SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 / FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB – Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) is pleased to welcome the City of Fort Saskatchewan, represented by Mayor Gale Katchur, as its incoming Chair. The leadership transition occurred at AIHA’s Annual General Meeting on September 5, 2025.

“Serving as Chair of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association is a tremendous honour,” Katchur said. “The Heartland remains Canada’s most advanced carbon capture and storage hub and the country’s largest hydrocarbon processing region. I look forward to working with our member municipalities and stakeholder partners to continue fostering industrial growth, sustainable investment, and innovation that benefit the region and all of Alberta.”

Reflecting on his two-year term, outgoing Chair David Diduck, Reeve of Lamont County, expressed confidence in the Association’s future.

“It has been a privilege to lead Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association over the past two years as we advance the Heartland’s position as a global leader in energy and industrial innovation, building on our strong foundation and the collaborative spirit of this region,” Diduck said.  “I wish Mayor Katchur all the best as she assumes the role of Chair of the association.”

Founded in 1999, AIHA supports industrial growth, investment attraction, and sustainable development, ensuring the Heartland remains a hub of opportunity and innovation.

About Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is Canada’s largest hydrocarbon processing region and most advanced carbon sequestration hub. With $50 billion in existing capital investment and more than 40 companies, AIH provides fuels, fertilizers, power, petrochemicals, hydrogen, and more to consumers around the world. Explore the people, partnerships, and potential behind Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.