Life in the Heartland works to increase resident awareness of operations within Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. We communicate with the community on key areas related to industry projects and development in the region. Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is designated industrial zoned land covering 582 square kilometers northeast of Edmonton, Alberta. It’s home to over 40 companies producing and processing oil, gas, petrochemicals, and advanced manufacturing. Tune in to In the Zone to learn more about industry and innovation happening in the Heartland as we discuss topics directly with the experts themselves.
Planning, Preparing & Practising: The Power of Mutual Aid in the Heartland
Life in Heartland partner, NRCAER, turns 35 in 2026. Brenda Gheran, Executive Director of NRCAER, along with Cory Wald, Environment Health Safety & Security Manager for Nutrien, Fort Saskatchewan, and Chad Moore, Manager of Protective Services and Fire Chief for Sturgeon County, will discuss how industrial and municipal response partners plan, prepare, and practise for emergencies. Our guests will share how mutual aid benefits municipalities, industry and the entire Heartland community. They’ll highlight examples of NRCAER successes over the past 35 years, including a recent example of successful mutual aid efforts in the Sturgeon fire.
5 May 2025
Clean Energy, Clear Future One Grad’s Perspective on CCUS
In this episode of In the Zone, we sit down with a graduate of NAIT’s Clean Energy Upskilling Program to explore carbon capture, utilization, and storage, better known as CCUS. If you're new to the topic, don’t worry; we’re keeping it simple. Hear how the program shifted their perspective on CCUS, what surprised them most about clean energy, and why this technology is critical in Canada’s clean energy future.
For more information on NAIT's Clean Energy courses and programs, visit nait.ca/energy or contact them at clnf@nait.ca.
11 Oct 2023
A Breath of Fresh Air
In this episode of In the Zone, we bring you a breath of fresh air and explore the invisible realm of air quality. Joined by expert guests Nadine Blaney, Executive Director, and Harry Benders, Network Manager, from the Fort Air Partnership, they shed light on the importance of clean air, air quality monitoring, and the innovative technologies that help us better understand the air we breathe.
4 Apr 2023
What is the Circular Economy of Plastics?
On this episode of In the Zone, we hear from Tammy Schwass, Executive Director for Alberta Plastics Recycling Association (APRA) and Dan Zembel, President for PolyAg Recycling, on the Circular Economy of plastics, recycling in the region, new policies, and what lies ahead.
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