Global News: $250K up for grabs in hopes of drastically reducing Edmonton liquor store robberies

With liquor store robberies on the rise in the city, the Edmonton Police Foundation and Alcanna have teamed up in hopes of finding a solution that will lead to a drastic reduction in the crime.

On Monday, Alcanna — Canada’s largest private sector liquor retailer — announced a new $500,000 grant, half of which will be used as “prize money” for any entrepreneur who produces solutions that drastically reduce liquor store thefts. The remaining $250,000 will be used for administration and commercialization of the potential solution.

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