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    Urban Power Line Stirs Discontent

    Dear NEB
    I would like to refer to a 500 KV line hearing being held in Red Deer, Alberta. We understand that this hearing has been adjourned due to a number of questions, one being the issue of jurisdiction when energy is for export. I may be mistaken, but it would appear that this may also be at issue with pipelines developed strictly for export and products being moved across international borders. CAPLA feels that federal and provincial jurisdictions are now compromised as energy and energy related jobs are transferred out of the country. Provincial pipelines connected to the federal grid should now fall under federal regulations. Proposed pipelines that are proposed strictly for export should also undergo full environmental assessments whether they are next to old easements or not. In this case I am referring to the proposed Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights project. We understand that there are portions of this project in Alberta that fall under provincial jurisdictions, only because they are intercepted by a tank. Even these lines should be subject to a full Environmental assessment and the hearing process under the NEB. We feel that some of these technocalities have become irrelevant in determining who is the regulator. We must remember that the legislation and regulations that allow landowners to be expropriated and for pipeline companies to build pipelines across Canada were developed in the National Interest to get energy from the western producing provinces to the eastern market.

    These regulations were never intended to allow landowners to be expropriated or exploited to export energy and jobs to make billions of dollars for multi national companies and their shareholders. Please clarify the possible jurisdictional issue highlighted by this PUB hearing. Please also address government and the NEB's position on jurisdiction, legislation and regulation in this e'ra of energy strictly for export to refineries outside of Canada.

    Sincerely
    David Core
    President
    Canadian Alliance of Pipeline Landowners' Associations

    #2
    Good presentatiom by landowners on Rutherford this AM.

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      #3
      I had an opportunity to read the transcript of the first day of the hearing as it is on the eub web site. The eub has proven to the public that it doesn't matter what the average joe blow farmer has to say. this power is difinitely going to usa for export as a interesting article appeared in the Great Falls newspaper re the line coming down from good old Canada . WBower should also post the connection of R. Klein to the Alta Link if you haven't got it I will post to you tommrow Got to head back to the calving barn now.

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        #4
        Former Premier Ralph Klein called upon to testify under oath!



        A citizens group in central Alberta, comprised of over 740 members consisting of stakeholders and landowners taking interest in the orderly development of electrical transmission lines is formally calling upon former Premier Ralph Klein to testify under oath about his former government’s involvement in the orchestrated planning of two new 500 KV transmission lines.



        The Lavesta Area Group believes that there have been conflicts of interests, improprieties, and favouritism by the Alberta Electrical System Operator (AESO) and the Alberta Energy Utilities Board in the approval procedures for the two proposed transmission lines, both of which will be for the benefit of AltaLink Management.



        In September 2006 AltaLink Management was assigned a contract, said to be worth $2 billion, to build two 500KV transmission lines in central Alberta, despite the fact the approval process was under review and not decided until December 2006.

        Joe Anglin vice-chairman of the citizen’s group says that if Mr. Klein will not voluntarily comply with the request to testify, steps will be taken to compel Mr. Klein to testify, including steps to have Mr. Klein formally subpoenaed, if that is what it takes.



        The group wants to know why the Klein government intervened in the application process to support AltaLink’s proposed 500 KV transmission lines. Mr. Anglin says his group is scrutinizing Mr. Klein’s close relationship to the company SNC-Lavalin for conflicts of interest because SNC owns 77% of AltaLink. One of Mr. Klein’s closest confidants was Art Smith, a former CEO of SNC.



        SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (SNC) is one of the world’s largest utility engineering and construction companies. SNC was the consultant that proved the need to build the proposed transmission lines and SNC’s 77% ownership of AltaLink, guarantees SNC the contract to build the lines. The Alberta public is paying for 100% of the project.



        Just as he left public office Mr. Klein announced he had accepted a position as a consultant with the law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais. Borden Ladner Gervais is the law firm that represents AltaLink. Coincidently the Executive Vice President of SNC-Lavalin and Borden Ladner Gervais Regional Managing Partner both are members of the AltaLink’s Board of Directors.



        For more information contact Joe Anglin (403) 843-3279 or email jvanglin@telus.net

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          #5
          Former Premier Ralph Klein called upon to testify under oath!



          A citizens group in central Alberta, comprised of over 740 members consisting of stakeholders and landowners taking interest in the orderly development of electrical transmission lines is formally calling upon former Premier Ralph Klein to testify under oath about his former government’s involvement in the orchestrated planning of two new 500 KV transmission lines.



          The Lavesta Area Group believes that there have been conflicts of interests, improprieties, and favouritism by the Alberta Electrical System Operator (AESO) and the Alberta Energy Utilities Board in the approval procedures for the two proposed transmission lines, both of which will be for the benefit of AltaLink Management.



          In September 2006 AltaLink Management was assigned a contract, said to be worth $2 billion, to build two 500KV transmission lines in central Alberta, despite the fact the approval process was under review and not decided until December 2006.

          Joe Anglin vice-chairman of the citizen’s group says that if Mr. Klein will not voluntarily comply with the request to testify, steps will be taken to compel Mr. Klein to testify, including steps to have Mr. Klein formally subpoenaed, if that is what it takes.



          The group wants to know why the Klein government intervened in the application process to support AltaLink’s proposed 500 KV transmission lines. Mr. Anglin says his group is scrutinizing Mr. Klein’s close relationship to the company SNC-Lavalin for conflicts of interest because SNC owns 77% of AltaLink. One of Mr. Klein’s closest confidants was Art Smith, a former CEO of SNC.



          SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (SNC) is one of the world’s largest utility engineering and construction companies. SNC was the consultant that proved the need to build the proposed transmission lines and SNC’s 77% ownership of AltaLink, guarantees SNC the contract to build the lines. The Alberta public is paying for 100% of the project.



          Just as he left public office Mr. Klein announced he had accepted a position as a consultant with the law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais. Borden Ladner Gervais is the law firm that represents AltaLink. Coincidently the Executive Vice President of SNC-Lavalin and Borden Ladner Gervais Regional Managing Partner both are members of the AltaLink’s Board of Directors.



          For more information contact Joe Anglin (403) 843-3279 or email jvanglin@telus.net

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            #6
            sorry for double post this copy paste feature always plays tricks on this old brain. To many hours of no sleep and to many calves on the ground in the last week.

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              #7
              WBower everyone from Alberta that reads these treads must be a stong Ralph support. This posting was not made up as it was in local press release. I think it time we wake up and fine out the real truth of big business involvement in our past King

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