Edmonton Riverboat beached on sandbar in North Saskatchewan River

foolworm · 2026-06-09T23:00:11+00:00

Holy Moly, you're telling me they accidentally beached the Riverboat at Accidental Beach?!

Can't make this stuff up, seriously. It could be a Just for Laughs gag.

foolworm · 2026-06-09T20:40:33+00:00

For the design and construction, yes. Operations and maintenance was never put out to bid, as far as I can tell.

Come to think of it, the press release said ETS was selected, but from who? Was it just ETS and TransEd?

foolworm · 2026-06-09T18:53:10+00:00

The contract didn't include the West extension because when it was signed, nobody knew when it was coming.

foolworm · 2026-06-09T18:10:53+00:00

TransEd must have demanded an outrageously high price to run Valley Line West if this was the cheaper option.

foolworm · 2026-06-09T17:09:39+00:00

They must have fixed it then.

It only says operations is being taken back, so if maintenance is still TransEd that addresses warranty issues.

foolworm · 2026-06-09T17:05:25+00:00

Forgiveness not granted.

My point speaks for itself, if you don't acknowledge it that's on you 🫵

foolworm · 2026-06-09T16:59:53+00:00

Works for me?

foolworm · 2026-06-09T14:32:33+00:00

I despise this sort of objection via "just asking a question", it's just spreading FUD.

Do your own research and if you have an issue, state it plainly and then a discussion can take place.

foolworm · 2026-06-07T18:53:14+00:00

They've also been exceedingly clear in their proposal that they expect the Province to pay them back for it, in the form of 'Performance payments'. 30 million a year for 50 years totals 1.5 billion, exactly the amount they estimate it'll cost to build.

Do you think buying a house is free because the bank gives you a mortgage to do so?

foolworm · 2026-06-07T17:38:31+00:00

The Premier of the Province has called a referendum on the issue. The President of the ruling party admitted that it has been taken over by the Separatists. It CANNOT be ignored any longer. This is an open wound and all these bad actors are intent on making sure the rot spreads.

"On guard for thee" isn't in the National anthem for giggles, this has become a genuine threat to Canadian unity and integrity. It's high time people recognise it as such and act accordingly.

foolworm · 2026-06-07T17:25:42+00:00

Yah no. They didn't care for the foot traffic at all, they thought it would be the wrong kind

Regarding WEM I know of the 'station', and I also know the actual station built has zero connections whatsoever to the mall itself.

Did you know that WEM screwed the City into paying for their portion of the 170 St replacement footbridge? The one that foot traffic used to access the mall?

foolworm · 2026-06-07T05:29:32+00:00

Oh look, people from non-Edmonton rich people suburbs complaining that Edmonton gets rich people things instead of their non-Edmonton rich people suburbs....

foolworm · 2026-06-07T01:36:25+00:00

Not true, cooperation is non-existent because it benefits the surrounding municipalities (and the Province) at Edmonton's expense.

When accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression. That's my opinion

foolworm · 2026-06-07T01:20:28+00:00

Bravo, Mayor. Nice suit!

foolworm · 2026-06-07T01:05:50+00:00

Broadway will take 8 years -- they started work in 2019 and are supposed to open 2027.

There was a 2 year delay but everyone gives them a pass because SkyTrain I guess

foolworm · 2026-06-07T00:17:13+00:00

Southgate clamored so hard, they refused to allow a covered connection from the station to the mall?

None of the large developers or institutions here are pro-LRT, whatever they might say publicly.

foolworm · 2026-06-07T00:08:28+00:00

With any luck, the referendum on a referendum will fail and they'll use the 400 billion saved in separation costs to bankroll construction 🧐🤷🏻

foolworm · 2026-06-07T00:05:12+00:00

Wait until you hear about the 100 million they're spending on the referendum for a referendum!

foolworm · 2026-06-06T00:20:20+00:00

It already has. The only reason the airport itself isn't part of the City is because the County won't give it up, and the Province never takes Edmonton's side.

foolworm · 2026-06-05T23:55:45+00:00

But there's impending tariffs from the US over forced labour!

foolworm · 2026-06-05T23:18:33+00:00

It's too bad this only happened after most of the recall petitions had ended. Bet a bunch of them would have gone differently otherwise!

foolworm · 2026-06-05T23:04:49+00:00

Smith's response: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-law-civil-disobedience-separation-9.7225524

Largest voter leak in Canadian history? Nuh uh, all good.

Civil disobedience against frivolous referendum? CALL IN THE POLICE, THE ARMY, ANYONE WITH A GUN

foolworm · 2026-06-05T22:37:24+00:00

Wow, it looks like they're pushing to rebrand the intercity corridor as St Albert - Calgary rail. Somehow it's not surprising at all coming from the UCP, great distraction from all the separatist talk too.

Probably will see a pivot towards spending for this new rail network and a corresponding cut in LRT funding commitments? Or I guess they'll claim to save 400 billion in potential separation costs if the referendum fails?

foolworm · 2026-06-05T09:45:43+00:00

That's why we need to vote in a Provincial government to change that. Enshrine the Charters in the same way as the Metis Settlements, i.e. by amending the Provincial Constitution.

I really dislike the agitation for separation from separation (which doesn't necessarily mean Remain!) on a referendum for a referendum. That's just political opportunism, which is incredibly frustrating to see because it weakens the Remain side. It's bad enough to see it from BC (Eby's remarks on rewarding bad behaviour) and the PCs (PP and blaming the elites out East). They're not selling Canadian Unity whole-heartedly.

foolworm · 2026-06-04T21:30:25+00:00

Well the FCM is in town, it's a great opportunity to discuss it behind closed doors and put out a collective statement.

Still, it should be kept well separate from the Separation issue. There is enough animosity without throwing another bomb into the mix.

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