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[ 2012 ] Fairmont / Sunchaser / Northwynd official thread with lawsuit info!

Hi guys. Does anyone feel comfortable to phone in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver Radio Talk Shows? In Calgary we have this fantastic talk show host Daniele Smith on AM770 from 8:30 till 12:30. It is worth trying.
Absolutely worth trying in fact I think the media is our only hope. If the question of being through the courts arises always remember that Judge Young specific instructions on the rulings including “subject to further argument and a determination respecting ithe issues of interest and costs of each action and the expiration of certain civil claims” also that “counsel make every reasonable effort to resolve these outstanding issues without the necessity of further judicial intervention”
NEITHER OF THESE THINGS OCCURRED SO THAT MEANS THE JUDGES INSTRUCTIONS WERE NOT FOLLOWED
 
Absolutely worth trying in fact I think the media is our only hope. If the question of being through the courts arises always remember that Judge Young specific instructions on the rulings including “subject to further argument and a determination respecting ithe issues of interest and costs of each action and the expiration of certain civil claims” also that “counsel make every reasonable effort to resolve these outstanding issues without the necessity of further judicial intervention”
NEITHER OF THESE THINGS OCCURRED SO THAT MEANS THE JUDGES INSTRUCTIONS WERE NOT FOLLOWED
Actually one kind of did if you add a word

resolve these outstanding issues without CONSENT
 
Absolutely worth trying in fact I think the media is our only hope. If the question of being through the courts arises always remember that Judge Young specific instructions on the rulings including “subject to further argument and a determination respecting ithe issues of interest and costs of each action and the expiration of certain civil claims” also that “counsel make every reasonable effort to resolve these outstanding issues without the necessity of further judicial intervention”
NEITHER OF THESE THINGS OCCURRED SO THAT MEANS THE JUDGES INSTRUCTIONS WERE NOT FOLLOWED
Live tomorrow (Wednesday, January 10th, 2017) 11 am MST - Danielle Smith's talk show
Global News Radio 770 CHQR Danielle Smith at 11:00 am Mountain Standard Time
 
Tune in tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 to Global News Radio 770 CHQR Danielle Smith at 11:00 am Mountain Standard Time

Here is the link to listen live on the internet - but don't just listen call in - have YOUR VOICE heard

https://globalnews.ca/calgary/program/danielle-smith
If you are on a radio program, you have to focus on one thing. Northmont is greedy. They exploited a vague contract to hold leasees for ransom.

Northmont owns and built the property. Leasees paid 20,000$ up front and together all the operating costs plus, a management fee to Northmont. Then Northmont says they want the leasees to pay for a $40,000,000 renovation.

If we start talking about the problems with the lawyers or it being the lawyers' fault, we'll sound like a bunch of whiners.

Northmont is greedy. Mention the Panama Papers. That'll get them listening.
 
If you are on a radio program, you have to focus on one thing. Northmont is greedy. They exploited a vague contract to hold leasees for ransom.

Northmont owns and built the property. Leasees paid 20,000$ up front and together all the operating costs plus, a management fee to Northmont. Then Northmont says they want the leasees to pay for a $40,000,000 renovation.

If we start talking about the problems with the lawyers or it being the lawyers' fault, we'll sound like a bunch of whiners.

Northmont is greedy. Mention the Panama Papers. That'll get them listening.
I talked to a lawyer last night who said a forensic audit/review could be completed for about 10,000. Not by him but he could refer me. I do not have 10,000 but if 10 people had 1,000 or 20 people 500. Does anyone think this is feasible?
 
Agreed... I would jump in with others
I want to get more clarification as a comment has been made inquiring if an audit would have to be done by a lawyer representing the group or ordered by the court. Does anyone have an answer regarding this?
 
we should call the CRA to do an audit on them because i believe they are not following the rules of contracts and obligations to lease holders and who knows where all the money is going
 
all court proceeding for me are done, with the JEKE test case that should of been a class action on all behalf of MG members
 
Tune in tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 to Global News Radio 770 CHQR Danielle Smith at 11:00 am Mountain Standard Time

Here is the link to listen live on the internet - but don't just listen call in - have YOUR VOICE heard

https://globalnews.ca/calgary/program/danielle-smith

I'm sure you'll get your points across well, Truth. Not sure how much experience you have being interviewed on talk radio, so may I humbly offer a few tips:
>Be clear you are representing only yourself;
>Prepare well, including writing out your three key points and supporting messages;
>Anticipate the likely - and unlikely - questions and write out your responses;
>Be clear on your goal in doing this. What do you hope to gain? What specific action do you want to happen? Ex. Canada needs stronger consumer protection laws regarding timeshares...
>Prepare for criticism, dissenting views. Obviously the courts have spoken to this matter numerous times. An effective talk radio host, as you can expect Danielle Smith to be, will have researched this matter well and has likely lined up others (easy to think of one or two Calgary folks...) to address your points on air.
>Don't repeat a negative question in your reply. Redirect back to your key message.
>Be brief, succinct. State your key message then stop talking.
Good luck
 
The Timeshare Story

We are ordinary people who gave our family/children what we never had. We were proud of how hard we worked in our lives, and how far we had come. We gave them memories they will forever remember. The times we all sat together at the supper table after a day of golf. We eagerly put all our savings into a week vacation that we would have for our retirement, to watch our grandchildren enjoy what we gave our children. The moments with our husbands and wife's drinking coffee, and staring at the majestic mountains in the morning. That was then.....

