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May 15: Edmonton arena meeting
Follow along as City Council holds a special meeting to discuss the proposed downtown arena project.
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So most Edmontonians don't support new #yegarena (apparently) but council vote was 10-3 in favor...interesting.by Ronjfalk via twitter 5/15/2013 9:30:41 PM -
Well I'm sure there's a party beginning at PCL right now. #yegarena deal was just finally approved by council. #finally #edmoilersby Christy Sutherland via twitter 5/15/2013 9:30:50 PM -
Breaking: #yegarena budget approved by city council 10-3, project moves ahead. Details at http://edmontonjournal.com #yeg #yegccby Edmonton Journal via twitter 5/15/2013 9:30:52 PM -
yay for #yegarenaby Neko via twitter 5/15/2013 9:30:56 PM -
I would love to see #yeg have a new #yegarena but it's pretty clear that council could use a few tips on the art of negotiationby ryansparrow via twitter 5/15/2013 9:31:02 PM -
Edmonton city council's final vote on #yegarena funding has passed 10-3. More to come...by Global Edmonton via twitter 5/15/2013 9:31:06 PM -
And now all the city needs is for the #oilers to win games in the new arena #yegarena #donedeal #wehopeby Nathan Liewicki via twitter 5/15/2013 9:31:20 PM -
Only Councillors Diotte, Sloan and Caterina oppose the new funding structure for #yegarena.by gjmventures via twitter 5/15/2013 9:31:25 PM -
"On second thought, I've changed my mind about the #yegarena. I think I'll build a roller coaster instead." - H. E. Pennypacker (Kramer)by IAmByks via twitter 5/15/2013 9:31:50 PM -
“@mastermaq: #YEGARENA IS APPROVED. #yegcc” Add #yeg to the list of cities boondoggled by a pro sports owner. Sigh.by jeffdwoodward via twitter 5/15/2013 9:31:51 PM -
Congratulations to all those councillors who recognized that this city needs long term vision. #yeg #yegarena #yegcc #yegdtby lachmi via twitter 5/15/2013 9:31:57 PM -
Edmonton will build a new arena #yeg #yegarena .. Council votes 10-3 in favour .. details @ctvedmonton at 5, 6 & 11:30 #CTVyegby JoelGotlib via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:01 PM -
The Great Arena Debate is over... at least at City Hall. Vote passes 10 - 3. Caterina, Diotte + Sloan against. #yegarenaby Christine Meadows via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:04 PM -
Breaking! #yegarena deal approved for the 99th time. Get your shovels! #cityofchampionsby ShaunBosch via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:10 PM -
The #yegarena has been passed: Sloan, Caterina and Diotte opposed. #yegccby KassieRussell via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:13 PM -
Quite disappointed. #yegarenaby TrickyNag via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:15 PM -
:D #yegarenaby KevinJamieson86 via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:19 PM -
My view of downtown #yeg the instant council passed the new #yegarena motion. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKVjvh3CMAAigVt.jpg
by Kub64 via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:42 PM -
Deal is done. City council votes to go ahead with new arena! #yegcc #yegarenaby Andrea M via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:42 PM -
Looking forward to the next #yegarena vote. Always another one right?by CollinCapone via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:49 PM -
Other structures like the #WolverineStatue? 1013 supporters of the idea and I are going to hold him to that... @LaurelClark #YEGArenaby brianlabelle via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:53 PM -
YEAH!!!! *air guitars. #yeg #yegarenaby SGreener82 via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:54 PM -
THE #YEGARENA IS APPROVED, TIME TO CELEBRATE WITH ALCOHOLS!!by bakpakit via twitter 5/15/2013 9:32:56 PM -
So @dantencer Is today champagne day? #yegarenaby oiler_country via twitter 5/15/2013 9:33:01 PM -
“@ShaunBosch: Breaking! #yegarena deal approved for the 99th time. Get your shovels! #cityofchampions”
99 is Gretzky number = lucky? Lolby iPatrycja via twitter 5/15/2013 9:33:16 PM -
Good work! #yegcc approves #yegarena fundingby GerWes via twitter 5/15/2013 9:33:16 PM -
“@bakpakit: THE #YEGARENA IS APPROVED, TIME TO CELEBRATE WITH ALCOHOLS!!” ALREADY THEREby SandyPhimester via twitter 5/15/2013 9:33:21 PM -
I am really looking forward to watching an #Oilers game at the new arena one day. #yegarenaby Peterf_94 via twitter 5/15/2013 9:33:32 PM -
Fantastic day for #yeg with arena deal approved. Downtown is already on its way to being great. This will be a further catalyst. #yegarenaby dougmclean15 via twitter 5/15/2013 9:33:36 PM -
10-3. Wasn't that the score when we beat Chicago? #YegArenaby gretzkytokurri via twitter 5/15/2013 9:33:44 PM -
“@dstaples: Landslide 10 to 3 vote in favour of arena. #Oilers #yegarena” YES!!!!!!!!!!by Paahalberle via twitter 5/15/2013 9:33:53 PM -
Arena deal finally done?!?! Finally! #yegarenaby Roberto V via twitter 5/15/2013 9:33:56 PM -
Downtown revitalization, stop gentrification, insist on affordable housing. Not 400k condos the size of closets. #yegarena #yeg #smrtupby Doctor Oddity via twitter 5/15/2013 9:34:15 PM -
#YEGARENA talks are now over. Let's talk City Centre Airport! #pleasenoby Rainyfool via twitter 5/15/2013 9:34:22 PM -
MT“@CMeadowsGlobal: The Great Arena Debate is over, at least at City Hall. Vote passes 10 - 3. Caterina, Diotte + Sloan against. #yegarena”by VassyKapelos via twitter 5/15/2013 9:34:23 PM -
Finally the Oilers are getting a new arena. #yegarenaby recon0828 via twitter 5/15/2013 9:34:34 PM -
Mark today on the calendar. Today is the day we got a State-of-the-Art Arena & Entertainment District in #yeg!! #HappyArenaDay #yegarenaby PaulOttoNeumann via twitter 5/15/2013 9:34:39 PM -
Is this the final FINAL approval? #yegarenaby Sandra Sperounes via twitter 5/15/2013 9:34:44 PM -
Anyone else feel like we need to have a celebration over the #yegarena approval?! #PassMeTheSparklingAppleJuiceby TraceySawatzky via twitter 5/15/2013 9:34:46 PM -
Fist pump from Regina! Proud to be an Edmontonian! #yegarenaby alyssajmorrison via twitter 5/15/2013 9:34:57 PM -
Big news on the #yegarena front - I think everyone can admit that downtown revitalization is sorely needed.by joannecave via twitter 5/15/2013 9:35:03 PM -
totally gonna blow up the #yegarenaby RagingCynicism via twitter 5/15/2013 9:35:17 PM -
#yeg was incomplete without a new #yegarena, now we're finishedby canoeheads via twitter 5/15/2013 9:35:19 PM -
Good luck #yeg with the finally approved after many years of. BS, backroom deals & embarrassment #yegarena Hope it worksby JohnnieOil via twitter 5/15/2013 9:35:22 PM -
If CRL goes ahead, this funding represents a truely historic investment of infrastructure funding in our downtown! #yegcc #yegarena #yegdtby chrisbuyze via twitter 5/15/2013 9:35:28 PM