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Follow along as City Council holds a special meeting to discuss the proposed downtown arena project.
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Remember when Loken and Mayor said we didn't know what we were talking about when we said #yegarena wd cost $600M. #goodtimes #yegccby Mimi Williams via twitter 1/23/2013 5:50:31 PM -
City of #yeg staff have met with Katz group "about 100" times. Holy! #yegarenaby Breanna Karstens-Smith via twitter 1/23/2013 5:50:34 PM -
Sounds like Edmonton will officially get an arena and #oilers fans can hope for that dynasty #yeg #yegarenaby ham_dex via twitter 1/23/2013 5:50:34 PM -
The latest and most up to date renderings of the proposed #YEG arena. http://photos.edmonton.ca/CityGovernment/Projects/Design-Options-Presented/27687412_X47Dtd/2332764815_3QMDWWs#!i=2332764815&k=3QMDWWs #yegarena #oilers #yegccby alannabateup via twitter 1/23/2013 5:50:42 PM -
“ #Oilers players Hall, Horcoff, Eberle, Nick Schultz and Smyth in attendance at #yegcc this morning for #yegarena update” #fbby _rhealynn via twitter 1/23/2013 5:50:52 PM -
Could #yegcc use MSI & CIP funding to get cash out of #ableg for #yegarena, or is that #PotentialLoophole closed?by JeffChipley via twitter 1/23/2013 5:51:00 PM -
Today's presentations to #yegcc regarding #yegarena now posted: Report (http://ow.ly/h49cG) and Presentation (http://ow.ly/h49fZ)by Edmonton Oilers via twitter 1/23/2013 5:51:11 PM -
Price gone up since original projections? Really? Thats what happens when u TAKE 4 YEARS TO AGREE ON SOMETHING!! #yegarena #yegcc #inflationby Oiler_fan_4life via twitter 1/23/2013 5:51:15 PM -
Farbrother says Bettman's involvement was to help parties understand issues, to review two or three outstanding issues. #yegarena #yegccby John MacKinnon via twitter edited by Emily Mertz 1/23/2013 5:51:31 PM -
Options 'B' and 'C' swap the winter garden for above ground parkades at 101 St & 104 Ave. Not good! #yegarena #yegcc #yegdt #yeg #oilersby chrisbuyze via twitter 1/23/2013 5:51:36 PM -
Surprised that 0 councillors asking questions so far have asked about $114M from "Other Governments" labelled in the report. #yegarenaby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:51:38 PM -
1000 seats planned for the community rink. #yegarena #yegccby scott_lilwall via twitter edited by Emily Mertz 1/23/2013 5:51:41 PM -
“@chrisbuyze: "$480m for #yegarena includes $25m contingency" - Farbrother #yegcc” what are the chances this doesn't go way over budget?by IzmFurniture via twitter 1/23/2013 5:51:46 PM -
City mgr says Gary bettman was in #yeg to review 2-3 outstanding issues. #yegarena not mediateby vinesh pratap via twitter 1/23/2013 5:52:05 PM -
Question: What is Katz Group's estimated annual revenue from operating costs via EAC for new #yegarena? #yegby BradLafortune via twitter 1/23/2013 5:52:10 PM -
Never any massive cost overruns on these big infrastructure projects. Never. Always completed on time. Always. #yegarena @yegccby Jay_Scherer via twitter 1/23/2013 5:52:21 PM -
Gary Bettman was asked to review 2 or 3 oustanding issues during Friday meeting with city and Katz Group. #yegarena #yeg #yegccby CitytvEdmonton via twitter 1/23/2013 5:52:25 PM -
Anderson says he finds property tax provisions in new agreement confusing. Is there a $250,000 cap? #yegarena #yegccby Paulatics via twitter 1/23/2013 5:52:32 PM -
#yeg administration recommends #yegcc approve framework of $480M #yegarena deal. Katz Group likes deal as well. http://www.cfcw.com/index.asp?MN=20&id=234&CC=2by cfcwnewsroom via twitter 1/23/2013 5:52:46 PM -
Horcs thoughts #oilers #yeg #yegarena pbs.twimg.com/media/BBT_aNRCcAEWHa-.jpg
by nsags via twitter 1/23/2013 5:53:05 PM -
CFO Rosen says arms-length businesses in the #yegarena would pay their own property taxes. #yegarena #yegccby Paulatics via twitter 1/23/2013 5:53:06 PM
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In the end it may be the help of Gary Bettman that got the #yegarena over the finish line. #Oilers #yeg #NHLby Adam Bowen via twitter 1/23/2013 5:53:25 PM -
Hey #yeg, forget all this #yegarena talk and focus on some real hockey this weekend. Watch this doc on minor hockey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxTuGVyeyYg&list=PL5XklLk-vx6CRr05Cz-Ehe2SR7QOVr1FB&index=3by jeffdwoodward via twitter 1/23/2013 5:53:26 PM -
