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New #yegarena framework represents an $5M increase from 2011 framework. Proposed project sits at $601M. #yeg #yegcby CitytvEdmonton via twitter 1/23/2013 5:43:39 PM -
“@630CHED: Deal includes guarantee from NHL commish Gary Bettman that #Oilers will stay in #yeg for 35 years. #yegarena #yegcc” I'll be 55?!by ZachZ7obron via twitter 1/23/2013 5:43:43 PM -
As much as I’ve been opposed to #yegarena, if going to be made anyways let’s not cheap out. Nobody likes a new car with roll down windows.by whittychristian via twitter 1/23/2013 5:43:48 PM -
Again, to view design images of Option A #yegarena — the one #yegcc is being reccomended to approve — click here: http://photos.edmonton.ca/CityGovernment/Projects/Design-Options-Presented/27687412_X47Dtd#!i=2332765159&k=R4RG6ppby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:44:09 PM -
Sohi points out city will now save $10 million on LRT connection - so though #yegarena costs up $15 million, total difference is $5 milby Paulatics via twitter 1/23/2013 5:44:33 PM -
Oilers would pay $5.5M yr for #yegarena, get $2M a yr for advertising, naming rights, off the hook for renos, keep all profits 11 mos a yearby Dean Bennett via twitter 1/23/2013 5:44:45 PM -
Our live blog has been expanded! Much easier to read and participate in now: http://bit.ly/VWjJyS #yegarenaby Emily Mertz via twitter 1/23/2013 5:45:07 PM -
I understand that adding a ticket surcharge at @Northlands Rexall Place intends to provide a “level playing field” with #yegarena …by mkyeg via twitter 1/23/2013 5:45:36 PM -
#yeg clerks recommend deal to build the #yegarena & other infrastructure for $601m. Check out design options http://bit.ly/YnH93t #yegccby travisdosser via twitter 1/23/2013 5:45:41 PM -
For those of you just tuning in — #yegcc being reccomended to approve design and framework for #yegarena. Katz signed off on Option A designby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:45:43 PM
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Did Fairbrother just say he has assurances from the province for #yegarena funding? #ableg #yegccby LouArab via twitter 1/23/2013 5:45:52 PM -
Sohi says design hasn't been finalized, no guaranteed price. How can Farbrother say cost won't be more than $480 million? #yegarena #yegccby Paulatics via twitter 1/23/2013 5:45:58 PM
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$600 million now. We are closing in on my predicted $700 million ahead of schedule. #yegarenaby davidamaclean via twitter 1/23/2013 5:46:38 PM -
Sohi: design isn't done, what assurance that #yegarena won't cost more than $480. Farbrother says both sides committed to hitting target.by scott_lilwall via twitter 1/23/2013 5:46:39 PM -
A great question. But Farbrother insists they will track costs closely with PCL, that he's committed to $480 million. #yegcc #yegarenaby Paulatics via twitter 1/23/2013 5:46:42 PM
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City mgr says its a 15m price increase compared to the oct 2011 framework. #yegarena #yegby vinesh pratap via twitter 1/23/2013 5:46:44 PM -
Admin. recommends option 'A' c/w winter garden, deal very similar to already approved Oct/11 framework. #yegarena #yegcc #yegdt #yegby DECLorg via twitter 1/23/2013 5:47:00 PM -
Sohi doesn't sound entirely reassured. #yegarena #yegccby Paulatics via twitter 1/23/2013 5:47:03 PM
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Sohi clarifying that in 6 months from now, the price won't jump up from $480M Farbrother says they are aiming for $480 #yegarena #yegccby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:47:13 PM
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#yegarena live blog here: http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/Edmonton+city+council+to+receive+update+on+downtown+arena+negotiations/6442793801/story.html and @Emily_Mertz tweeporting fr chambers.by Jennifer Crosby via twitter 1/23/2013 5:47:17 PM -
Coun. @amarjeetsohi asks about certainy regarding $480 million price tag could it go up? #yegarenaby MetroRyan via twitter 1/23/2013 5:47:32 PM -
Photos: New proposed images of downtown arena http://edmjr.nl/145pAFZ #yeg #yegarenaby Edmonton Journal via twitter 1/23/2013 5:47:32 PM -
.@JohnnieOil My pleasure!by Emily Mertz via twitter 1/23/2013 5:47:42 PM
