Newsletter: September 2024

Address the growing challenges of air quality in Alberta caused by wildfire smoke, wintertime smog, and industrial odours. Discover, engage, and collaborate at the Clean Air Forum hosted by Alberta Captial…

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Newsletter: August 2024

Protecting Animals from Wildfire Smoke Your pets can be affected by wildfire smoke. If you feel the effects of smoke they probably do too. Read our August…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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