Alberta courts Meta's $13-billion data centre as regulator blocks project in Olds

Alberta is welcoming Meta's proposed $13-billion data centre campus north of Edmonton, announced in July. Yet a provincial regulator rejected a data centre project in Olds over its proximity to homes. Premier Danielle Smith's government launched four town halls to find "blind spots" in existing rules. Technology Minister Nate Glubish faced residents demanding stronger safeguards at the first two sessions.