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    Default Legal weed operation-Downtown Calgary?

    What's this I hear about a massive legal marijuana grow op going on in downtown Calgary? I was told that someone converted an old building into a grow op and it's supposed to be the largest of its kind. There's armed security there 24/7.

    When it was explained to me, they made it sound like it was a huge deal. Maybe it got blown out of proportion.

    Any truth to it?
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    No idea what you're talking about but this was viral on facebook

    http://www.provedplusprobable.com/garden/

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    I doubt it's down town just based on the price per foot and the time it takes to turn a crop. I can see it being off in an industrial area like Greenview area or somewhere off like that.
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    Originally posted by jwslam
    No idea what you're talking about but this was viral on facebook

    http://www.provedplusprobable.com/garden/
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    Default Re: Legal weed operation-Downtown Calgary?

    Originally posted by 16hypen3sp
    What's this I hear about a massive legal marijuana grow op going on in downtown Calgary? I was told that someone converted an old building into a grow op and it's supposed to be the largest of its kind. There's armed security there 24/7.

    When it was explained to me, they made it sound like it was a huge deal. Maybe it got blown out of proportion.

    Any truth to it?
    Yeeaahhh mannn. The city is renting out the underground c-train tunnel that they never used mann. There's totally a grow up there now!

    Sounds like a bunch of rumors teenagers in high school would be talking about.

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    Originally posted by jwslam
    No idea what you're talking about but this was viral on facebook

    http://www.provedplusprobable.com/garden/
    What's funny is that the Devonian Gardens still has the same sketchy areas post renovations that's a hotbed for drug dealing activities, homeless sex, and all sorts of crazy shit.
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    Originally posted by rage2

    What's funny is that the Devonian Gardens still has the same sketchy areas post renovations that's a hotbed for drug dealing activities, homeless sex, and all sorts of crazy shit.
    When are you running tours at lunch? I haven't seen any of the said activities.

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    Explains everything why rage2 shows up to 'work'.
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    Originally posted by mr2mike
    When are you running tours at lunch? I haven't seen any of the said activities.
    I still see sketchy people in those areas, was down there last month checking it out. It's the entrance from the 3rd and 2nd floor area between what was TD and Bankers Hall. It's a long hallway covered in plants, and easy to do whatever the fuck you want without getting noticed. Walk towards the stairs, and you're completely hidden from view.

    I grew up a Eaton Center/TD mallrat in the 80's and 90's because my parents owned photo stores in Eaton Center, TD and Lancaster and knew Devonian Gardens inside out pre-renovation. I used to watch people fuck on the benches there from the 4th floor as a kid. Free show haha. Not sure if fucking is still going on though, but it's definitely the area to do it.
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    This info I got came from three people all on separate occasions. 2 of which were Calgary residents. They said it was just starting up... Maybe to supply Health Canada or something? I'll ask them more about it when I see them next.
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    Originally posted by rage2

    I still see sketchy people in those areas, was down there last month checking it out. It's the entrance from the 3rd and 2nd floor area between what was TD and Bankers Hall. It's a long hallway covered in plants, and easy to do whatever the fuck you want without getting noticed. Walk towards the stairs, and you're completely hidden from view.

    I grew up a Eaton Center/TD mallrat in the 80's and 90's because my parents owned photo stores in Eaton Center, TD and Lancaster and knew Devonian Gardens inside out pre-renovation. I used to watch people fuck on the benches there from the 4th floor as a kid. Free show haha. Not sure if fucking is still going on though, but it's definitely the area to do it.
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    Default Re: Legal weed operation-Downtown Calgary?

    Originally posted by 16hypen3sp
    What's this I hear about a massive legal marijuana grow op going on in downtown Calgary? I was told that someone converted an old building into a grow op and it's supposed to be the largest of its kind. There's armed security there 24/7.

    When it was explained to me, they made it sound like it was a huge deal. Maybe it got blown out of proportion.

    Any truth to it?
    Global News had it on a few days ago. They interviewed the owner, as well as cameras inside showing all the different rooms and tables. Looked like a top notch laboratory. I'll see if I can find the clip.

    *edit*.

    Ahh...sorry, the location is in Cremona. Maybe the people you heard it from just confused the location?

    http://globalnews.ca/video/1867354/m...marijuana-tour

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    I watched this 60 Minutes "Colorado Pot" piece last January. It is maybe 15 minutes long. Interesting business to be in, there is no way a downtown location would work. They seek out massive buildings with low lease rates. The operation investment is more than I'd have thought. I'd think Medicine Hat would be the place in Alberta, plenty of greenhouse experience, plenty of aggie trained labour.


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    Originally posted by CanmoreOrLess
    I watched this 60 Minutes "Colorado Pot" piece last January. It is maybe 15 minutes long. Interesting business to be in, there is no way a downtown location would work. They seek out massive buildings with low lease rates. The operation investment is more than I'd have thought. I'd think Medicine Hat would be the place in Alberta, plenty of greenhouse experience, plenty of aggie trained labour.
    Yeah, I find it fascinating. The Cremona plant was close to $11 million to build. 55,000 sq ft building. And with an annual production capability of almost 6 tons of bud per year. (Almost $40,000,000 worth of weed!)

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    Originally posted by C_Dave45
    Global News had it on a few days ago. They interviewed the owner, as well as cameras inside showing all the different rooms and tables. Looked like a top notch laboratory. I'll see if I can find the clip.

    *edit*.

    Ahh...sorry, the location is in Cremona. Maybe the people you heard it from just confused the location?

    http://globalnews.ca/video/1867354/m...marijuana-tour
    I see. Yah maybe they were confused. Very interesting.
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    If the potential for legalization in the future, that doesn't seem like a bad investment at all. I wonder how much they make per kilo selling to the government.

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