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THIS TIME FOR SURE! MT @Paulatics: But Farbrother insists they will track costs closely with PCL, that he's committed to $480M. #yegarenaby andrewhorton via twitter 1/23/2013 5:47:43 PM -
Live blog and latest developments from city council #yeg #yegcc #yegarena http://ow.ly/h48gcby caleyramsay via twitter 1/23/2013 5:48:17 PM -
Now that we have all the facts — how are you all feeling about this #yegarena deal?! Design of Option A? @KerryDiiotteby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:48:19 PM
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Coun. @sohiamarjeet asks about certainy regarding $480 million price tag could it go up? #yegarenaby MetroRyan via twitter 1/23/2013 5:48:23 PM
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Kudos to #yegcc for signing off on an even worse #yegarena deal on behalf of taxpayers. I didn't think it possible, really.by Mimi Williams via twitter 1/23/2013 5:48:35 PM -
Sohi wants assurances #yegarena cost won't go above $480 in 6 months. City manager says boths sides have agreed to stick to that target #yegby CitytvEdmonton via twitter 1/23/2013 5:48:36 PM
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.@mayormandel pauses from #yegarena discussions to say hi to @daveloken 's wife.by Jennifer Crosby via twitter 1/23/2013 5:48:45 PM
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Anderson says he has recieved phone calls and emails about private #yegarena meeting. #yegccby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:48:47 PM
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Between a giant solid gold bust of @colbycosh and a new #yegarena, I’m going with the bust.by andrewhorton via twitter 1/23/2013 5:48:56 PM
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From top: New options A, B & C for #Yegarena presented to city council Jan. 23, 2013 http://www.edmontonsun.com #YEG pbs.twimg.com/media/BBT-dKaCIAAaoKc.jpg
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What are your thoughts regarding the #yegarenaby First Nations Auto via twitter 1/23/2013 5:49:03 PM -
Coun soho wonders if 480m will stick. Mgr says they are working hard to achieve that price. #yegarena #yegby vinesh pratap via twitter 1/23/2013 5:49:04 PM
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Farbrother says there have been around 100 private meetings with Katz Group re: #yegarena #yegccby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:49:08 PM
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The grassroots stand with me “@andrewhorton: Between a giant solid gold bust of @colbycosh and a new #yegarena, I’m going with the bust.”by Colby Cosh via twitter 1/23/2013 5:49:22 PM -
Here's a copy of the Report to Council on City's website: http://bit.ly/VWBeiy #yegarena #yegcc #yegby Emily Mertz via twitter 1/23/2013 5:49:28 PM
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Farbrother says significant issues were discussed in public #yegcc #yegarenaby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:49:47 PM
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Farbrother says they have 100 meetings with katz group throughout negotiations. #yegarena #yegcc #yegby CitytvEdmonton via twitter 1/23/2013 5:49:57 PM
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The answer - seriously - to the #yegcc #yegarena question, of what happens if costs go over budget, was that they won't.by Josh Wingrove via twitter 1/23/2013 5:50:05 PM -
Farbrother says they have had 100 meetings with katz group throughout negotiations. #yegarena #yegcc #yegby CitytvEdmonton via twitter 1/23/2013 5:50:09 PM
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There have been about a hundred meetings between the katZ group and the city. #yegarena #yegby vinesh pratap via twitter 1/23/2013 5:50:23 PM
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Bettman's involvement to Friday's meeting was to "help parties understand some differences and reach conclusions," says Farbrother #yegarenaby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:50:25 PM
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Did Brian Anderson really just ask if Katz and City administration needed only 2 meetings to negotiate a $600 million deal? #yegarenaby wunderbar via twitter 1/23/2013 5:50:27 PM