The City of Spruce Grove just west of Edmonton, recently waded into Alberta's power line debate by opposing a route option for a new high-voltage line on its fringe.
The route, from an existing transmission line south of Spruce Grove, will run adjacent to the easterly Spruce Grove city limits.
"This affected area is required to meet the city's residential growth needs," said Spruce Grove Mayor Stuart Houston. "The city believes that public perception of the 73-metre-tall towers will impact growth rates in this crucial development area."
from Western Investor, March 2011
