Fire & Flower selected for Retail Cannabis Store in Yorkton, Saskatchewan

EDMONTON, June 6, 2018 /CNW/ - Fire & Flower, a corporate retail cannabis store, announces that it has been selected in the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Commission's lottery draw to operate a cannabis retail store in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

Fire & Flower plans to begin the permitting process in Yorkton at its earliest opportunity and looks forward to acting as a responsible and respectful corporate citizen within the community.

Within the Yorkton market, Fire & Flower will continue to strive to be a good neighbour and is actively seeking local partnerships, in addition to hiring store staff from within the community. Investment in the Yorkton local economy is of the highest importance for Fire & Flower.

"We are excited to consult with key stakeholders in the community as we roll out our plans for the Yorkton store," shared Trevor Fencott, Fire & Flower's Chief Executive Officer. "Establishing our presence in the Saskatchewan market is an important part of our strategy to roll out best in class cannabis retail stores across Canada."

About Fire & Flower
Fire & Flower is a corporate retailer, specializing in elevating Canadian cannabis products through experiential strategies and education-based programming. The company is poised to serve customers across the country, in provinces where private retailing of cannabis is permitted. Fire & Flower plans to open 37 retail locations in the province of Alberta, once permitted by regulatory bodies.

Founded by leading legal cannabis entrepreneurs, Fire & Flower's leadership team carries extensive experience in launching successful businesses and 20 years in the legal cannabis space. The company is versed in the national legalization of cannabis and is actively influencing the evolution of the new cannabis industry across the country.

SOURCE Fire & Flower Inc.

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