Now our timeshare is no more, paid for, boarded up, and no longer allowed to use. Our retirement money will soon be gone, our family time no more, our quiet time, our safe place we called our second home ...where our children grew up...we will never see again.

Today our "timesharing" is spent not with our family, but with strangers on line who have become family. Like the neighbour next door to us throughout those years...The guy we said hi to as we unpacked our car that was full to the top. The woman we held the door for at the rec centre. The family of kids we let go ahead of us for pancake breakfast. No, we never expected these people to become our family, but God or someone knew we would need each other one day for support in this crises. This has given timesharing a new meaning. Together we will stand strong for what is right and fair. No matter what happens we are the winners in this battle, and can hold our heads high knowing we are good people, and kind. We would never bully or take away our fellow man's money or home. It's a honor timesharing with you...NEVER GIVE UP!
 
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The Timeshare Story

We are ordinary people who gave our family/children what we never had. We were proud of how hard we worked in our lives, and how far we had come. We gave them memories they will forever remember. The times we all sat together at the supper table after a day of golf. We eagerly put all our savings into a week vacation that we would have for our retirement, and to watch our grandchildren enjoy what we gave our children. The moments with our husbands and wife's drinking coffee, and staring at the majestic mountains in the morning. That was then.....

Now our timeshare is no more, paid for, boarded up, and no longer allowed to use. Our retirement money will soon be gone, our family time no more, our quiet time, our safe place we called our second home ...where our children grew up...we will never see again.

Today our "timesharing" is spent not with our family, but with strangers on line who have become family. Like the neighbour next door to us throughout those years...The guy we said hi to as we unpacked our car that was full to the top. The woman we held the door for at the rec centre. The family of kids we let go ahead of us for pancake breakfast. No, we never expected these people to become our family, but God or someone knew we would need each other one day for support in this crises. This has given timesharing a new meaning. Together we will stand strong for what is right and fair. No matter what happens we are the winners in this battle, and can hold our heads high knowing we are good people, and kind. We would never bully or take away our fellow man's money or home. It's a honor timesharing with you...NEVER GIVE UP!
Does any one know what happened to that post showing the same Judges,Lawyers Norton Rose and the Trustee in Corrupt BC that destroyed the timeshare contacts in Mexico Belize, and Hawaii.
 
I wonder how Robin Campbell former judge in Calgary, would do as a lawyer for timeshare group?
 
we should call the CRA to do an audit on them because i believe they are not following the rules of contracts and obligations to lease holders and who knows where all the money is going
I like this idea but will the CRA does this kind of thing?
 
I talked to a lawyer last night who said a forensic audit/review could be completed for about 10,000. Not by him but he could refer me. I do not have 10,000 but if 10 people had 1,000 or 20 people 500. Does anyone think this is feasible?
Funny how Geldert said it was way too expensive to do an audit. Have to wonder who he's working for.
 
Great program i hope you all are listening. And we have to keep our voices heard its wrong so much is wrong here
 
Please take the time to call in during the open part of Daniel's segment coming up soon 403-974-8255

Tell your story!!!
 
Great program i hope you all are listening. And we have to keep our voices heard its wrong so much is wrong here

Kudos to Truth Renaissance for being in the spotlight! You highlighted our problem well. Caller Ryan made an excellent point re major problem: judge finding we TS lease holders must pay for ALL costs! My heart goes out to the daughter who has landed into this horrific mess while her mom is in palliative care.
I don't care what the Courts say the law allows, Northwynd/Northmont must show compassion...
 
Kudos to Truth Renaissance for being in the spotlight! You highlighted our problem well. Caller Ryan made an excellent point re major problem: judge finding we TS lease holders must pay for ALL costs! My heart goes out to the daughter who has landed into this horrific mess while her mom is in palliative care.
I don't care what the Courts say the law allows, Northwynd/Northmont must show compassion...
 
Good job to the people who called in. Danielle seemed to grasp what was going on. Too bad we didn't do this months ago...

IF Northmont showed compassion at this point it would be a "burning bush" moment...but according to MG, they are out for blood, so don't expect that is going to happen.
 
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