Great Plains Airzone

GPAZ is a Saskatchewan based independent non-profit organization that collects and shares air quality data and information for the defined Great Plains Air Zone

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Every trip counts, leave the car at home and choose a cleaner commute. Walk, bike, carpool, or take transit today, September 22nd as part of International Car Free Day to help reduce emissions.

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Today we recognize International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer and the importance of clean air for future generations. To learn more about air quality in the Great Plains Air Zone visit https://t.co/pTkSsJWYmn.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the GPAZ Annual General Meeting! Copies of the AGM meeting minutes and Gary Redmond’s presentation on the Alberta Capital Airshed are available upon request. Contact us at [email protected].

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GPAZ’s 2026 AGM will be held Wednesday, August 12, at 8:30 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Gary Redmond, Executive Director of the Alberta Capital Airshed. Members may attend in person in Regina or online through Zoom. Meeting details are in the AGM package.

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Dashboard update: Air quality reports for December 2025 to May 2026 are now available on the GPAZ website. Few significant exceedances occurred during this period. The main event was a hydrogen sulphide exceedance on April 18.

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Wildfire smoke can impact outdoor events. The new Music Festivals Guide to Wildfire Smoke from Alberta Capital Airshed helps organizers prepare for poor air quality and protect attendees, performers, and staff. The guide is now available now at https://t.co/0i8R5SBNAZ.

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Happy Earth Day!

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The latest GPAZ Dashboard Reports are now live. Our dashboard reports for August–October 2025 are available on the GPAZ website. While you’re there, take a moment to explore the other tools, reports, and resources available in the Resources section.

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Clean air takes teamwork. The Great Plains Air Zone monitors and protects the air across southern Saskatchewan so we can all breathe easier.
Watch how we’re keeping clean air in action.

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GPAZ recently held its AGM. Vaughn Wlodarczyk was elected as the new Chair; Rick West, Vice Chair; and Jim Elliott, Secretary/Treasurer. Kendi Young resigned as Vice Chair, but remains a Director. Shawn Gilbert was elected to the Board o representing the Co-op Ethanol Complex.

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Wondering what the wildfire smoke situation looks like in your area? Check out https://t.co/ULxCSyjgzk, an interactive map that tracks wildfire smoke across North America in near real-time. It's a valuable tool for staying informed about changing air quality conditions.

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What is Air Quality?
Air quality is a standard for how pure or dirty the air is. Monitoring air is crucial because unclean air is not good for our health as well as the health of the atmosphere. To find out more visit https://t.co/EeYQGbqB02.

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This #EarthDay, we’re celebrating clean air
GPAZ monitors air quality across 40,000 km² in southern Saskatchewan to protect your health & environment. Check out how we track air quality in your area: https://t.co/186waf0KhJ.

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Just a reminder that tomorrow is Earth Day and a good opportunity to consider the importance of air quality. To find out more about air quality monitoring visit https://t.co/LOs5bxVKgI.

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The latest dashboard reports for November and December 2024, and January 2025 have been added to our website at https://t.co/Q2zoqJ6M61.

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Just a note that the dashboard reports from August, September and October and the link to our winter 2024 newsletter are now available on our website at https://t.co/hP5zo95OD8.

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Thanks to those who attended our AGM today. Thank you to our retiring board members: Jennifer May, Tyler Kerr, & Brett Welder. Scott Dyck was re-elected to a new three year term on the board. For more information on our 2023-24 year, visit https://t.co/s4CCvpFLLO