is in an area where road infrastructure is a concern. The review will impact construction, which is actively underway. The AGLC stated it has received the decision and is reviewing it. Councillor Keren Tang expressed concerns about the project's impact on municipal infrastructure and charitable revenue.
(Source：Global News)