Alberta Air Quality

• In 2023, Edmonton sees most smoke hours ever on record

  In 2023, Edmonton recorded the highest number of smoke hours in any year since Environment Canada starting tracking in 1953.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
  
• Poor air quality reported across Alberta as wildfire smoke lingers

  As of Monday morning, special air quality statements had been issued all over the province by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

  Weather

  Sep 4, 2023
  
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• Special air quality statement lifted for Edmonton as wildfire smoke eases

  A special air quality statement that has been in place for a week due to smoky skies cause by the wildfires burning across Alberta was lifted Tuesday for the City of Edmonton. 

  Canada

  May 23, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: Bothered by smoke? An N95 mask is best, experts suggest

  As air quality due to wildfire smoke remains poor in parts of Western Canada, health experts are advising people to stay inside as much as possible.

  Fire

  May 18, 2023
• Air quality warnings continue as wildfires continue in Western Canada

  Air quality statements continue to blanket much of British Columbia and the Prairie provinces as scores of wildfires rage across the region.

  Fire

  May 17, 2023
• Air quality statement lifted for Edmonton, remains for other parts of Alberta

  Smoke from wildfires has made its way into the Edmonton region, and many parts of eastern and northern Alberta, leading to special air quality statements Monday.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2022
• Smoke from prescribed burn causing ‘poor air quality’ in Jasper area: Environment Canada

  Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for parts of west-central Alberta on Tuesday.

  Weather

  May 3, 2022
• Special air quality statements lifted for Alberta as wildfire smoke dissipates

  Environment Canada has dropped a special air quality statement for much of the province, but smoke is still causing problems in the southwest part of the province.

  Weather

  Aug 17, 2021
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• Air quality advisories issued across Alberta due to wildfire smoke

  With wildfire smoke causing poor air quality and visibility, special statements were issued across Alberta on Saturday, Aug. 14.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2021
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• Heat warnings issued for Edmonton, parts of central and southeastern Alberta

  It's setting up to be yet another hot few days in Alberta, with heat warnings issued for Edmonton and much of central and southeastern Alberta.

  Weather

  Jul 29, 2021