Alberta’s Airhub: Your Central Source for Air Quality Information

Air quality affects every Albertan. For decades, Alberta’s 10 regional Airsheds have monitored local air, shared reliable data, and worked directly with communities across the province. Now, that collective expertise is coming together in one place: the Alberta Airhub.

The Airhub is a new, province-wide resource powered by the science and expertise of Alberta’s Airsheds. It includes a public site for all Albertans and a secure practitioner portal for municipalities offering specialized tools, guidance, and a collaborative forum.

Why Alberta Needs an Airhub

Alberta’s air quality landscape is complex. Wildfire smoke can move quickly across regions. Industrial activity varies from community to community. Weather patterns shift hourly. And Albertans increasingly want trustworthy, plain-language information they can rely on.

The Airhub fills a gap by:

• Centralizing air quality information and data from across the province
• Supporting decision-making for municipalities and air quality specialists
• Helping Albertans stay informed during wildfire season and other air quality events
• Showcasing the work of Alberta’s Airsheds, which have monitored local air for more than 30 years

What the Airhub Offers

The Airhub is built to serve Albertans and municipal practitioners who are responsible for managing air quality in their communities. Key features include:

• Real-time air quality data from monitoring stations across Alberta
• Plain-language guides that explain pollutants, monitoring, and health considerations
• Seasonal features on wildfire smoke, winter inversions, and other Alberta-specific topics
• Data deep dives for practitioners who need technical detail
• Community-focused stories highlighting local monitoring and air quality initiatives
• Educational resources for teachers, students, and public outreach programs

Every resource is grounded in the work of Alberta’s Airsheds, independent, multi-stakeholder organizations that operate monitoring stations, interpret data, and engage directly with communities.

How Alberta’s Airsheds Power the Hub

The Airhub exists because Alberta’s Airsheds have spent decades building strong, trusted monitoring networks. Each Airshed brings local expertise, community relationships, and region-specific knowledge. Together, they form a province-wide system that is both scientifically rigorous and deeply connected to the people it serves.

By combining their strengths, the Airsheds ensure the Airhub reflects:

• Local accuracy
• Provincial consistency
• Transparent science
• Community relevance

This collaboration is what makes the Airhub unique: it’s not just a website; it’s a shared platform built by organizations that have been monitoring Alberta’s air for decades.

A New Way Forward for Air Quality in Alberta

Air quality is changing. Wildfire seasons are longer. Public awareness is higher. Communities want clear, trustworthy information. The Alberta Airhub is designed to meet that moment.

By connecting data, expertise, and people, the Airhub strengthens Alberta’s understanding of and response to air quality.