Wilson vs. Morton/Berger

**rkaiser** · Apr 11, 2011, 17:04

What time would that meeting be held Sean? I'm not that far from Ekville and it might be good entertainment.

**smcgrath76** · Apr 11, 2011, 20:31

Sorry. It is scheduled for a 7pm start.
I will be surprised if it is over by the
10pm end point.

**grassfarmer** · Apr 11, 2011, 21:33

I'm even closer than Randy - should make for some good entertainment. Have the MLAs been turning out for all these events or do they pull out at the last minute?

**smcgrath76** · Apr 12, 2011, 07:32

My understanding is that the MLAs have had
a couple of their own events, but that one
showed up in St. Paul to dispute the
argument.
When the bill was put up on the overhead
(actual words) and the MLA was given free
reign to explain, they shut up right away.

**per** · Apr 12, 2011, 07:54

Odds of Evan backing down are slim.

**Kathy** · Apr 12, 2011, 12:12

I was told that at the Balzac meeting, only MLAs, Ted (Fred) Morton quickly packed up his papers at 9 pm and walked out. Ding, ding, ding... round two over.... Morton too chicken to fight it out to the bitter end. Bawk bawk bawk....

I have come to the realization that the HVDC power lines will ACTUALLY make the Alberta electrical infrastructure system MORE unreliable, and unsafe. These DC lines with their converter stations will cause the system to be "dependent" on them, like trunks of a tree - the limbs are only held up as long as the trunks don't break. AUC cannot argue that these lines are needed when in fact, they make the Alberta system UNRELIABLE and UNSAFE.

**smcgrath76** · Apr 12, 2011, 14:31

You forgot 400% more expensive...

**Happytrails** · Apr 20, 2011, 11:59

It looks like we have got a truckload or 2 heading to the meeting from EC Alta (Spec Areas 2) although I personally can't make it. Hopefully there are lots more from other places. HT

**Kathy** · Apr 21, 2011, 01:11

Good to see some going from our area. I can't attend either, but would very much like to see questions asked about how these HVDC lines make our system more reliable, when in fact they will cause a "redirecting" of energy flow through them. Won't this possibly mean that many existing lines will have to have upgrades also to redirect and link them to the substations??

Maybe the cowboys attending this meeting could "hang a few lariats on their truck mirrors" to show their disgust for the Conservative MLAs and these bills... Just a symbol of course! Might make for a nice picture in the papers. Rows or trucks with ropes looped over the drivers side or inside mirror.

And PLEASE address Mr. Morton by his true name "FRED".... that should get his goat!

Wilson vs. Morton/Berger