Lynnview Ridge’s Warning for AI Data Centers | Calgary News

A haunting echo from Calgary’s past warns Alberta’s AI data center boom: the land where Lynnview Ridge once stood—home to 140 families—was poisoned by an Imperial Oil refinery, leading to years of legal battles, buyouts, and demolition. Now, that same land is being redeveloped for tech giants, raising alarms about unchecked industrial expansion. Former residents recall being ignored despite witnessing pollution, a pattern that could repeat with AI centers demanding massive energy and water, risking health and straining infrastructure. Experts urge a precautionary pause: don’t let corporate speed override community safety. The lesson? Don’t repeat history—know the cost before you build. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea751c58e078d850