Alberta’s government reverses an earlier plan to raise the minimum price for beer sold in bars and restaurants. Multiple reports say the change would have increased the minimum cost of a can or bottle of beer from $2.75 to $4. The government’s decision to step back comes after public criticism and political disagreements involving Alberta’s premier and the mayor of Calgary, who trade accusations in the debate over the policy. The reversal means the higher minimum price does not proceed as originally announced. The reporting frames the shift as a response to the controversy surrounding the proposed pricing rule rather than a change in the stated amounts alone. While the specific administrative steps and timelines for rescinding the measure are not detailed in the provided excerpts, the overall outcome is consistent across sources: the planned minimum price hike for beer in licensed venues is cancelled or withdrawn.