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Meta Walks Away From Olds Data Center | Calgary News
Meta’s $13 billion data center dream in Olds, Alberta, fizzled out in March 2026 after fierce local opposition, regulatory scrutiny, and unanswered technical questions from the Alberta Utilities Commission. Residents feared noise, emissions, and environmental impact, while regulators demanded proof of water use, power generation, and real-world precedents. Public backlash even joked the site should be closer to the premier’s office. With no land purchased and no construction underway, the project was officially shelved — leaving Olds to pivot toward other development opportunities, as the…
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