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A controversial AI data center project in Grande Prairie, Alberta, is sparking fierce backlash from locals worried about soaring electricity and water use, environmental neglect, and potential harm to wildlife and caribou. Critics blast the project for skipping a full environmental impact assessment, calling it a rushed move that ignores cumulative ecological damage. Concerns include noise pollution, wildfire risks, and soil degradation — all while the government labels public sessions as “engagements” to reassure residents. Two more meetings are set for August 27th (virtual) and September 11th (in-person) to address fears over land, water, and grid reliability.

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