Northeast Capital Industrial Association - NCIA

06/16/2026

NWR Sturgeon Refinery 2025 Mission Matters Report highlights the people, partnerships, environmental stewardship, safety achievements, and community investments that help create lasting value for Alberta communities.

From supporting local organizations and students to advancing innovation and operational excellence, this report showcases the impact that can be achieved when industry and community work together.

Take a look at the report and see the difference being made:https://nwrsturgeonrefinery.com/assets/uploads/2026/06/NWRP_MISSIONMATTERS_REPORT_2025_Final.pdf

Behind every barrel produced at the Sturgeon Refinery is a team of dedicated people committed to safety, innovation and sustainable energy products.

Our 2025 Mission Matters report takes you inside our fenceline, highlighting our people and processes that drive our operations every day. Discover their stories and see what’s powering our progress. https://nwrsturgeonrefinery.com/

04/21/2026

The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) is seeking two enthusiastic post-secondary students or recent graduates interested in watershed-related environmental issues. These roles offer a blend of outreach, communications, and field-based experience, helping connect people to watershed knowledge across urban and regional communities.

💧Full-time: May - August 2026
💧Location: Edmonton, Alberta.
💧Apply before May 1st, 2026.
🔗Follow the link for the full job posting and to learn how to apply https://www.nswa.ab.ca/whats-happening/we-are-hiring

04/14/2026

Big news for Fort Saskatchewan and the surrounding region! 👏

Planning is officially underway for a new collegiate-style school, a major step forward for students, industry, and our growing community.

With provincial funding committed, the project is moving into the design phase, bringing us closer to a modern Grades 7–12 campus that will replace aging schools and support a rapidly increasing student population.

What makes this especially exciting is the collegiate model, which connects students directly to career pathways in high-demand fields like trades, health care, and energy. This approach aligns education with the needs of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and helps prepare students for real opportunities in today’s workforce.

This new school will expand access to in-demand careers, strengthen community growth, and support regional development. Beyond education, it’s an investment in the long-term economic sustainability and prosperity of our region and province.

As workforce demands continue to evolve, projects like this ensure our communities stay competitive, resilient, and ready for the future.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/planning-to-start-on-new-fort-saskatchewan-collegiate-school-with-provincial-funding-committed/

Elk Island Public Schools on Monday celebrated receiving provincial funding for the planning of the future Elk Island-Heartland Collegiate School, which will replace Rudolph Hennig Junior High and Fort Saskatchewan High.

03/18/2026

We’re proud to announce the recipients of the 2025–26 NCIA Scholarship 🎉

This year, four outstanding students have each been awarded $2,000 to support their post-secondary studies. Selected from applicants across ten schools in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, these students exemplify the passion, leadership, and forward-thinking mindset that will help shape the future of our industries and communities.

Congratulations to:
🔹 Jayden Plamondon – St. André Bessette Catholic School
🔹 Landen Movold – St. André Bessette Catholic School
🔹 Katelyn Butts – Bev Facey Community High School
🔹 Lincoln Laramee – Bev Facey Community High School

From advancing electrification and renewable energy, to improving industrial efficiency and sustainability, each of these students is pursuing a path that will contribute to a stronger, more responsible future.

We’re excited to support their journeys and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make. Learn more about them at https://www.ncia.ca/ncia-scholarship

03/09/2026

Happening today between 3-7 p.m. at the Dow Centennial Centre in Fort Saskatchewan, the Industrial Heartland Career Forum is a powerful way to connect people with the opportunities being created right here in our region.

The forum brings together students, job seekers, educators, and industry to explore in-demand industrial careers, training pathways, and the skills needed to succeed.

It’s also encouraging to see momentum building across the sector. NAIT recently reported a 70% increase in women apprentices over the past five years, showing progress toward a more inclusive skilled trades workforce.

industrialheartlandcareerforum.ca

Only 10 days to go! 🚀 Thinking about upskilling or starting a new career in the industrial sector? The Industrial Heartland Career Forum is your chance to explore high-demand trades and industrial careers.

📅 March 9, 2026
📍 Dow Centennial Centre, Fort Saskatchewan
🎟 Free to attend (registration required)

This isn't just a career fair—it’s a forum for learning, growth, and discovering training pathways and resources that can help you succeed.

✅ Reserve your spot now: industrialheartlandcareerforum.ca

02/26/2026

Next week, join Dow Canada for their public information session on their proposed natural gas-fired cogeneration plant and integrated post-combustion carbon capture facility that is part of their Path2Zero expansion project.

Join us on Wednesday, March 4 from 5-8 p.m. at the West River’s Edge Pavilion in Fort Saskatchewan for a public information session to learn more about Dow's proposed natural gas-fired cogeneration plant and integrated post-combustion carbon capture facility that is part of the Path2Zero expansion project. https://ca.dow.com/en-ca/about/fort-saskatchewan-path2zero/natural-gas-fired-cogeneration-plant.html

02/24/2026

2025 Air Quality Update for the Heartland Region

Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership has released its 2025 Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) results and the news is encouraging.

Air quality was in the low health risk category 92.4% of the year, based on data from local monitoring stations.

There were 602 hours of high or very high risk ratings, mostly caused by wildfire smoke from outside the region. That’s a noticeable improvement compared to recent wildfire-impacted years.

In 2025, stations recorded:
• 505 one-hour exceedances
• 113 24-hour exceedances

Most were linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke, along with some summertime smog and natural sources.

Continuous air monitoring helps ensure transparency and keeps our communities informed. You can learn more and view the full report on HAMP’s website.

2025 Air Quality Trends Reflect Mainly Low Risk Ratings Across Heartland Region Despite Wildfire Smoke Posted on February 24, 2026 Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership (HAMP) has released its annual Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) ratings and monitoring results for 2025. The AQHI ratings are calcula...

02/12/2026

NCIA - the Voice of Industry in the Industrial Heartland

01/28/2026

Apply by February 26! Dow's charitable grant program provides financial and volunteer support for educational institutions, registered charities, non-profits, Indigenous communities, and other eligible organizations.

Learn more about Dow’s community investment program in Canada, which includes charitable grants, our employee volunteer program and sponsorships.

01/27/2026

Air Quality in Alberta’s Heartland: Mostly Low Risk in Q4 2025

📊 Key highlights from October–December 2025:
• 97.7% of hours recorded were classified as low risk to health — a strong indicator of generally good air quality in our region.
• Brief spikes into high and very high risk AQHI categories were observed — driven primarily by wildfire smoke on October 1 and a winter temperature inversion in late November.
• A small number of exceedances of Alberta’s Ambient Air Quality Objectives for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) were recorded during those events.

This data underscores the importance of long-term, transparent environmental monitoring — both for community awareness and for informing policy and response strategies. Kudos to Heartland Air Monitoring Partnershipand all partners involved in keeping a close eye on the air we breathe! 🌍👃

Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership Records Predominantly Low Risk Air Quality in Fourth Quarter 2025 Despite Brief Increases in High and Very High AQHI Posted on January 27, 2026 From October through December 2025, Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership (HAMP) Airshed continued to experience predomi...