Rocky View County is emphasizing that a proposed large-scale data centre and energy development near Langdon has not received municipal approval, despite ongoing public engagement and planning work related to the project.
In a recent statement, county officials sought to clarify the status of the proposed Wild Rose Power Hub after questions from residents about what decisions have, and have not, been made regarding the development.
According to the county, council has approved only the Terms of Reference for a future Area Structure Plan (ASP), a preliminary planning document that outlines what studies, technical reviews, and public consultation activities must be completed before any formal development proposal can be considered.
Council approved the Terms of Reference in July 2025.
Municipal officials stressed that approval of the Terms of Reference does not constitute approval of the Wild Rose Power Hub project itself. Instead, the document serves as a roadmap for information gathering and analysis that would be required before council could evaluate an Area Structure Plan application.
The proposed development has attracted significant public interest due to its scale and potential long-term impact on the region. Data centres, which house large numbers of computer servers and digital infrastructure, require substantial electrical power and can raise questions about land use, servicing requirements, transportation networks, and environmental impacts.
Rocky View County says several key issues identified by residents will be examined through the planning process.
Among the topics expected to receive detailed review are water use requirements, infrastructure capacity, impacts on agricultural land, transportation considerations, and compatibility with surrounding rural communities. These concerns have been repeatedly raised by area residents during public discussions surrounding the proposal.
County officials note that technical studies and public feedback are intended to help inform future decision-making should a formal Area Structure Plan application be submitted.
The developer is currently conducting public engagement activities, including an online survey and a public open house held earlier this month. The engagement process is designed to gather input from residents, landowners, businesses, and other stakeholders before any future application moves forward.
Should an Area Structure Plan be submitted, it would undergo a comprehensive review process involving county administration, technical experts, provincial agencies, and other stakeholders.
A public hearing would also be required before council could make any decision on the application.
At that stage, council would consider the proposal against municipal planning policies, technical reports, applicable regulations, agency feedback, and comments received from the public.
The clarification from Rocky View County comes as interest in data centres continues to grow across Alberta and North America. Communities are increasingly being asked to balance economic development opportunities with concerns about infrastructure demands, land use compatibility, environmental impacts, and long-term community planning objectives.
For residents in Langdon and surrounding areas, the county's message is that the project remains in the planning and information-gathering stage.
No development approval has been granted, and any future application would still be subject to additional studies, public review, and council consideration before a final decision could be made.
Residents wishing to provide input on the proposed Wild Rose Power Hub can continue to participate through the developer's public engagement process. The current online feedback opportunity remains open until July 3.
County officials say public participation will remain an important part of the process as discussions surrounding the proposal continue.