Awareness & Education

The University of Alberta guidelines for staff events or for student group events are designed to reduce risk related to alcohol service at university events but it is also important for individuals to be aware that consuming alcohol always entails potential risk to personal health and safety. Resources such as Canada's Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines, Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis's DrinkSense quiz, and ProServe training can help individuals learn about reducing the risk of harm.

High risk activities that promote over-consumption, such as drinking games and events involving trips to more than one bar (i.e. bar-hopping or pub crawls), are not allowed at University of Alberta events. Event organizers must ensure that non-alcoholic beverages and food are available throughout the event. Non-alcoholic beverages should be provided free of charge to designated drivers, and event planners should be ready to provide patrons with information about designated driver programs and local transit options from the event venue. The Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission's Culture of Moderation campaign is another resource to share with patrons to encourage safer events.

Venue managers and event planners are also encouraged to download posters provided by the AGLC and post them during alcohol events to let guests know that it is the legal responsibility of servers to check for valid ID and to refuse to serve intoxicated patrons.