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Premier Smith risks UCP's rural support with AI data centre push Anger small town Alberta and it could bring the curtain down on Tory rule come the next election

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20.08.2026

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Premier Smith risks UCP's rural support with AI data centre push

Anger small town Alberta and it could bring the curtain down on Tory rule come the next election

Battling Ottawa Liberals and Edmonton NDPers comes naturally to Danielle Smith – facing off with angry folk in rural Alberta could prove much more challenging for our premier.

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