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Attachment Concerned Residents

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Indus and Area Residents Group
Reference number: 97
Submitted: 2026-03-06 - 1:09 AM
Project phase: Planning
I am writing to express my formal opposition to the Beacon AI Centers Indus Project based on the following concerns: Regulatory Conflict: The project directly contradicts the SSRP’s mandate for sustainable water management and agricultural preservation. Public Health: The proximity (2 km) to the Indus School and Community Centre necessitates a federal review of cumulative air and noise emissions. Water Security: The daily draw of 1.5 million liters of potable water during a period of extreme regional drought is an unsustainable use of shared resources. Land Use: Redesignating Agricultural Heartland to a Special Industrial District sets a dangerous precedent for the loss of Alberta's food-producing land. Request: I request that the IAAC require a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that includes a Groundwater Impact Study and a Human Health Risk Assessment for the Hamlet of Indus. Sincerely, Elizabeth Barrett

Attachment Reference Proc. 30524 Beacon Data Ai Project - No2-Nox emissions

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Tom Shrake
Reference number: 96
Submitted: 2026-03-04 - 12:25 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
For your information the pollution plume of No2 which converts to Nox ( Nitric Acid & Nitrous Acid) when mixed with water/dew. With the current yearly estimate of 1,128 tons emitting from the plant and thermal inversions of roughly 90 odd days per year trapping the emissions to the ground it would far exceed the emission standards of Health Canada for daily exposure for the school & arena children & residents. The attached document will address a best practise way of removing some of the possible additional No2 which I understand could be forthcoming on top of this figure or at least migrate the issue slightly if the company practises best methods. Regards
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TO: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) ATTN: Tracy Lachine, Project Manager RE: Technical Information Request – Beacon AI Centers Indus Project (Reference #90121) Subject: Request for Mandatory Evaluation of Trigeneration and Waste Heat Recovery Alternatives As a concerned stakeholder regarding the Beacon AI Centers Indus Project, I am formally requesting that the Agency include a mandatory requirement in the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISG) for the proponent to evaluate a Combined Cooling, Heat, and Power (CCHP / Trigeneration) architecture as a "technically and economically feasible alternative means" under Section 22(1)(e) of the Act. RATIONALE FOR THE REQUEST: The current "Initial Project Description" (IPD) relies on a standard open-cycle design with dry-cooling radiators. This design creates a significant Parasitic Load Penalty during Alberta’s summer temperature peaks and winter inversions, leading to the reported emission of 1,128 to 1,297 tonnes of NOx annually. A Trigeneration (CCHP) system would utilize the high-grade waste heat from the 100 natural gas engines to drive Absorption Chillers. This technology is widely used in global industrial applications to provide cooling without the massive electrical draw required by standard air-cooling fans. THE PROPONENT MUST BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE: 1. Comparative Emissions Modeling: A side-by-side comparison of NOx, PM2.5, and CO2 emissions between the proposed dry-cooling design and a Trigeneration/Absorption Chilling design. 2. Parasitic Load Analysis: An hourly breakdown of "internal energy consumption" for cooling. Specifically, how many additional engines must be fired solely to power the cooling fans during a ...

Attachment Do Not Build AI Here

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Danny Nguyen
Reference number: 95
Submitted: 2026-03-01 - 12:16 AM
Project phase: Planning
Building AI data centres is a mistake. We cannot allow them to be built here, especially with the environmental factors that come into play. The water that they waste is an incredible amount, and Alberta needs what water they can get. Please do not allow tech companies to build, because it will be the firsr step to giving them more control than the public will ever wanr them to.

Attachment Unnecessary Use of Land

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Danica Hunt
Reference number: 94
Submitted: 2026-02-18 - 5:50 PM
Project phase: Planning
The residents of Rocky View County strongly oppose this project, as the use of land for an AI data center is unesscary, a waste of the communities water and does not benefit the community as a whole.

Attachment Tsuut'ina Nation – Summary of Issues and Next Steps for the Beacon AI Centers – Indus Project

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Tsuut'ina Nation
Reference number: 93
Submitted: 2026-02-13 - 6:31 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe
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TSUUT’INA NATION CONSULTATION DEPARTMENT Chief Joseph Big Plume Administration Building – 3rd Floor 9911 Chiila Boulevard Tsuut’ina, Alberta, Canada T3T-0E1 Telephone: 403-281-4455 Website: www.tsuutina.com 1 February 13, 2026 To: Holly Krien IAAC A/Senior Consultation Analyst Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Prairie and Northern Region 1145 – 9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4C3 Re: Beacon AI Data Centers Indus Project Danitada, The Tsuut’ina Nation has significant concerns regarding the proposed Beacon Data Centers Indus Project. While the project is presented as a means of reducing strain on the electrical grid and water resources, it would do so through increased on-site power generation, resulting in substantially higher air emissions and associated environmental impacts. In addition, the Nation understands that this project is part of a broader suite of at least five proposed developments by the same proponent. The fragmented regulatory and assessment approach applied to these projects creates an undue burden on First Nations consultation processes and limits the ability to meaningfully assess cumulative impacts of projects. This approach makes it difficult to see the full scope of development and prevents a clear understanding of how many data centers are planned and how their combined impacts could affect our traditional lands and rights. TSUUT’INA NATION CONSULTATION DEPARTMENT Chief Joseph Big Plume Administration Building – 3rd Floor 9911 Chiila Boulevard Tsuut’ina, Alberta, Canada T3T-0E1 Telephone: 403-281-4455 Website: www.tsuutina.com 2 Our concerns are: • ...

Attachment Beacon AI Centers Indus Project Open Information Request

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Robert Estes
Reference number: 91
Submitted: 2026-02-11 - 3:19 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Good Morning Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Team, I am writing to you today to express the local residents' concerns over the proposed Beacon AI Power Generation Center in the Indus, Rockyview County area of Alberta. There is little to no information that has been distributed to residents and the broader community pertaining to impact studies on local wildlife, residents and the environment. We have requested the below information directly from ELM Environmental who has been engaged by the project owner to act as their representative in the pre-construction consultation and we have yet to received any information in advance of the pending AUC decision later in February. We are actively pursuing this information and I wanted to formally register our inquiry with your governing body on record. We are a few of the many rural residents in the Indus area that will be affected by the Beacon AI Center - Indus Thermal Power Project. I am writing as a local landowner in the area southeast of the proposed Beacon AI Centers Indus Project site, located approximately 2 km northwest of Indus, Alberta, in Rocky View County. Our properties rely on the local water table for domestic use, livestock watering, and agricultural irrigation, and we are deeply concerned about the potential impacts of this 1,494 MW natural gas-fired power generation facility on our overall community. The project, as we understand it from online information and in-person info sessions, includes 100 natural gas reciprocating engine generators and ...

Attachment Open Letter: Strong Community Opposition to BeaconAI Data Centre and Indus Power Generation LP Thermal Power Plant

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Chris Nikkel
Reference number: 85
Submitted: 2026-02-09
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Please find attached an open letter submitted on behalf of myself, my family, and some concerned residents of the Indus, Alberta area, expressing our strong opposition to the proposed BeaconAI data centre and the Indus Power Generation LP thermal power plant. As outlined in the attached letter, these projects raise serious concerns regarding water supply and groundwater protection, air and noise impacts, traffic and road safety, property values, agricultural land loss, land-use compatibility, precedent-setting impacts, and the adequacy of public engagement. Many affected residents were not aware of public engagement sessions until late in the process, limiting meaningful participation on proposals with long-term and irreversible consequences for our community. Given the proximity of these developments to homes, farms, a school, and community recreation facilities, we respectfully request that cumulative environmental and social impacts be carefully considered, and that long-term water security, rural livability, and agricultural sustainability be prioritized in any decision-making. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. We appreciate your responsibility to represent and protect the interests of current and future residents of Rocky View County and Alberta . Sincerely,
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I am writing on behalf of myself, my family, and our concerned neighbours in the Indus, Alberta area to collectively express our strong opposition to the proposed BeaconAI data centre and the Indus Power Generation LP thermal power plant. Both projects are planned northwest of the hamlet of Indus, Alberta, within Rocky View County, and in close proximity to our homes, farms, and a local school. Many of us live within two kilometres of the proposed site, and our children attend school and many residents utilize the nearby recreation facility approximately 3 km away. These projects would directly and negatively affect our families, our water supply, property values, agricultural livelihoods, and the long-term livability and safety of our rural community. We are directing this open letter to municipal, provincial, and federal representatives because the implications of these proposals extend beyond a single jurisdiction and raise serious environmental, water, health, social, transportation, and land-use concerns. While the BeaconAI lands have been rezoned to Special – Data Center District (S-DAT) with an Area Structure Plan (ASP) developed specifically for that project, the proposed thermal power plant represents a significantly higher-impact, non-conforming use that falls outside the scope and intent of the approved zoning and ASP. Taken together, these proposals represent an unacceptable escalation of industrial intensity in a predominantly agricultural and rural residential area. 1. Precedent-Setting Implications Approval of either project—and especially approval of a thermal power plant on S-DAT-zoned land—would set a dangerous precedent that high-intensity, resource-heavy industrial ...

Attachment Scanned_20260206-1109.pdf

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Tom Shrake
Reference number: 89
Submitted: 2026-02-07 - 3:06 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Nicholas, I know I am a bit late but please find the letter from the nearby arena President please attach to my presntation just takes them awhile to respond Regards
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Attachment As you requested the map of the 77 1/4 sections

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Tom Shrake
Reference number: 88
Submitted: 2026-02-07 - 12:48 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Nicholas, This is starting to make more sense now they are not purchasing but sidelining the holders of this land or using them if they assign more licenses from the bow river by WID seniority at 66% purity versus 40% for highly saline langdon area. They can justify saying they have enough ground water for Langdon to compensate using these sections but at the cost of additional saline extraction & need for 26% more water. They are rushing all these deadlines and are trying to get it through by April 30th at the latest. This is to push through likely another water licence(I think the 750m3/day shown in Beacon Ai updated presentation) with the agreement of WID. The interesting thing is this 2-10 person company incorporated in 2025 doing this massive technical survey is being funded by Langdon waterworks for the (first stage) involving the redesignation. The person hired and employed by Langdon waterworks is on the volunteer boards (also with the president of Langdon waterworks) that will recommend the approval of this project, more than a bit dodgy. Regards
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Attachment 77 sections

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Tom Shrake
Reference number: 87
Submitted: 2026-02-06 - 11:14 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Nicholas, It is frustrating after spending some time linking the various players. I am going to meet with some of the leaders in the indus arena/school and give them a download of what is happening. Boucher (the 77 1/4 section guy I mentioned) volunteering to a committee that nobody pays attention to is suggesting to create a corridor from Langdon to Indus for water purposes, bring the WID to cover this area and bypass the regulation as they again extend their senior license. Get back to me I think you will find this more than interesting Regards,
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As the South Saskatchewan River Basin (SSRB) faces unprecedented water scarcity, the intersection of local water utilities, international private equity, and high-level politics has created a controversial "water bridge" for the Beacon AI "Indus Project." The following details the principals involved and their cross-relationships within the "77- section" development zone and the broader political landscape. 1. The Development Fixer: Alan Boucher (BLV Development Management) Alan Boucher is the central operative connecting the local utility to the land development required for the data centers. • Role: CEO and Founder of BLV Development Management. • Appointment: Appointed to the Langdon Technical Review Committee (TRC) in July 2025 as a representative for Langdon Waterworks. • The "77 Sections" Connection: Boucher is the primary proponent who presented the expansion of the Langdon Area Structure Plan (ASP) to include 77 quarter sections (~12,320 acres) for servicing. He is the public face of the technical studies used to justify pulling Western Irrigation District (WID) water into this expanded territory. 2. Principals & Cross-Relationships The table below maps the individuals controlling the water, the tech, and the land, highlighting their shared boards and associations. Name Role / Company Key Relationships & Shared Associations Alan Boucher CEO, BLV Development Management Shared Board: Sits on the Langdon TRC with Peter Loats (Langdon Waterworks) and Jeff Gibeau (WID). Association: Formerly a Regional Manager at Melcor Developments, a major Alberta developer with significant US holdings. Peter Loats President, Langdon Waterworks Direct Partner: Partnered with ...

Attachment Notification of Issuance - Summary of Issues

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Tom Shrake
Reference number: 86
Submitted: 2026-02-05 - 7:24 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
In case it does not show . Start you with the drought factor 1. Estimated Water Loss in the Indus Region(2025) In a normal year, the Indus area receives roughly 400–450 mm of precipitation, of which about 5% to 10% typically recharges the groundwater. During the 140-year record drought, Calgary saw as little as 9.6 mm of precipitation over the entire meteorological fall of 2025 a 90%+ drop in recharge. Volumetric Loss: Across a 100 km2 area centered on Indus, a 2-meter drop in a Paskapoo sand channel (assuming 15% effective porosity) represents a loss of roughly 30 billion liters of stored groundwater……Recovery Time 5-10 years ( Estimated) (While this specific phrasing is frequently found in Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (formerly Alberta Environment) internal briefings or local watershed management reports (such as those from the Oldman Watershed Council (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com Based on the scenario of a 30-billion-litre loss in 2025 and an estimated natural recovery time of 5-10 years, continuing to withdraw 545.5 million litres + (potential would significantly delay or prevent recovery). (Links in blue, a simple Ai can get you similar details 100km2 is an erratic sizing but gets you the general feel on how big the problem is). The second was for a article I read during the drought that the river was restricted by a agreement FITFIR(alberta priority rights system) senior and junior water right dependent on timing ...

Attachment Alberta Environment and Protected Areas - Provincial Authority Advice Record for the Beacon AI Centers Indus Project

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Administrator on behalf of Environment and Protected Areas
Reference number: 81
Submitted: 2026-01-27 - 5:51 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe
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1 Classification: Protected A Provincial Authority Advice Record Form #1: Authority and Summary of Issues Response requested by: January 26, 2026 Beacon AI Centers Indus Project – Indus Power CIAR No.: 90121 The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) encourages comments to be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page (Reference #90121) at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/90121?culture=en-CA. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact IAAC using the information provided below for assistance. Ministry/Agency: Environment and Protected Areas Primary Contact Name: Karen Tomashavsky, Approvals Program Manager, Regulatory Programs Branch Email: karen.tomashavsky@gov.ab.ca Phone: 780-644-8095 Alternate Contact Name: Erika Akkerman, Environmental Assessment Coordinator, Regulatory Programs Branch Email: Erika.akkerman@gov.ab.ca Phone: 780-422-9727 Please complete this form. 1. Would your ministry/agency participate in the federal impact assessment process for this project? If so, provide the information of the main point of contact. No 2. Will your jurisdiction be undertaking a review and analysis of the project? Would your jurisdiction participate in a cooperative review of the project information? ...

Attachment Please do not build here!

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Beaconsfield Animal Services
Reference number: 79
Submitted: 2026-01-26 - 11:55 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Please do not build a power plant using natural gas in nature to power AI! ?I noticed a lot of wildlife live here. ?????Please preserve the trees at this location. Please do not harm animals with this project. Please do not use animal testing for pollution and effluent monitoring. https://www.change.org/p/stop-testing-sewer-water-on-laboratory-fish ?Please work with the Canadian Centre for the Alternatives to Animal Methods. https://www.uwindsor.ca/ccaam/ Please only use non lethal ways to live with geese, beavers, and other wildlife. Develop a Living With Coyotes program with the animal welfare organization Coyote Watch Canada. www.coyotewatchcanada.com Please only use non lethal ways to manage wildlife. There are humane, non lethal ways to deal with beavers. Here's a great resource. https://thefurbearers.com/downloads/PDFs/Beaver%20Book%20-%202019-10-08%20The%20Fur-Bearers.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1fP2wOYQKbWREX0E5QzYBhZLf9VjwMov3p37Vh8ToW1-NeQvAoVATZhEg%0A%0A https://www.change.org/p/stop-banff-from-killing-animals-after-conflicts https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/humanely-scare-away-canada-geese https://www.canadageese.org/nlcontrol.html https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/humane-goose-control-pdf.pdf https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-about-canada-geese This company makes non lethal products. https://margosupplies.com/ca-en/ ? Conventional rodent control uses cruel methods. The companies use glue traps, and snap traps, which, like legholds, can cause injury. They also use rodenticide, which kills slowly and kills many non target ...

Attachment Comment on the Beacon Data Centers Project Initial Project Description

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Otipemisiwak Métis Government
Reference number: 78
Submitted: 2026-01-26 - 6:17 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Please see attached comments by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government on the Beacon Data Centers Project Initial Project Description.
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January 26th, 2026 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada RE: Comment on the Summary of the Initial Project Description for the Beacon Data Centers Indus Project Project Title/Name: Beacon Data Centers Indus Project Proponent: Indus Power Generation LP and its general partner, Northbridge Power GPC Inc. (Indus Power), Due: January 26th, 2026 Summary Indus Power Generation LP and its general partner, Northbridge Power GPC Inc. (Indus Power), is proposing to construct, own and operate an electricity generation facility within a data center campus in an Industrial area in Rocky View County. While the location of this project does not fall within the four harvesting areas established by Alberta’s Métis Harvesting Policy (2018), it does occur in an area known for being a contemporary hunting and harvesting locale for Métis citizens in and around Calgary. Direct impacts to Métis rights and interests from the main project footprint appear to be limited, given that it is located on private land. However, we have concerns that ancillary infrastructure works – some of which may have direct impacts on water bodies, Crown land and wildlife – are not detailed in the Initial Project Description (“IPD”) and are thus difficult to assess. The power plant which is the subject of the IPD is meant to support a proposed data center, however, without sufficient information on the plans for the data center itself as well as ancillary infrastructure, it is difficult to assess the overall benefits, risks (including cumulative impacts), and potential Section 35 rights impacts of the project. We must also note our continued exclusion by the Government of Alberta on consultation for this project, which means ...

Attachment Siksika Nation's Comments on the Summary of the Initial Project Description: Beacon AI Centers Indus Project

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Siksika Nation
Reference number: 77
Submitted: 2026-01-26 - 5:38 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Please find the attached comments from Siksika Nation on the Initial Project Description for Beacon AI Centers Indus Project, dated January 26, 2026.
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SIKSIKA NATION TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION SIKSIKA CONSULTATION OFFICE PO BOX 1100, SIKSIKA, ALBERTA T0J3W0 January 26, 2026 VIA EMAIL: Beacon-Indus@iaac-aeic.ga.ca Beacon AI Centers Indus Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 1145-9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3 Dear Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Re: Siksika Nation Comments on the Summary of the Initial Project Description: Beacon AI Centers Indus Project I write as Consultation Coordinator for Siksika Nation (“Siksika”) to provide comment on the Initial Project Description (“IPD”) submitted by Beacon AI Centers (the “Proponent”) regarding its proposed Indus Project (the “Project”). 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A federal impact assessment is required for this Project. (a) This Project introduces new, novel, and significant adverse risks to Blackfoot traditional territory. These issues will go unaddressed under Alberta’s regulatory process if the Impact Assessment Agency (“IAAC”) does not order an impact assessment. Beyond the impact to reserve lands and the concerns about human health and access to water, we also have concerns about Alberta’s ability to address cumulative impacts of industrial development. (b) The Project will introduce significant greenhouse gas emissions into the environment and is a serious obstacle to Canada achieving its key GHG emission targets. (c) There is an important role for the IAAC in this process both to fill the gaps in Alberta’s regulatory regime as it relates to Indigenous peoples and Aboriginal and Treaty rights and to ensure impacts on areas of federal jurisdiction are properly assessed. (d) The existing impacts in Blackfoot traditional territory mean a close look must be given ...

