High Tide Applies for 16 Cannabis Retail Permits across Saskatchewan

CALGARY, April 10, 2018 /CNW/ - High Tide Ventures Inc. ("High Tide") today announced that it has applied to Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming ("SLGA") for cannabis retail permits in 16 communities across the province. Applications have been submitted for the cities of Estevan, Humboldt, Lloydminster, Martensville, Meadow Lake, Melfort, Melville, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Warman, Weyburn and Yorkton. The SLGA has made 51 cannabis retail permits available in 32 communities through an Request for Proposal ("RFP") process and is expected to award the permits via random draw by June 1, 2018.

High Tide began developing its operational expertise in 2009 and now has 19 existing Smoker's Corner retail outlets offering cannabis accessories. High Tide's new entity, Canna Cabana, is ready to educate and serve Saskatchewan's customers by pairing the right accessories to the many expected forms of legalized cannabis. Subject to the outcome of the random draw and licensing by the SLGA, any Canna Cabana locations developed as a result of this process will offer customers a modern retail concept with a sophisticated yet playful experience. As a rapidly growing company, High Tide continues to participate in Alberta's retail cannabis permitting process and is also ready to apply in British Columbia.

High Tide was assisted through the process by Cannabis Compliance Inc. ("CCI"), the world's largest cannabis consulting firm. CCI has developed an expertise in successfully navigating the ever-changing regulatory framework that has defined the cannabis industry. "We are grateful to CCI for its expertise and are hopeful that High Tide will be able to extend its vertically integrated business into Saskatchewan", said Raj Grover, President & Chief Executive Officer of High Tide. Brian Wagner, Chief Executive Officer of CCI, added, "Our firm greatly enjoyed working with the High Tide team and we are appreciative of the opportunity to establish and develop this business relationship."

The High Tide family would like to conclude by saying that the entire Humboldt, Saskatchewan community is in our thoughts and prayers, and a contribution has been made to the Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe page.

About High Tide Ventures Inc.

High Tide is a privately-held, Alberta-based, downstream cannabis corporation. It is among the most vertically-integrated players in the Canadian cannabis market, with portfolio companies including RGR Canada Inc. ("RGR"), Smoker's Corner, Canna Cabana and Famous Brandz, subject to signing a definitive agreement with all Famous Brandz shareholders, which is anticipated to occur later this month. High Tide's strategy as a parent company is to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing value for shareholders.

Representing the core of High Tide's business, RGR is a high-quality and innovative designer, manufacturer and distributor of cannabis accessories. Founded in 2009 and approved by the Canadian Franchise Association, Smoker's Corner is Canada's largest counter-culture chain with 19 current locations. Upon legalization across Canada in mid-2018, Canna Cabana is positioned to become a sizeable retailer through a modern dispensary concept with a sophisticated yet playful customer experience. Famous Brandz is a dominant manufacturer of licensed cannabis accessories, through partnerships with celebrities and entertainment companies like Snoop Dogg and Paramount Pictures, which are distributed through the largest wholesalers and retailers around the world. For more information about High Tide Ventures Inc., visit www.hightideventures.ca 

About Cannabis Compliance Inc.

Cannabis Compliance Inc. offers risk mitigation, due diligence and regulatory compliance for commercial cannabis producers and resellers around the world. We focus in the global market and provide our clients with trusted and comprehensive solutions. CCI has extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, cultivation/horticulture, security designs/tender, facility designs/build-outs, quality assurance programs, import & export, staff recruitment and financial planning. CCI exists to empower the future leaders in the global cannabis industry. For more information please visit www.cannabiscomplianceinc.com.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking information or forward-looking statements. Such information and statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements" are made as of the date of this news release or as of the date of the effective date of information described in this news release, as applicable. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by use of words such as "outlook", "expects", "intend", "forecasts", "anticipates", "plans", "projects", "estimates", "envisages, "assumes", "needs", "strategy", "goals", "objectives", or variations thereof, or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "can", "could", "would", "might", or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms or similar expressions, and other similar terminology) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to the ability of High Tide to execute on its business plan; that Bill C-45, being the bill enacting the federal Cannabis Act, will be passed into law, or passed into law substantially in its current form; that all of the shareholders will sign a definitive agreement of purchase and sale with High Tide; and that High Tide will receive a license from the AGLC permitting it to carry on its Canna Cabana business. High Tide considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances, given the time periods for such outlook. However, there can be no assurance that any one or more of the government, industry, market, operational or financial targets as set out herein will be achieved. Inherent in the forward-looking statements are known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

The forward‐looking statements contained herein is current as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, High Tide does not have any obligation to advise any person if it becomes aware of any inaccuracy in or omission from any forward-looking statement, nor does it intend, or assume any obligation, to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. Any and all forward-looking statements included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement, and except as otherwise indicated, are made as of the date of this news release.

SOURCE High Tide Ventures Inc.

please contact Nick Kuzyk, Chief Strategy Officer & SVP Capital Markets at High Tide Ventures Inc.; Tel: [phone]; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.hightideventures.ca.