A peaceful learning environment at Lake Superior Academy, a Canadian elementary school, has been disrupted by an unexpected issue — a high-pitched metallic screech coming from a nearby crypto mining center. The school decided to take action by filing a lawsuit, citing persistent noise that witnesses describe as a “choir of mechanical insects.”

The mining facility is located about seven miles south of Sault Ste. Marie, and according to school principal Susie Schlehuber, the noise levels reached 75 decibels earlier this year — equivalent to the volume of a vacuum cleaner. Near the school's entrance, the noise measured 65 decibels, similar to a washing machine. The real problem began in March, when an unpleasant tonal screech joined the mix.

⚖️ Court Action: When Dialogue Fails

The school initially tried to resolve the issue peacefully but to no avail. Schlehuber noted the loud operation runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making normal school functioning nearly impossible. The academy emphasizes environmental education, with students spending a significant portion of their day outdoors. Because of the noise, outdoor classes had to be canceled, windows remain shut, and plans for two new classrooms have been suspended.

According to the lawsuit, a two-week court-ordered suspension briefly paused the mining activity, and the company attempted to muffle the noise by stacking hay bales around the machines — but the disturbance continued.

🧊 Florida-Based Operation in a Canadian Forest

The mining facility is owned by Odessa Partners LLC, based in Boca Raton, Florida, and linked to entrepreneur Michael Carbonara, CEO of fintech company Ibanera. The ownership structure also includes entities registered in Wyoming and Delaware. Carbonara reportedly applied for the original building permits but has not yet responded to the lawsuit.

The last known communication between parties was in June when Judge James Lambros of Chippewa County ordered a temporary shutdown. Odessa later filed a statement claiming daily losses of $15,000 and efforts to reduce noise, highlighting their use of hay bales.

🚛 A Passing Truck vs. Constant Wailing

Odessa’s legal team argued that the school is located next to Interstate 75, suggesting the facility's noise is quieter than typical highway traffic. Principal Schlehuber countered:

“There’s a big difference between a noisy truck passing a few times a day and constant, never-ending noise.”

She said she had tried to collaborate with Odessa Partners since March but saw no progress.

“We realized we needed to do more than just talk,” she added.

❄️ A Mining Haven Thanks to Cold and Power

According to the CEO of OOM Technologies, which operates a hosting facility nearby, the area is attractive to miners due to abundant power and cold climate.

“The most efficient way to cool machines is through natural airflow,” he said.

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