Attachment Blood Tribe/Kainai Comments on the Summary of the Initial Project Description: Beacon AI Centers Indus Project

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Blood Tribe/Kainai
Reference number: 76
Submitted: 2026-01-26 - 4:58 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Please find the attached comments from Blood Tribe/Kainai on the Initial Project Description for Beacon AI Centers Heartland Project, dated January 26, 2026
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January 26, 2026 VIA EMAIL: Beacon-Indus@iaac-aeic.ga.ca Beacon AI Centers Indus Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 1145-9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3 Dear Impact Assessment Agency of Canada: Re: Blood Tribe/Kainai Comments on the Summary of the Initial Project Description: Beacon AI Centers Indus Project I write as Consultation Coordinator for Blood Tribe/Kainai (“Kainai”) to provide comment on the Initial Project Description (“IPD”) submitted by Beacon AI Centers (the “Proponent”) regarding its proposed Indus Project (the “Project”). 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A federal impact assessment is required for this Project. (a) This Project introduces new, novel, and significant adverse risks to Blackfoot traditional territory. These issues will go unaddressed under Alberta’s regulatory process if the Impact Assessment Agency (“IAAC”) does not order an impact assessment. Beyond the impact to human health and access to water, we also have concerns about Alberta’s ability to address cumulative impacts of industrial development. (b) The Project will introduce significant greenhouse gas emissions into the environment and is a serious obstacle to Canada achieving its key greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emission targets. (c) There is an important role for the IAAC in this process both to fill the gaps in Alberta’s regulatory regime as it relates to Indigenous peoples and Aboriginal and Treaty rights and to ensure impacts on areas of federal jurisdiction are properly assessed. (d) The existing impacts in Blackfoot traditional territory mean a close look must be given to ensure this Project does not infringe our Aboriginal and Treaty rights. The governments of Alberta and Page 2 ...

Attachment Formal Technical Objection – Beacon AI Indus and Heartland Projects

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: CyberCloud-AI Ltd
Reference number: 75
Submitted: 2026-01-26 - 2:51 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
On behalf of CyberCloud-AI Ltd, an Indigenous technology company and an approved AI supplier to the Canadian Federal Government, we formally object to the Beacon AI Indus and Heartland projects as currently proposed. These hyperscale developments present unacceptable environmental, cultural, jurisdictional, and governance risks, including: 1. Water Use & Carbon Emissions These projects propose an extraordinary combined draw of approximately 3,000 m³/day of potable water, alongside massive long-term natural gas combustion (over 503 TJ/day total fuel burn). This scale of extraction threatens Alberta’s watershed systems, including downstream impacts to Indigenous harvesting, ecological integrity, and provincial climate commitments. 2. Crown Consultation Failure The proponent relies on an Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO) determination suggesting that formal consultation is not required because the projects are located on private land. This position is fundamentally flawed. The Crown Duty to Consult is triggered by potential impacts on Treaty and Section 35 rights, regardless of land ownership. Projects of this magnitude cannot proceed without meaningful consultation with affected Nations and communities. 3. Digital Sovereignty & Foreign Jurisdiction Risk These facilities are designed as foreign-controlled hyperscale infrastructure, raising serious concerns regarding Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Canadian ...

Attachment Residents in Alberta do not want this data center

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Cindy Sutley
Reference number: 74
Submitted: 2026-01-25 - 10:12 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
I strongly oppose this data center as a resident of Alberta. AI data Centers use millions of gallons of water every single day, equivalent to a town with tens of thousands of people. The water in Alberta should not be used in this way.

Attachment Alberta does not need this

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Katrina Sutley
Reference number: 73
Submitted: 2026-01-25 - 10:01 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
There are many concerns regarding this data center. First and foremost AI is not yet profitable. Investing Alberta's resources into a product that is losing millions in investment dollars every year is a waste of our tax dollars. Secondly, data centers use extremely high amounts of water and energy. How will water be allocated in times of drought? To the farmers and locals or to this center? This is an environmental and monetary risk and Alberta doesn't need it.

Attachment Public Comment on the Beacon AI Centers Indus Project

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Ashleigh Flisberg
Reference number: 72
Submitted: 2026-01-25 - 4:51 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Please see the attached PDF for my full public comment on the Beacon AI Centers Indus Project. Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
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Public Comment on the Beacon AI Centers Indus Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) Project Reference No. 90121 Introduction I am submitting this comment in response to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s request for public input on the Summary of the Initial Project Description for the Beacon AI Centers Indus Project (“Indus”). This submission identifies material uncertainties and potential impact-assessment triggers related to project characterization, on-site power-generation assumptions, drought-stressed baseline conditions, water quantity and quality, cumulative effects, emergency management, public utility impacts, long-term liability, and sustainability. The purpose of this comment is not to prejudge outcomes, but to ensure that relevant impacts are fully assessed, appropriately scoped, and supported by enforceable mitigation and verification measures. Project Characterization and Scale The Indus Project is described as a large, long-lived data-centre development supported by a new on-site natural gas–fired power-generation facility, including multiple gas generators and associated infrastructure. The inclusion of dedicated on-site power generation materially alters the project’s interaction with regional infrastructure, air emissions, water use, emergency response, and cumulative effects, and therefore warrants integrated assessment rather than being treated as an ancillary component. Several foundational aspects of project design — including generator configuration, fuel supply, cooling approaches, emissions controls, and water-use pathways — are described at a high level or deferred to later stages. Given the scale and duration of the project, these elements are decision-relevant and ...

Attachment Ongoing Water & Litter Concerns

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Colwell-Allen Landowners
Reference number: 71
Submitted: 2026-01-25 - 3:48 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
As the owners of the productive farm land immediately due south of the proposed Beacon Data Campus and its "behind the fence" Indus Power Generation LP facility, we are in ongoing communications with Rocky View County, and the proponents of the project. It remains the family's wish that our farm land remains fertile, free of construction & roadside litter, and that natural sources of water, be they from acquifers or wetlands, be preserved and life-giving for future generations farming and living in the county. We will continue to monitor and meet with the proponents to ensure all precautions are planned, taken, and followed to keep our two quarter sections growing healthy food for Canadians and the world to eat.

