Say NO to overhead double circuit 500 kV transmission lines along any proposed route

Thank you for making our meeting a huge success!

Image courtesy of Judy Weiss

(we wish to extend a special thanks to Judy and her crew who worked tirelessly during the meeting and the weeks leading up to get these images ready for our really big meeting!)

The meeting came and so did the people!

EDMONTON - Thousands of people gathered at Rexall Place in Edmonton to protest a proposal to erect massive power lines at the edges of the city.

A crowd of around 3,500 - mostly residents near the planned east-west route - heard a panel of speakers warn that the above-ground lines could negatively impact residents - health and force home values to plummet.

The speakers on Tuesday night included an environmental studies professor and a property appraiser.  (read more red deer advocate)

First and foremost the RETA board wishes to thank everyone who took the time to attend last night's mother of all powerline meetings at Rexall Place.  As well, we'd like to thank the tireless volunteers worked diligently through the evening and made the show a real event.  As well, it reminds you to never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

Attendance estimates provided by the media range from 1500 to 5000.  This begs the question "how many people came out?"  While we don't have an exact count yet, based on program  distribution we can confidently estimate that we had between 3500 - 4000 in attendance.   

We thank you for your continued support as we continue forward in our efforts to Bury the Line.

June McNeil

VP-RETA West