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Composition of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Gibbons, Alberta : findings from a short-term monitoring study during colder months

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Twenty-four-hour integrated fine particulate matter (PM2.5) samples collected at the Gibbons air monitoring station from November 2024 to March 2025 were analyzed to characterize particulate... More ≫

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Twenty-four-hour integrated fine particulate matter (PM2.5) samples collected at the Gibbons air monitoring station from November 2024 to March 2025 were analyzed to characterize particulate matter composition. The findings, together with routine monitoring data, were used to assess compositional variability and examine possible causes of elevated annual average PM2.5 concentrations.

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Status of air quality in Alberta : air zones report

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These reports summarize the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards status for Alberta’s air zones for ambient concentrations of fine particulate matter, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and... More ≫

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These reports summarize the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards status for Alberta’s air zones for ambient concentrations of fine particulate matter, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide. These reports also summarizes the status of air quality in relation to the Air Quality Management Frameworks currently in place in Alberta: the Lower Athabasca AQMF supporting the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and the South Saskatchewan AQMF supporting the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.

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PurpleAir PA-II air quality sensor

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This fact sheet summarizes the capabilities, limitations, and uses of the PurpleAir particulate matter sensor in Alberta. The fact sheet also contains links to additional information, including... More ≫

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This fact sheet summarizes the capabilities, limitations, and uses of the PurpleAir particulate matter sensor in Alberta. The fact sheet also contains links to additional information, including how the general public can view and interpret the air monitoring data generated by the PurpleAir.

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Status of air quality, South Saskatchewan Region, Alberta

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In this report, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and fine particulate matter concentrations measured at continuous air monitoring stations in the South Saskatchewan Region are assessed against the ambient... More ≫

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In this report, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and fine particulate matter concentrations measured at continuous air monitoring stations in the South Saskatchewan Region are assessed against the ambient air quality triggers and limits set by the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. Management levels are assigned to each monitoring station based on the results of this assessment.

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Red Deer fine particulate matter response implementation : progress report 2016-2018

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Highlights progress made in implementing the Red Deer Region Fine Particulate Matter Response. In 2016, Alberta Environment and Parks and members of the Red Deer Air Quality Advisory Committee... More ≫

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Highlights progress made in implementing the Red Deer Region Fine Particulate Matter Response. In 2016, Alberta Environment and Parks and members of the Red Deer Air Quality Advisory Committee developed three priority objectives to implement management actions to reduce fine particulate matter levels in the Red Deer Air Management Area. This report provides an update on the state of the management actions related to these three objectives.

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2016 EBAM Horse River wildfire hourly data

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Hourly data collected by Alberta Environment and Parks using Beta-attenuation Particulate Monitors (EBAMs) as part of emergency response monitoring during the 2016 Horse River Wildfire.

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Interim approach to the implementation of the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards in the Red Deer and North Saskatchewan air zones

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This resource provides guidance on air quality management to meet Alberta's commitment to implementing the national Air Quality Management System. Alberta Environment and Parks is advancing the... More ≫

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This resource provides guidance on air quality management to meet Alberta's commitment to implementing the national Air Quality Management System. Alberta Environment and Parks is advancing the Red Deer Regional Plan and North Saskatchewan Regional Plan, and the associated air quality management frameworks, to ensure that Alberta can meet its national commitments prior to the completion of the regional planning process. This interim approach is a collaborative performance management system developed by Environment and Parks to manage the cumulative effects of point and non-point sources on air quality in the regions. Air quality management frameworks for the Red Deer and North Saskatchewan regions developed under a regional plan will supersede this interim approach.

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Wildfire smoke impacts on air quality in Alberta

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This fact sheet provides background information about wildfire smoke and its effect on air quality in Alberta. It describes how wildfire smoke is monitored and forecasted, how often smoke affects... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides background information about wildfire smoke and its effect on air quality in Alberta. It describes how wildfire smoke is monitored and forecasted, how often smoke affects air quality in Alberta, and how wildfire activity has changed since 1990.

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives and guidelines : fine particulate matter (PM2.5)

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent... More ≫

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent technically and economically feasible, as well as socially and politically acceptable. This document provides objective and guidelines for fine particulate matter, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to fine particulate matter on humans, other animals, and vegetation.

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Smoke from outdoor recreational fires and wildfires : jurisdictional review and summary of management options

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This review summarizes the health impacts of wood smoke and provides a description of the regulatory measures that different provincial, state and municipal governments have implemented to manage... More ≫

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This review summarizes the health impacts of wood smoke and provides a description of the regulatory measures that different provincial, state and municipal governments have implemented to manage it. For recreational fires, bylaws from various municipalities are reviewed. For wildfires, the guidelines used in different jurisdictions to manage wildfire smoke and reduce public exposure are summarized.

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