Premier Smith makes case for Canada to sold-out crowd of UCP supporters

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke to supporters, urging them to vote to keep Alberta in Canada in an upcoming referendum, despite some party members favoring separation. She also highlighted provincial autonomy with other referendum questions and celebrated economic achievements, like investment in energy projects. Meanwhile, Canada is seeing a boom in large data centers, especially in Alberta, which is attracting criticism from local residents concerned about their environmental impact like energy and water use. World Cup security costs are also rising for Canadian host cities due to global instability and FIFA's demands. These issues show ongoing tensions between economic development, provincial rights, and public concerns.

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