Protests and Public Concerns Over AI Data Centres in Alberta
2026-08-10 | CAN | hazard | safety
Our take
Albertans plan protests against Meta's Sturgeon County data centre and its neighbors. The province is scheduling town halls.
The facts
In Alberta, protests are planned against the construction of large AI data centres, including Meta's facility in Sturgeon County, due to concerns about environmental impact, water use, and electricity demand. The provincial government is responding with public town halls and information sessions to address these issues.