PRESENT STATUS
[Please refer to the Home page for the most recent update.]
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MEMBERSHIP CLOSED OFF.
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CALGARY WAKING UP TO ROT!The City of Calgary Assessment Review Board (ARB) has ruled in favour of the appeal made by a member of APSHA, and made a reduction to the assessment based on the rotting pine shake rooftop -
We've stated all along that the rotting shakes which are visible on the surface of the rooftop are only the tip of the iceberg. From our perspective, this action by the ARB is just one of many things which will eventually result in the awakening of Calgary homeowners to the true nature of the rot over their heads. It's a shame that the media in the Calgary area have chosen NOT TO PUBLISH the factual documents we sent them last year. Maybe it's not too late for them to 'pick up the ball' on this story that affects tens of thousands of Albertans.
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CBC MARKETPLACE
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REQUEST FOR INFO:If you know of a church, school, or corporate building with the rot on the rooftop, please e-mail us the details . . . (Thanks!)
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Government pays for replacement of rotting rooftop on Community Hall!There appears to be a double standard out there. The information on this development comes to us courtesy of the Liberal Caucus, and it is provided here.
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Government files Statement of DefenceThe law firm of Lucas, Bowker and White has filed a Statement of Defence on behalf of the Province of Alberta denying all allegations, and challenging our right to pursue our case as a representative action. As expected, it will be up to case management to decide the best manner in which to process thousands of similar claims in the Court. Our lawyers are prepared to defend our right to proceed with the representative action. |
Buying or selling?Some information and advice for homeowners about to buy or sell a home with (untreated) pine shakes, is provided here.
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Statement of Claim has been 'served'.Our lawsuit has now been 'served' against the Province of Alberta. The next steps depend on case management and any time limitations that they may place on each of the steps to be taken.
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STATEMENT OF CLAIM FILEDOn the afternoon of June 4, 1999 APSHA filed a Statement of Claim in the Court of Queen's Bench against the Province of Alberta. The Statement currently specifies damages of $300 million. Click here for the Edmonton Journal's article on the subject. Our solicitors want to know our members names as soon as possible to mail them a letter concerning the legal process. Will your name be on the member's list?
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Indications of problems in 1993Reports sent to Alberta Labour from Alberta Research Council identified the problem with rot in April 1993. Read the Journal article of May 22nd.
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MULTIPLE COURT CASES?Read about it in an extract from the May 13th 'question period' in the Legislature.
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TREATED PINE PROBLEMSOur response to that information is contained in our April 30th Media Release, which you can read here. We believe this is really a case of the government trying to "cover their backside", and for homeowners, it's really a case of déjà vu!
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CONTACT YOUR MLA
Check here for your MLA's phone number, address, and e-mail. Call, write, or e-mail them as soon as possible! If you want some indication as to what points to make with them, click here. Everyone needs to do this at least once.
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Onward to Court of Queens Bench!In early April we received our 'expert legal opinion' from the law firm of Parlee McLaws, and then spent some time reviewing it. As well, they provided us with a verbal presentation of their opinion in layman's terms. We believe there is every reason to be optimistic about the merits of our case!
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Information for Condo AssociationsWe're constantly trying to improve the flow of information to all our members and potential members. The homeowners who live in condo units have asked some excellent questions, and we have put together an information page specifically for them. Please link to our Condominium Info Page for information on joining APSHA and guidance on doing the paperwork.
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"The truth, and nothing but the truth..."Saint City News published Conservative MLA Mary O'Neill's account on March 24th, and Liberal MLA Hugh MacDonald's rebuttal on April 4th, 1999. You be the judge...
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APSHA Supports Its Members in Tax Re-AssessmentCity of Edmonton accepts membership in APSHA as proof of having untreated pine shakes. Read the Journal article of March 26.
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Alberta Pine Shake Homeowners AssociationMedia Release - June 4: Our Filing of the Statement of Claim in Court of Queen's Bench Media Release - April 30: Our rebuttal to the Bulletin from Alberta Labour (same date) on the subject of treated pine shakes Media Release - March 11: The results of our second meeting with the Minister of Labour Media Release - March 12: Our update on the tax re-assessment initiative we've undertaken on behalf of our members.
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Alberta Pine Shake Homeowners AssociationGENERAL MEETING
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