24 Opposed, 1 in Favour: The Math That Tells the Real Story
At the July 7 public hearing on the Goldfinch data centre, Wheatland County council chambers were overflowing. Nearly 100 people […]
Council Process & Timeline
Council Process & Timeline
How the municipal process works: zoning bylaws, public hearings, development permits, and what council is deciding at each stage
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
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
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.
Council Process & Timeline
July 7 Public Hearing: What Residents Told Council
A concise recap of what residents raised at the July 7 hearing and why that record matters now.
Council Process & Timeline
What Council Is Deciding and Why It Matters
A plain-language guide to the current council decision stage and what residents should monitor next.