Is the #yegarena deal done? Not even close. http://sbn.to/W0sAQYby ryan_batty via twitter 1/23/2013 5:53:40 PM -
Weird: later on #yegcc agenda is bylaw 16327, "To Allow the City of Edmonton to Mint a Platinum Coin of Any Denomination." #yegarenaby nickmorra via twitter 1/23/2013 5:53:51 PM -
Bettman just there to help. So, too, will "Other Governments". 'Head in sand' not a good strategy in negotations. #yegcc #yegarenaby Jay_Scherer via twitter 1/23/2013 5:54:09 PM
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.@EdmontonOilers lease at #RexallPlace expires in 2014by Emily Mertz via twitter 1/23/2013 5:54:23 PM -
#yegarena seating "18559" manifested seats, so I'm understanding that will be the total number of seats.by oiler_country via twitter 1/23/2013 5:54:50 PM -
Kerry says the City will build, finance own rink - why is it necessary to pay $2M in advertising in building we own? @KerryDiotte #yegarenaby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:54:59 PM
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#yegcc @KerryDiotte is still probing at Katz Group finances. Glad someone is. #yegarena #duedilligenceby Jamie_Post via twitter 1/23/2013 5:55:12 PM -
You can view the complete "Report to Council" and "Presentation to Council" on #yegarena Jan. 23, 2013 here: http://bit.ly/VWjJySby Emily Mertz via twitter 1/23/2013 5:55:13 PM
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Kerry Diotte queries why city is paying $2 million a yr to Katz Group to market itself in the building. #yegarena #yegccby Paulatics via twitter 1/23/2013 5:55:19 PM
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#yegarena is now trending in Canada http://trendsmap.com/caby TrendsmapCanada via twitter 1/23/2013 5:55:36 PM -
#yeg will pay the #Oilers $2M per year. New name going forward is Edmonton Edmonton Oilers. #yegcc #yegarenaby Mimi Williams via twitter 1/23/2013 5:56:00 PM
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Coun. @KerryDiotte asking tough questions. I am guessing he is not impressed with new deal. #yegarenaby MetroRyan via twitter 1/23/2013 5:56:10 PM -
All the hot and bother has gone out of arena debate. No jubilation $ even formerly irate opponents sound half-hearted in their complaints.by David Staples via twitter 1/23/2013 5:56:10 PM -
Diotte: Original plan was for #yegarena to cost no more than $450M, now it is at $480M "without a shovel int he ground." #yegccby scott_lilwall via twitter 1/23/2013 5:56:26 PM
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Diotte: Original plan was for #yegarena to cost no more than $450M, now it is at $480M "without a shovel int he ground." #yegccby scott_lilwall via twitter 1/23/2013 5:56:26 PM
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Kerry reminds he WANTS a new arena, but needs a deal that's fair. @KerryDiotte #yegarena #yegccby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:56:32 PM
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Kerry Diotte wondering why costs have exceeded 450m #yeg #yegarenaby vinesh pratap via twitter 1/23/2013 5:56:37 PM
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Why isn't the #yegarena made out of bricks. Make that shit out of bricks and you've got my vote. Support Local Bricks! #slbby ottomanisland via twitter 1/23/2013 5:56:51 PM -
So, has anyone bothered to deal with the fact there is nothing at street level in the designs yet? #bunker #yegarenaby Univers47 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:56:52 PM -
Nobody knows. MT @Paulatics: Kerry Diotte queries why city is paying $2 million a yr to Katz Group to market itself in #yegarena.by ryan_batty via twitter 1/23/2013 5:56:54 PM
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Kerry talks about three designs option @KerryDiotte #yegarena - "We're well over the $450M" #yegccby JasFranklin09 via twitter 1/23/2013 5:57:15 PM
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sounds like Diotte just asked them to review all of the costs again. Was he not paying attention the first time? *sigh* #yegarenaby wunderbar via twitter 1/23/2013 5:57:17 PM