550,000 Gallons a Day: The Water Question Diode Isn’t Answering
Five hundred and fifty thousand gallons. Every single day. That is what a hyperscale data centre of this size — […]
Farmland & Water
Treaty Rights & Indigenous Consultation
What Treaty 7 Rights Mean for This Decision — and Why Council Should Pause
The duty to consult is not a paperwork exercise. It is a constitutional obligation — and it has real consequences
Treaty Rights & Indigenous Consultation
Has Anyone Talked to Treaty 7? The Missing Consultation in the Goldfinch Proposal
Wheatland County is Treaty 7 territory. That is not a historical footnote — it is a legal fact with real
Council Process & Timeline
After Council Says Yes — What Happens to All Those Promises?
The public hearing is where promises get made. The development permit is where they get forgotten. You sat through hours
Council Process & Timeline
Zone Now, Study Later: What Diode’s Own FAQ Tells Us About Their Promises
Diode Ventures has an FAQ page. We read it carefully — every page, every linked document. What we found is
Precedent & Comparisons
We Looked for a Data Centre Success Story. Here Is What We Found.
We wanted to believe the promises. So we went looking for proof that data centres deliver lasting benefits to rural
Economic Impact
100 Jobs for 576 Acres: Is This Really a Good Deal for Wheatland County?
Right now, this 576 acres produces food. It supports families. It keeps dollars moving in our community. Diode wants to
Council Process & Timeline
What Wheatland County Should Require Before Approving This Data Centre
At the July 7 public hearing, councillors heard 24 residents speak in opposition to Bylaws 2025-32 and 2025-34. One resident
Climate & Environment
The 400,000-Home Space Heater: How a Hyperscale Data Centre Would Change Our Local Climate
Imagine a space heater the size of a small town, running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365
Council Process & Timeline
Alberta Data Centre Push and Local Decision Authority
Alberta is promoting data-centre investment while municipalities retain land-use authority; practical outcomes depend on approval details and conditions.