Alberta nixes booze price hike after premier, Calgary mayor snipe at each other

The Alberta government says it has directed the provincial liquor regulator to reverse course on hikes to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants.

The increase, which took effect earlier this month, mandates higher minimum prices on everything from spirits and liquors to wine, beer and cider.

For example, the minimum cost for cans and bottles of beer went up to $4 from $2.75.

The announcement from Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally comes after the price hike was mentioned in a social media feud over the weekend between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas.