Mannville School, AB

Wildfire smoke from northeastern British Columbia is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Conditions are expected to improve over eastern parts of the province tonight while other regions will see some improvement by Sunday afternoon.

Over northwestern Alberta conditions are likely to remain poor through Monday or possibly Tuesday.

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Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Everyone can take action to reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke.

People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke. Speak with your health care provider about developing a management plan for wildfire smoke events and maintaining a supply of necessary medications at home and always carrying these medications with you during wildfire season.

For more information please visit Alberta Health Services at https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/air.aspx.

Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.