Bingo. Problem solved.
Sorry, wrong move.
No need to go the the Alberta Provincial Authority for a liquor license, they don't sell liquor.
It's the City that requires liqour to be sold in order for smoking to be allowed.
A simple amendment or exception to the city's code would allow smoking in this establishment.
If you want to bash someone, go after the city council.
They are the true idiots in this situation.