New report says Alberta power prices could spike because of Meta’s data centre. The company disputes the claim

For at least its first year, the Pembina Institute report says Meta’s data centre will draw entirely on the Alberta grid, using almost as much power as the city of Calgary. Its own plant, the Greenlight Electricity Centre, is not expected to be in service …

‘Tariffs, counter-tariffs harmful’ to Canada, U.S.: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

On Wednesday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the provincial government will work directly with small and medium-sized businesses and industry to understand the pressures faced by the federal government’s decision to match the United States tariffs …

Danielle Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centre development in Alberta

Open this photo in gallery:Albertans protest a proposed Meta AI data centre in Morinville on Aug. 2. Alberta's Technology Minister Nate Glubish was hit with criticism and demands for safeguards from locals at the first two town hall events.Amanda May …

Alberta’s Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centre development

EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her technology minister are set to take part in a virtual town hall tonight about developing artificial intelligence data centres in the province. It’s the third of four town halls the government has organized …

St8 Expands Content Footprint in Alberta and Ontario with Evolution

St8, a casino games aggregation and full-service tech company for the iGaming sector, has once again expanded its content footprint in Alberta and Ontario, Canada, through a tie-up with Evolution. Both Partners Focus on Growth in the Canadian market  As a …

Alberta Premier responds to latest round of U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith (Image Credit: EverythingGP Staff/Nathaniel Leigh) By Nathaniel Leigh U.S.-Canada trade War Aug 26, 2026 | 5:43 PM Premier Danielle Smith is against export taxes or curtailment of Alberta’s energy resources in the ongoing …

‘Conflict of rights’: Concerns raised after Alberta transgender player wins women’s golf championship in northern ...

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Sports Golf The Fort McMurray Golf Club came under heat last Friday, after an online post announcing a transgender player as winner in their 2026 Ladies' club championship Published Aug 27, 2026  •  Last updated …

In the news: Trade war accusations, Quebec election coming, and Alberta AI town hall

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Ottawa tweaks tariff reprisal after industry input Canadian businesses continue to weather U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest duties while they await the planned …

Alberta’s trade schools prepare for new student influx as labour shortages loom

Smith rejects cutting Alberta oil exports in tariff response

Alberta has formed a new cabinet committee, will launch an online portal and concierge service, and is assembling a business advisory committee as the Canada-U.S. trade dispute escalates, while Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting calls to tax or curtail …