Wildfire smoke behind ‘high risk’ air quality warning

Air quality warnings issued in Alberta, Saskatchewan as smoke blankets area (Canada)

Air quality warnings are in effect throughout parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan as thick smoke hangs over the region. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in central and northern Alberta. The agency says several cities are expected to see an air q...

Smoke from swirling wildfires envelopes Edmonton area, triggering alerts

The forecast for Monday includes an afternoon risk of showers and a thunderstorm later in the day, but smoke is expected to hang around.

Wildfire smoke behind ‘high risk’ air quality warning

Wildfire smoke resulted in the worst-possible air quality rating for Edmonton on Sunday.

Air quality warnings issued for Edmonton, much of northern Alberta

Environment Canada has issued air quality warnings for a large swath of northern Alberta as well as the Edmonton region, due to wildfire smoke.

Widespread smoke leads to poor air quality in Strathmore

Widespread smoke has led to reduced visibility and poor air quality in the area. StrathmoreNow/Brandon Zdebiak.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an Air Quality Warning for the region. The warning was issued on Tuesday (Sept. 2) and affects Wheatland County, including Strathmore, Lyalta, and Carseland. "Smoke is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility,…

Air Quality Advisory in Effect for Edmonton Region – Heartland News

Wildfire smoke has prompted an air quality advisory for Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Lamont County, Sturgeon County and Strathcona County. Officials note conditions can change quickly, with air quality and visibility varying from hour to hour. Those most at risk—seniors, pregnant individuals, infants, children, people with chronic health conditions and outdoor workers—are advised to remain indoors and avoid strenuous a…