Dozens of employees at the Grand Villa Casino in downtown Edmonton face layoffs, including some who received their notices of termination this week.

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• Constructed in 1996, the building has sat empty since September 2016 when owner Gateway Casinos closed it to open the Grand Villa Casino attached to Rogers Place.
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• The Grand Villa Casino Parkade is located in the heart of the ICE District. Park here and you're steps away from the Rogers Place, Grand Villa Casino, and the many eateries and pubs in the area. This parkade is operated and managed by Impark and has underground and heated parking spots available for hourly, daily, and monthly parking. Please note that public parking is available only on level P1.

Since Tuesday, company representatives at the 60,000-square-foot casino across from Rogers Place arena have been handing out layoff notices, said Michael Hughes, a communications representative for the United Food and Commercial Workers union.

The layoffs are happening in all areas of the casino, including Starbucks, Hughes told CBC News on Thursday.

Employees of Sbarro Pizza, Vera's Burger Shack and Pinkberry have also been laid off and the restaurants have been shut down.

'We had our union representative there as well as legal counsel with people to ensure the collective agreement was being respected,' Hughes said.

He told CBC News that some full-time workers have been given the option to reduce their status to part-time. They have until Friday to decide.

Reports of the layoffs came approximately two weeks after Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited, which owns Grand Villa, announced in a news release it was reducing hours because of low traffic.

'These temporary operational changes are necessary due to the lack of business caused by the extensive delays in the construction in the downtown core and lack of well-lit surface parking in close proximity to the casino,' Tanya Gabara, Gateway's director of public relations, said Thursday in a statement.

Gabara said the company and the union have agreed to a 'workforce adjustment' plan intended to minimize the impact on employees.

Employees have been offered options, she said, to take a 'voluntary exit package,' to move to Gateway's other casino in Edmonton or to change from full-time to part-time.

'It is difficult to state an exact number of impacted employees at this time until all of these options have been explored with our employees, which is our priority,' Gabara said.

Starting on Sept. 15, the casino will only be open Thursday to Sunday from noon to 1 a.m., though it will remain open for all major events and concerts at Rogers Place.

'We're blindsided'

Hughes said casino employees were warned about the reduced hours but weren't told exactly what that meant.

'The layoffs are disappointing and we're blindsided by it,' he said.

Workers felt betrayed, Hughes said, because they were in a collective bargaining with Gateway Casinos in the spring and the company came in with what he called a heavy-handed approach.

'Basically threatened the employees with a lockout if they didn't take a number of concessions to their contract,' Hughes said. 'Our members voted to accept those takeaways with the promise that the company would be able to try and turn things around.'

Blaming construction or the economy is unreasonable because many businesses continue to operate downtown, the union representative said.

Hughes said employees will receive benefits for up to six months after termination and will be placed on a recall list in case there are any openings.

The casino opened in September 2016.

Before the layoffs, it had 226 unionized employees — 83 full-time and 143 part-time.

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What can you do at the Grand Villa Casino Parkade?

The Grand Villa Casino Parkade is right in the centre of the ICE District. The parking facility is next door to the Rogers Arena and close to dining and entertainment options. Popular destinations in the area include:

• Atlas Steak & Fish
  
• Starbucks Coffee

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Where do you park when visiting Grand Villa Casino?

The Grand Villa Casino Parkade is located in the heart of the ICE District. Park here and you're steps away from the Rogers Place, Grand Villa Casino, and the many eateries and pubs in the area.

This parkade is operated and managed by Impark and has underground and heated parking spots available for hourly, daily, and monthly parking. Please note that public parking is available only on level P1.

Enter & Exit Parkade

Maximum Height Clearance: 6'10'

Grand Villa Casino Parkade Features

Did you know there was a spacious, heated parkade located right on 102 street? Park in this hidden gem to be close to Rogers Place for an Oilers game or a concert.

This parkade is part of Impark's vehicle assistance program so if you accidentally lock your keys in the vehicle or it runs out of fuel while parked here Parker Pete offers complimentary assistance. This parkade is also equipped with premium safety features. Find more details about its features below.

In Edmonton, you have two choices to park at Rogers Place. All other parking facilities put you near to the event centre. Grand Villa Casino parkade gives you the option to 'leave your jacket behind'.

The Ice District has just added new Pedway connections for your warmth and convenience of walking to hot attractions in the area.

In under 10 minutes of walking, you can go from Grand Villa Casino to Rogers Place and onward to the JW Marriott Hotel, Stantec Tower and Edmonton Tower.

Click on the map to the right to plan your next walking route using the Pedway connections.

Windshield Wiping Stations

Safety is a top priority at Impark. Therefore, this parkade is equipped with complimentary windshield wiping stations to aid safe driving practices.

Safety

This parkade is equipped with emergency call stations, fire extinguishers, and AED Devices.

Premium Stalls

Do you drive a small vehicle? This parkade has designated stalls for small vehicles.

Emergency Vehicle Service

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Have you ever accidentally locked your keys in your vehicle? You'll be happy to learn than if you lock your keys in, get a flat tire, or your vehicle runs out of fuel, Impark has a complimentary vehicle assistance program to help. If you're parked at this location and need assistance please call Parker Pete toll-free at 1-877-771-PETE (7383) to assist you. Tell the operator that you are parked at Lot 501, the Grand Villa Casino Parkade. All calls received will be coordinated by our staff – with service performed by an authorized third-party.

The Parker Pete program offers the following complimentary services to Impark customers:

Park and Walk from here to Your Destination

Here's a list of walking times from the Grand Villa Casino Parkade to popular destinations in the area with the help of Google Maps. For the most updated walking directions we recommend you use your personal device. On average, you can walk from the Grand Villa Casino Parkade to many destinations in the area in one to four minutes.

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Grand Villa Casino Parkade to Rogers Place (Map data: Google)

Grand Villa Casino Parkade to Match Eatery and Public House (Map data: Google)

Grand Villa Casino Parkade to Rostizado (Map data: Google)

Grand Villa Casino Parkade to Rostizado (Map data: Google)

Grand Villa Casino Parkade to Downtown Community Arena (Map data: Google)

Grand Villa Casino Parkade to Baiju (Map data: Google)

How much does it cost to park at Grand Villa Casino Parkade?

In the case of a discrepancy between the rates shown here and those displayed at the lot, the rates at the lot shall prevail.

How do I pay for Parking at the Grand Villa Casino Parkade?

When you park at the Grand Villa Casino Parkade keep the ticket you received at the entrance gate with you. You pay for parking prior to exiting the Grand Villa Casino Parkade. For your convenience, two Pay Stations are located on level P1 of the parkade right next to the elevator entrance. These machines accept coins, cash, credit, and Interac payments. Please pay for parking here and collect the paid ticket receipt. You will need this ticket to be able to exit the parkade.

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Alternatively, you can also pay for parking at the exit lane with a credit card.

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