Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta Invests CA$13B in Alberta's First Canadian Data Center

Published JUL 9

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Meta's CA$13B data center in Sturgeon County is a massive win for Alberta — 3,000 construction jobs, 300 permanent positions and up to 6% lower electricity bills for residents. The facility runs on 100% clean energy, uses zero water in its cooling system and pumps $60M into local roads and infrastructure. Alberta just became a serious global player in AI.

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Massive data centers bring 24/7 noise, local heat and enormous energy demand that strains grids and props up fossil fuels — Big Tech's renewable pledges don't hold up under scrutiny. Data Center Alley in Virginia shows exactly where this road leads: coal and gas dependence deepening while communities bear the costs. Alberta deserves better than becoming the next sacrifice zone for Silicon Valley's AI ambitions.

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