Newsletter: September 2023
Breathing in polluted air is so harmful, it can actually have a greater impact on human lifespan than smoking – learn more in our September newsletter. As…
Newsletter: August 2023
WCAS’ microsensor network is expanding! Read our August newsletter to learn why seniors’ lodges in Jasper, Hinton, Edson, and Evansburg are proud new hosts of WCAS microsensors.
Newsletter: June 2023
Another Purple Air install in the books for WCAS! Read our June newsletter to find out where it’s located and for tips on wildfire preparedness. Dr. Kev explains…
Newsletter: May 2023
Wildfire smoke can impact your health. WCAS has been keeping an eye on the forecasts and ensuring we have the ability to report the data and AQHI to our members…
Clean Air Webinar — Connecting Air Quality across Canada
Excessive vehicle idling can increase air pollution. Watch the recording of our January 19 webinar where we spoke with representatives from the City of St. Albert, the City of Edmonton, and the Alberta Motor Association about their efforts and initiatives to reduce idling.
Newsletter: April 2023
As an Airshed, our primary responsibility is to monitor, analyze, and report on air quality in West Central Alberta but we also play important roles supporting our members and engaging…
Newsletter: March 2023
Welcome to beautiful Brazeau County, WCAS’ newest member! WCAS is monitoring air quality throughout Brazeau County with continuous monitoring stations located in Drayton Valley and Breton , and a particulate…
Newsletter: February 2023
With Parks Canada announcing it will be launching reservations for the 2023 visitor season next month, it’s important to remember that smoke from wood-burning fires is hard on healthy lungs and…
Newsletter: January 2023
“Levels of air pollution well below national and international air quality guidelines are associated with an increased risk of death, according to a new Canada-wide study led by researchers at…
Clean Air Webinar — Air Quality Considerations: Reducing Needless Idling
Excessive vehicle idling can increase air pollution. Watch the recording of our January 19 webinar where we spoke with representatives from the City of St. Albert, the City of Edmonton, and the Alberta Motor Association about their efforts and initiatives to reduce idling.