Delisle Composite School, SK

A band of wildfire smoke is moving southwards through Saskatchewan. This band will bring 4 to 8 hours of poor air quality and reduced visibility as the smoke moves through.

Conditions will improve through central Saskatchewan Saturday evening and in the southern parts of the province by Sunday morning.

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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.

Please call HealthLine 811 for advice on health risks, symptoms and precautions associated with air quality.

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.