“We know more than 5,000 people have signed a petition concerned about this data centre — they deserve answers because this community belongs to them,” Beck said.
"The reality is the Sask. Party has either been asleep at the switch on this development or intentionally ignorant. Either way, this isn’t leadership and people here deserve so much better from their local MLAs and Scott Moe.”
The contentious proposal at the former Valley View site centers around a 150-megawatt data centre, which surfaced in a June 9 application to amend the original concept plan for the area. Since then, significant concerns have been raised by residents regarding data sovereignty, environmental impacts, energy consumption, infrastructure requirements and the overall implications of the project for the community.
A public petition launched by Moose Jaw lawyer Jeff Deagle has gathered more than 5,000 verified signatures as of July 1.
Last week, Beck’s team launched its own petition and hundreds have already signed on to voice concerns about the project. Now, Beck herself and members of her team will be holding an open house to discuss the concerns of residents from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Sportsman Centre in Moose Jaw.
Beck said her team will continue pressing for transparency and accountability throughout the process.
"The proposed AI data centre at Valley View can only move forward with the confidence and buy-in of the people of Moose Jaw," Beck said. "That means being transparent, answering tough questions and ensuring local residents have a meaningful voice in decisions that will shape their community for decades to come.
“The Sask. Party isn’t doing the job. They’re too busy wining and dining and doling out hefty raises and sweetheart deals to their friends and insiders.
“We’re standing for people. We’re demanding change and telling people they don’t have to settle for this tired and out-of-touch government.”
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