RETAIL LIQUOR INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP SINCE 1993

• In 1993, we obtained the first approval in principle for a private liquor store in Alberta
  
  
• Founding President of the Alberta Liquor Store Association and founding Chair of the Alberta Liquor Industry Round Table (Industry Associations)
  
  
• Since 1996, we have enjoyed a compound annual growth rate by number of stores of 18%
  
  
• We are the largest private retailer of adult beverages in Canada by number of stores
  
  
• On September 28, 2004, we became the first liquor store income trust in Canada

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

We are one of the premier operators of retail liquor stores in Alberta. With a focus on convenient store locations, superior product selection, knowledgeable sales staff, and a comfortable shopping design we make customer satisfaction the cornerstone of our operations. Product selection is individually tailored to each neighbourhood and varies between 1000 and 4000 wine, spirit, liqueur, cooler, and beer items providing a much larger selection than the industry average. We are the most efficient operator of retail liquor stores and enjoy economies of scale that allow us to bring substantial savings to our customers. Please visit our stores we'd love to hear from you.

Rick Crook
President and Chief Executive Officer