Fort Air Partnership Unveils New Name

We are excited to announce that Fort Air Partnership has a new name. Effective May 14, your local organization responsible for monitoring the air quality in the Industrial Heartland and surrounding area, is called Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership.

The new name will appear first on our digital channels, and more gradually on physical station signage over the longer term. Learn more about what led to our name change here.

 

Special Air Quality Statement (May 11, 2024)

Environment and Climate Change Canada, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services has issued a Special Air Quality Statement due to wildfire smoke from northeastern British Columbia causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Get more details on the alert and areas affected here.

Read more about wildfire smoke and air quality impacts in our article here.

 

FAP Releases 2023 Annual Report to the Community

We released our 2023 Annual Report to the Community. Read about what was accomplished in 2023 here.
For a summary of the report and highlights, read our web post.

 

How to Prepare for Smoke and Air Quality Impacts During Wildfire Season

When concentrations rise to record levels like we saw in our Airshed in 2023, it’s important to assess how the air quality may affect your health and decide if you need to take precautions.

New in 2024, Alberta is also implementing a revised AQHI that will provide earlier health risk warnings to Albertans during exceptional or rapidly changing wildfire events. Read more about how to use the AQHI and the new change here.