Attachment Public Comment on the Summary of the Initial Project Description Project: Beacon AI Centers Indus Project (Reference #90121)

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Thomas Shrake
Reference number: 70
Submitted: 2026-01-24 - 4:01 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
January 24, 2026 To whom it may concern, I am writing to formally submit my concerns regarding the proposed Beacon AI Centers Indus Project · Junior Water License Vulnerability: The project’s reliance on a 2025/2026 junior water allocation from the Bow River system (via Langdon Waterworks) poses a critical risk. Under the Alberta Water Act and the Master Agreement on Apportionment, this "Junior" license is subject to mandatory suspension if the Bow River falls below the Water Conservation Objective (WCO) of 45 m3/s. During the 2025 drought, the river hovered within 3 m3/s of this "kill switch." The Agency must assess the viability of a project that could be legally ordered to cease operations during the very peak of summer heat when cooling needs are highest. · Competition for Potable Water: The project’s daily draw of 1,500 m3 (approx. 0.4 million gallons) comes from the same treated potable system that supplies the Hamlet of Langdon including future expansions . In severe drought conditions (Stage 3 or 4), this places industrial cooling in direct competition with human health, sanitation, and residential needs. That the Town of Langdon future expansions are affected due to fact that Langdon’s new water agreement was signed after Beacon’s agreement which under Alberta law FITFIR both ground water/river draws must satisfy Beacon data first in the event of another drought . · Fire Protection and System Pressure: The project includes an ...

Attachment Opposition to Beacon AI Proposed Data Center Power Generation near Indus, Alberta mainly due to water use and governance

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: M. Wright
Reference number: 69
Submitted: 2026-01-23 - 2:56 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
I strongly oppose the proposed Beacon AI data center power generation project near Indus due to its significant strain on local resources and community impact. The facility’s anticipated high water consumption poses a serious risk to regional water security, especially in an area already vulnerable to drought conditions. Little oversight and transparency is being given to this project's proposed water use (1500 cubic meters) and impact on local groundwater levels and availability (again, in a closed watershed basin with mainly irrigated agriculture and is prone to drought). Additionally, the massive electricity demand required to power AI operations could increase grid pressure, raise energy costs for residents, and undermine sustainability goals. Beyond resource concerns, this project threatens the quality of life for the local community, introducing industrial-scale infrastructure that may disrupt rural character, increase noise, and potentially affect property values. The cumulative environmental footprint, which includes water depletion, energy overuse, and associated emissions, far outweighs any claimed benefits. I urge decision-makers to slow down the planning process, pursue additional public and technical consultation, and prioritize responsible development that safeguards water, energy, and community well-being over speculative “AI-driven” projects. Natural resources are far more valuable and should be protected for the benefit of communities and ...

Attachment Opposition to Proposed Data Centre Due to Water Security and Governance Risks

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Crystal Pelletier
Reference number: 68
Submitted: 2026-01-20 - 12:36 AM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
I oppose the proposed siting of this data centre at this location due to serious concerns about water security, environmental stewardship, and long-term governance. Calgary and the surrounding region have been experiencing recurring drought conditions, reduced mountain snowpack, and repeated water shortage advisories in recent years, prompting ongoing and prospective water restrictions. The City’s own drought planning and restriction frameworks acknowledge that river flows and source water are under increasing stress, requiring more conservative, resilience-focused water management. In this context, introducing a large, continuous industrial water user such as a data centre is misaligned with the region’s stated goals of drought preparedness and sustainable water use.[1][2][3][4][5] Data centres are recognized globally as significant water consumers, primarily for cooling, with even medium-sized facilities using tens of millions of gallons of water annually. This demand often competes directly with municipal, agricultural, and ecosystem needs, especially during hot and dry periods when water supply is already constrained. When precipitation is low and snowpack is reduced, the priority must be maintaining secure water access for households, agriculture, and wildlife, rather than expanding high-demand industrial uses.[6][7][8][9] There is also a governance and ownership risk that has not been clearly addressed. Public discussion in Alberta has increasingly included scenarios related to greater provincial autonomy or even separation. In any scenario of constitutional or jurisdictional change, questions would arise about who ultimately owns, regulates, and benefits from this data ...

Attachment This should absolutely not be allowed

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Allison Walters
Reference number: 65
Submitted: 2026-01-17 - 1:57 AM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
As an IT professional, an Albertan, and a human being I thoroughly oppose this data centre on every level. Professionally, I've reviewed large amounts of research by experts, tried the technology myself, and seen the effect it's having on the work produced and the industry - the vast majority of what are marketed as "AI" systems (namely Generative AI/systems built on LLMs) are worse than useless. They are a "solution" in search of a problem; they just make more work and wasted time for the people who know what they're doing, cleaning up after it. There are completely obscene and unsustainable amounts of money being poured into them that can never possibly pay off, which in turn is decimating genuinely useful parts of the industry. They have inherent limitations that can literally not be overcome, regardless of scale. This bubble will absolutely pop, and it will be huge. On the local level, this region has experienced frequent drought conditions in recent years, making the water usage for an AI data centre unsustainable. As well, data centres have been shown to only result in a slight uptick in jobs whilst they're being built, with minimal impact after that - nowhere near enough return economically for this to make sense. Lastly and most importantly, on the human and societal level - GenAI/LLMs are deeply unethical. They have huge environmental impact (that will only get worse, not better); they are being used to further income inequality by funneling more money to corporate board rooms and C-suites (as well as things like helping companies raise rents and falsely accusing people of crimes); they further suppress ...

