Alberta First Nation voices ‘grave concern’ over Kevin O’Leary’s proposed $70B AI data centre – CBC
Jan 16, 2025
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation concerned about environmental impact of Wonder Valley
An ambitious plan from celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary to build the “world’s largest” AI data centre in northern Alberta is facing opposition from a First Nation in the region.
In December, O’Leary Ventures announced plans to build Wonder Valley, a $70-billion data centre in the Municipal District of Greenview, near Grande Prairie.
The project has been widely praised, including by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Its location would put it on traditional territory of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.
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