tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post4432501131453860804..comments2023-11-02T06:37:23.839-06:00Comments on daveberta.ca: close the edmonton city centre airport.davebertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06822739409684978316noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-76139571970999709732009-09-09T07:41:13.328-06:002009-09-09T07:41:13.328-06:00The Edmonton City Centre airport should remain ope...The Edmonton City Centre airport should remain open. It is important for a capital city to keep the most travel options available. Shame on you all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-49626274705569696632009-07-09T11:17:53.605-06:002009-07-09T11:17:53.605-06:00Dave, for an educated writer like you, I can't...Dave, for an educated writer like you, I can't believe your mistake in your letter.<br /><br />You cannot be a "citizen" of a City, or even of a province. You can only be a citizen of a Country. You are a resident of Edmonton Dave.<br /><br />Seriously, buck up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-78115813772105648162009-07-06T15:38:22.355-06:002009-07-06T15:38:22.355-06:00Not that it matters but I used to use the muni to ...Not that it matters but I used to use the muni to fly to and from McMurray. To get to the International, add the wait time and then the acutual air time it is just as quick to drive.<br /><br />That said something must be decided one way or the other. It seems like only a priveledged few are allowed or can afford to use it.<br /><br />However since I do not live in the city then all it costs me is whatever the province contributes to it's operation. <br /><br />I am sure your city council will be forthcoming with a solid decision as shown by their foresight in the handling of Epcor.CShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13965306115870524153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-1244696452023986862009-07-06T15:06:00.856-06:002009-07-06T15:06:00.856-06:00Anonymous: if by "involved" you mean &qu...Anonymous: if by "involved" you mean "reads regularly and posted a few links for information" then yes, I'm "involved" with C2E.<br /><br />I'm also one of its biggest critics.Mack D. Malehttp://blog.mastermaq.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-2283971571588112712009-07-06T14:15:23.393-06:002009-07-06T14:15:23.393-06:00So if the airport is closed down, what happens to ...So if the airport is closed down, what happens to the Edmonton Indy car race?Darrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-76508677882272858082009-07-06T14:02:04.095-06:002009-07-06T14:02:04.095-06:00Well, firstly, coming from Southern Alberta, where...Well, firstly, coming from Southern Alberta, where we aren't allowed to access the municipal airport anyway, I say, close it down.<br /><br />The problem, however, is that Edmonton is perhaps one of the worst airports in North America for having to travel from the airport to the city core.. so closing the Muni is probably going to result in a reduction of flights.<br /><br />Personally, when I go to Edmonton, even when it's paid for, I'd prefer to drive the 5 hours as opposed to have to drive to the airport, fly, and then pay an arm and a leg and wait another 1/2 hour or more to get downtown..Robert G. Harvie, Q.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10414822301931567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-28864764232478719022009-07-06T12:59:55.524-06:002009-07-06T12:59:55.524-06:00Anonymous: Do you actually think that an obsure we...Anonymous: Do you actually think that an obsure webboard forum is a facade for a secret conspiracy to close the airport? <br /><br />What about Cal Nichols and his millionare friends? Have their $$ ad campaign and media stunts not had any effect?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-65432970145318659452009-07-06T12:53:02.368-06:002009-07-06T12:53:02.368-06:00I'm actually suprised at how many people just ...I'm actually suprised at how many people just want to keep it open to end the decades long debate. You see, this is all just semantics. For goodness sake, there hasn't even been a business plan developed, should it close. <br /><br />Mastermaq, and I'm sure others you know, are involved in 'connect2edmonton'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-87704934590239848892009-07-06T12:42:46.838-06:002009-07-06T12:42:46.838-06:00I'm not sure what you mean about Connect2Edmon...I'm not sure what you mean about Connect2Edmonton 'being behind the whole thing', because I don't usually pay attention to that webboard. I'm not sure where you got the 75% support number, but it's certainly not reflective of any of the groups I've talked to.<br /><br />I've heard of and been involved in a lot of discussion around the ECCA that hasn't been from people on C2E. I'm actually surprised at how many people just want it shut to end the decades long debate.<br /><br />Also, who's Richard?davebertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822739409684978316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-30853120904637590632009-07-06T12:33:26.238-06:002009-07-06T12:33:26.238-06:00I'm convinced that the 'connect2edmonton&#...I'm convinced that the 'connect2edmonton' website is behind this whole thing. Would you agree Dave?<br /><br />The discussion on that website became so toxic that only one person dared remain to disagree with closure. That person would be Thomas Hinderks, co-ordinator of the flight museum. I commend you Tom. The reality is, outside of the cyber world, some 75% of Edmontonians want to keep the airport.<br /><br />It was funny to watch their website last week as the site admin went ballistic. He was seemingly furious that so few members showed up at council hearings to voice their (pro-closure) views. Just goes to reinforce that this is led by a ragtag group of vindictive, ill informed kids.<br /><br />Ban that, Richard :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-28956452491777858242009-07-06T12:17:57.371-06:002009-07-06T12:17:57.371-06:00It's a shame that your movement is going to lo...It's a shame that your movement is going to lose. ECCA has a bright future ahead and it will bring me joy, to no end, to see this attack on Edmonton go down in flames.Suavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-70161940004027407412009-07-06T10:02:09.315-06:002009-07-06T10:02:09.315-06:00Great letter. I agree one hundered and ten percent...Great letter. I agree one hundered and ten percent. Time to shut it down!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com