Data centre plan riles residents in Olds, Alta.
Synapse Real Estate Corp. wants to build a massive data centre complex in the northeast corner of Olds, Alta., as the province tries to cash in on the artificial intelligence boom. The town government sees an opportunity to boost its tax revenue and local employment, while many residents worry about pollution, noise, home values and safety. (July 6, 2026)
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