The second round of auctions for available retail liquor store permits begins next week.In this round are the RMs of Blucher, Corman Park, Kindersley, Longlaketon and Shellbrook along with the communities of Esterhazy, Langham, Regina Beach, Unity and White City.

Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Gene Makowsky, says there was strong interest in the first online auction for permits that concluded in December. The opening bid for each auction is $1-thousand. The specifics on the process and where to bid are below.

A community must have a population of 500 to be eligible for a retail liquor permit. Makowski says more auctions will be held over the next few months until all current expressions of interest are addressed.

More information about the auction process can be found at www.slga.com

Interested bidders can register at www.McDougallBay.com