Wonder Valley Project Under Fire | Calgary News

Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation held a contentious town hall in Grande Prairie to defend the massive Wonder Valley data center project, led by Kevin O’Leary — but locals walked away feeling unheard. With 300 attendees, the event featured a pre-recorded message from Danielle Smith and strict time limits on questions, sparking accusations of manipulation and disengagement. Critics like Casey Klein called it a “farce,” citing ignored concerns over water use, wildlife disruption, and agricultural impacts. Despite assurances about closed-loop cooling systems, key environmental questions went unanswered. Experts warn the project could worsen regional heating and introduce unnatural noise, while residents feel powerless as their land and resources are traded for tech development with minimal compensation. 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.Sources:https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/grande-prairie-townhall-wonder-valley-residents-concerns-directed-by-glubish-to-mlas More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c5d8652258926c5 Report issues to [email protected].