Well this is concerning. Saw this online. Plans to build a huge AI Data Centre in Strathcona County.
https://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Beacon-Heartland-AI-Data-Center-Hub/11493
The proponent is proposing to build a new data center known as the Beacon Heartland Artificial Intelligence Hub. This is one of the three campuses being built by Beacon Data Centers in the Edmonton region. The total capability of the project will be 960 MWe. Approvals are still being sought.
Location on map is not precise.
Municipality:
Strathcona County
Sector:
Industrial
Type:
Other Industrial
Schedule:
Estimated Cost:
N/A
Stage:
Proposed
Developer:
Beacon Data Centers
Project Website:
https://beacondatacenters.com/campuses/
Edit: the province made an error on their website stating this was to be in Strathcona County. It is actually Sturgeon County and the website has been updated.