AI Development Can Help Revive the Small Town We Love

Lomond has been home to many generations, but our population is shrinking, making it harder to fund community services, maintain infrastructure, and grow local businesses. AI development has the potential to change that.

We’ve already seen the benefits of renewable energy projects here. Hyperscale data centers will bring even greater growth by providing the resources to create a place where our kids will have more opportunities and reasons to stay.

Why Should We Welcome AI Data Centers?

It Will Create More Jobs, But Not Too Many

Construction will create plenty of work, but maintenance only needs a fraction. These jobs can bring new families to Lomond without changing its small-town feel.

It Will Provide Better Infrastructure

Better roads, faster internet, clean water, and reliable power—what's needed to keep a data center running will also improve life for everyone in Lomond.

It Will Bring Millions in Local Revenue

Property taxes or payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) can help pay for our school, fire department, and the projects we care about most, like a new hockey rink.

It Will Attract More Government Support

The provincial government will work closely with municipalities to bring AI development to Alberta, such as offering grants to train our kids for new local jobs created.