6-Sep-06. Palace Casino plans to stay open if staff strike on the weekend. Edmonton Journal, E1.

The union representing workers at Edmonton’s Palace Casino has served notice that its approximately 250 members will not show for the 10 a.m. opening after contract talks with Gateway Casinos Income Fund stalled. Gateway CEO Dave Gandhia said the company will continue to try to reach a settlement before the weekend. Gandhia says that the current contract offer recognizes obligations to unitholders and the competition from two casinos opening later this year, including the $150-million River Cree resort.