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Aug 17, 2026
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Danielle Smith talks about a ‘digital refinery.’ What does that actually mean?
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Danielle Smith talks about a ‘digital refinery.’ What does that actually mean?
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17 AUGUST 2026
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How data centres could monetize Alberta’s abundant natural gas
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Five weeks after announcing a historic $13-billion Meta data centre deal, the Alberta government finds itself playing a bit of defence—or offence, depending on your point of view.
Premier Danielle Smith is trying to shape the debate around AI data centres before opponents define it, launching an information blitz and a series of town halls aimed at addressing concerns ranging from…
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