Bell and Saskatchewan government face criticism over 300 MW AI data centre deal near Regina
By
Tammy Robert
9d ago· 14 min readenOpinion
Summary
A critical analysis of Bell Canada Enterprises and the Saskatchewan government's announcement of a 300-megawatt AI data centre near Regina. The article argues that the $1.7 billion project, touted as a historic investment, actually sacrifices Saskatchewan farmland, democratic processes, and the provincial power grid to benefit American hyperscalers. The piece is skeptical of the political spin surrounding the announcement, particularly from Premier Scott Moe.
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bskyBell and Saskatchewan government face criticism over 300 MW AI data centre deal near Reginatammyrobert.substack.comKey quotes
· 5 pulledCanada's largest purpose-built AI facility
A $1.7 billion behemoth on 160 acres of what was once farmland in the RM of Sherwood, just south of Regina
Premier Scott Moe dubbed it a 'historic investment'
The largest data centre, once it's up and running, not only in the nation but one of the largest in the world
How many times have I told you: anytime Scott Moe says we're going
A deep dive on the data centre deal that has sacrificed Saskatchewan farmland, democracy, and our power grid for American hyperscalers
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