Attachment This is a horrible idea.

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Kenan Doucette
Reference number: 63
Submitted: 2026-01-16 - 6:05 AM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Alberta as a province cannot support an AI data centre, and honestly, AI economy is a bubble increasingly close to bursting. This would be a waste of money, resources, and be incredibly damaging to the environment. Canada does not need these data centres.

Attachment I oppose

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Ash Dorren
Reference number: 62
Submitted: 2026-01-15 - 10:39 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
I strongly oppose the Beacon AI Centers Indus Project. AI Data Centres require a vast amount of water to operate, and as such are a huge strain on the environment. As well, the water system is already strained, with Calgary having faced two water usage advisories in the last couple years. As well, these data centres produce a lot of noise and vibrations that would disturb and/or drive away both wildlife and local residents, disrupting Albertan citizens. The detriments far outweigh any possible economic gains.

Attachment I Oppose the Beacon AI Centers Indus Project.

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Ava Wetzel
Reference number: 61
Submitted: 2026-01-15 - 9:38 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
I strongly oppose the Beacon AI Centers Indus Project. I oppose its construction and I oppose its very concept. Calgary's water supplies are unstable and at the present moment, we're under an order to conserve water; the construction of a data centre, especially one used for generative AI, would put immense strain on an already inadequate water system. Alberta's climate, including in the Calgary area, is getting drier, and a data centre would contribute to that. The impacts of a data centre on local climate and infrastructure would put more strain on farmers, and with the opposition to oil and gas from climate activists (and climate activism has been gaining ground due to the damages that LLMs cause), Alberta's economy cannot afford to knock out a supporting pillar. Do not proceed with this project.

Attachment Opposition to Data Centres in Alberta

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Donna Busque
Reference number: 60
Submitted: 2026-01-15 - 9:33 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
This is the same comment that I posted in the input for the proposed Heartland data centre. Given the past few years of increasingly intense heat and drought experienced by this province during summer months, and the ever increasing cost of electricity, it is unconscionable that the government of Alberta and Canada are even considering allowing the energy and resource sucking monstrosity known as data centres to be built in this province. Even the advocates of these centres recognize the strain these operations put on the local resources. Beyond initial construction and a handful of jobs after the fact, any benefit to the presence of the data centre leaves the community where it is creating the damage and the people living next to them are left to work around them. The only people strongly advocating for data centres are the organizations or individuals who are growing their wealth off the environmental damage, health risks and inconvenience of the people in the communities where they exist.

Attachment Concerning Environmental Impact

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Rudy Patterson
Reference number: 59
Submitted: 2026-01-15 - 1:31 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
A project like this does little to nothing to benefit Albertans and only serves to make the rich richer. It has been well documented that AI data centres consume unsustainable amounts of water to run and disturb local wildlife with sound and vibration. No one but large corporations and capital investors are asking for this to be created and it's frankly ridiculous that we're even considering supporting it. Like others have said, there is no job creation and only environmental harm. This is so transparently profit motivated, is shameful.

Attachment Unnecessary waste of resources

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Kaine Leikeim
Reference number: 58
Submitted: 2026-01-15 - 12:18 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
An AI data center would be a waste of every resource put into it, money, jobs, land, and water. It would be a waste of money that should be used to fund our already crippled public services, money that the province frankly cannot spare on something that does not provide any real benefit to the communities it would purportedly serve. Sure the government can argue it would create jobs, but they do not say the quiet part that these jobs are probably going to be temporary. Other buildings can take it's place so builders would not suffer if the proposal is rejected, but AI's whole draw for a lot of corporations and businesses is to REDUCE labor costs and take over jobs that many people could fill. It would be a waste of land for the simple reason that it could be utilized for community spaces, whether it is an outdoor space or a shopping center, or residential growth. An AI data center would take up space that could block other developments that would better serve the people who live in the area. Lastly it is a gross waste of water resources that are already strained. Water use restrictions have become so much more common in recent years due to drought conditions, aging infrastructure, and the wildfires that are unfortunately a given thing when temperatures begin to rise. Water is a vital resource and when there are communities that do not have access to clean drinkable water, such as indigenous communities, the province cannot commit to infrastructure that would only increase that scarcity. Lastly there is no clear reports on the impact data centers have on water pollution, which is concerning when our government cannot even seem to manage the clean up of water from oil ...

Attachment Put money into our healthcare sector not this.

