{ "dataset": "Alberta Data Centre Map", "lastUpdated": "June 1, 2025", "note": "This export includes selected fields from the Alberta Data Centre Map dataset. It is intended for research, reporting, civic discussion, and source review. Unknown means no public source has been found or added yet for that field — it does not imply wrongdoing, non-compliance, or concealment. Context-only fields (nearby water bodies, nearby communities) are excluded from this export. 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