Newsletter: July 2024
Don’t Spark a Wildfire – Essential Prevention Tips Most forest fires in Alberta are caused by humans – about 60 percent of the 1,088 wildfires that burned in Alberta in…
Newsletter: June 2024
Lights for libraries! The Hinton Municipal Library is the latest partner in WCAS’ AQHI Cloud Light for Libraries Program, and Parkland County is now…
May 2024 Community Event Resource Links
Wildfire Smoke and You: Air Quality and Your Health Community Event Resources Thank you to all who attended our community event on May 29th, 2024, where we explored the effects…
Newsletter: May 2024
Wildfire Smoke and You: Air Quality and Your Health Community Event Wildfire smoke can have both physical and mental health consequences. From lung health to emotional resilience learn more about…
Newsletter: April 2024
Collaboration is key to information sharing A unique collaboration between WCAS and the Jasper Fitzhugh newspaper brings real-time WCAS AQHI data to more community members. “To be able to identify…
Newsletter: March 2024
Our network is growing! Lac Ste. Anne has added 3 microsensor monitors to their buildings in Sangudo, East End, and Cherhill. These microsensors help provide air quality information in areas…
Newsletter: February 2024
Our network is growing! Thanks to community hosts, our microsensor network grows in the Whitecourt region. Microsensors can be used for real-time air quality data at the neighbourhood level and…
Newsletter: January 2024
Welcome 2024! Resolve to prioritize clean air for a healthier, happier life – read our January newsletter and stay informed about air quality in the WCAS region.
Newsletter: December 2023
Happy Holidays from the staff at West Central Airshed Society! Read our December newsletter for more exciting details on our creative partnership with
Newsletter: November 2023
Airsheds and Artists: Raising Air Quality Awareness WCAS has partnered in a creative initiative with Canadian Women in Design (CWID). We’ve commissioned an original artwork by talented…