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Luke Le
Reference number: 57
Submitted: 2026-01-15 - 3:40 AM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
How about not put the peoples Tax money into AI, How about actually do something that will help the people in this city like better transit or healthcare? Why are we spending money in places where the people of this city didn't ask for? Having an AI Data center isn't a good idea. Our power grid can't handle something this massive especially when we had a power grid crisis in 2024 when we had extreme cold weather. Even if its not winter putting more Strain on our power infrastructure is not a good idea. And if this were to even pass or green lite we as calgarians are paying for it out of our hard earned money. While our cost of living keeps going up. So no. Please put our tax money and resources in existing services in the city instead of something like a AI data Center.

Attachment Strongly opposed to this project

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Melissa Ta
Reference number: 56
Submitted: 2026-01-14 - 10:03 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Albertans do NOT need an AI data center built here. We have other pressing issues right now that need more attention, such as in Calgary, where we need to fix and improve our main water pipe systems as they're old and may break again. Not to mention, the water and electricity usage concerns this data center will use. It will heavily increase the use of both resources and create future problems that could be avoided if this is not built. Its not worth lowering our quality of life to build and keep such a building operational, at all.

Attachment Albertans DO NOT want CSAM generators in our province

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Harrison Bentley
Reference number: 55
Submitted: 2026-01-14 - 12:58 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Alberta in general is already dealing with consistent droughts, hundreds if not thousands of forest fires yearly, and municipal electricity demands that are already not being met by the power companies who only seek to wring every possible cent from Albertans. Why would we want to have one of these environmental disasters in our backyard when we can look south of the border and see how they have already wreaked havoc on the communities that have been taken advantage of. AI data center growth in America is causing significant issues, including massive strain on power grids, huge water consumption (threatening local supplies), rising energy bills for residents, local pollution (noise/air), and environmental justice concerns. We dont want to have our limited water taken away like the residents of Mansfield, Georgia, who have had their water supply DESTROYED by a Meta AI datacenter. We don't want to have our air poluted like the citizens of Memphis, Tennese , who have seen a sharp increase of hospitaizations due to the rampant air poution from Musk's xAI data center. We dont want the noise polution like the citizens of Loudoun County, Virginia, who can't even open their windows on a hot night due noise exceeding 90 decibles coming from the Amazon data center Also, with generative AI being actively used to generate and distribute CSAM, the idea of having a data center in our province DISGUSTS ME! Keep AI slop centers out of our province! PUT PEOPLE OVER AI! FUND PROJECTS THAT WILL STRENGTHEN OUR POWER GRIDS, NOT DRAIN THEM! WORK TO PROTECT OUT LIMITED WATER SUPPLY!

Attachment Great Risk for Little Benefit

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Davis See
Reference number: 54
Submitted: 2026-01-14 - 11:36 AM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Data centres are environmentally risky, resource-intensive sites that provide very few job opportunities while passively generating capital for the already wealthy. Alberta would see little to no benefit from this, certainly not enough to outweigh what it would be putting in, especially considering how precarious the province's water situation is already. I believe this project is a bad idea that has a good chance of making life worse for Albertans and very little chance of making it better.

Attachment comment on indus data center

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Rowan Fehr
Reference number: 53
Submitted: 2026-01-14 - 3:12 AM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
I would like to submit that I disapprove of the proposed AI data center. Centers like this are intensely water-heavy, and especially with recent water issues in the city of calgary and with longer term near drought conditions in southern alberta as a whole, building a center that would take such a toll on water use and the environment would be detrimental. I do not believe it is worth the potential downsides for a data center that would supply a tool that is at best, ineffective for most large scale uses, and at worst, actively harmful.

Attachment Our limited water should be for HUMANS

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Angela Bentley
Reference number: 52
Submitted: 2026-01-14 - 2:28 AM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
The Calgary water main is in shambles and keeps breaking. It needs a massive amount of repairs and replacements just to maintain the water needs of the current population. Adding a power-hungry, water-polluting AI slop house onto the already overburdened water and power systems is the worst possible thing you can do. Is the plan to tell citizens to ration water during the increasingly hot summer months so the datacentre doesn't get too warm? Are you going to have rolling blackouts for residential buildings to prioritize the datacentre? Because the companies who would run such a datacentre would absolutely demand those things to happen and citizens WILL DIE from such demands. AI companies do not care about the human impact of their slop factories. AI as a technology is not worth the human impact that this would have. Don't waste our tax dollars on something so stupid and harmful. Invest in city infrastructure repairs and improvements. Invest in citizens, not AI

Attachment DISAGREE

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Rhyann Smith
Reference number: 51
Submitted: 2026-01-13 - 9:06 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
I highly disagree with this project. We know from other data centers that they take up a lot of space, use up a ridiculous amount of water and citizens have to pay for the increased energy usage. We do not need this data center. Period. Let's work on getting Indigenous Reservations clean drinking water.

Attachment Poor Tradeoff

Beacon AI Centers Indus Project
Author: Kieran Watts
Reference number: 50
Submitted: 2026-01-13 - 8:58 PM
Project phase: Planning
Participation notice: Public notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
The datacentre is presented as an investment, but with the pop of the AI bubble looming, the potential benefits to industry do not outweigh the costs. The environmental toll will last decades beyond the 25 years of potential outlined by this proposal. As Albertans face water restrictions, we should think long and hard about contaminating remaining groundwater with nonessential datacentres.

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