Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) has filed three judicial reviews related to the proposed $70-billion Wonder Valley data centre campus south of Grande Prairie, Alta.

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A Utah State University physicist has raised concerns about the environmental impact of a proposed $70-billion data centre in Alberta, stating it would release the equivalent of 23 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs worth of energy daily as heat waste into the boreal forest. The project, known as Wonder Valley and backed by Kevin O'Leary, would be located approximately 42 kilometers south of Grande Prairie in the Municipal District of Greenview. The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) has filed for a judicial review of the project's exemption from a provincial environmental impact assessment, arguing that the scale of the project demands a full assessment. The physicist, Robert Davies, who conducted a preliminary analysis for SLCN, noted that the facility would generate around 18 gigawatts of heat daily and approximately 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, exceeding four percent of Canada's total emissions. Davies emphasized that current environmental regulations were not designed for projects of this magnitude, stating that permits only check specific parts while assessments evaluate the whole project. Alberta's Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas maintains that an environmental impact assessment is not required, citing the use of standard, proven power and water systems. However, SLCN's lawyer, Orlagh O'Kelly, argues that the project's unprecedented scale necessitates more rigorous discussion and consultation. The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is also engaged in another court battle with O'Leary Digital, following a judge's dismissal of the company's attempt to strike down a judicial review on consultation and water rights. Chief Sheldon Sunshine of SLCN stated that while the nation has built productive relationships with other oil and gas developers, the Wonder Valley project has been particularly problematic since its announcement. The project has prompted significant community concern, with residents raising issues about water usage, power rates, and environmental impacts. O'Leary Digital's CEO, Paul Palandjian, stated the company is committed to consultation and engagement with Indigenous communities while following the regulatory process.

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Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) of Treaty 8 territory in Alberta is asking for two new judicial reviews of provincial decisions related to Wonder Valley, Kevin O'Leary's nine-gigawatt artificial inte...

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) of Treaty 8 territory in Alberta is asking for two new judicial reviews of provincial decisions related to Wonder Valley, Kevin O'Leary's nine-gigawatt artificial inte...

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) of Treaty 8 territory in Alberta is asking for two new judicial reviews of provincial decisions related to Wonder Valley, Kevin O'Leary's nine-gigawatt artificial inte...

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) of Treaty 8 territory in Alberta is asking for two new judicial reviews of provincial decisions related to Wonder Valley, Kevin O'Leary's nine-gigawatt artificial inte...