Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities
Alberta is taking a serious look at nuclear power, and this fall, the public will get a say. Premier Danielle Smith says growing energy demands—from AI data centers to remote oilsands operations—make the case for small modular reactors more compelling. While natural gas still dominates the grid, new proposals range from compact, site-ready units to a large-scale CANDU reactor project near Peace River. The message is clear: as energy needs evolve, so must the mix. Nuclear, once sidelined, is back on the table. Lauren Krugel with The Canadian Press has the full story.
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