Edmonton 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
  
• Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, Edmonton

  The air quality warnings were once again issued in Edmonton and Calgary due to wildfire smoke, according to Environment Canada.

  Fire

  Jun 11, 2023
  
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• Albertans urged to stay indoors as air quality expected to worsen

  Environment Canada issued air quality statements for both Calgary and Edmonton on Sunday due to elevated levels of wildfire smoke.

  Fire

  May 21, 2023
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• Edmonton air quality stalls May long weekend plans for businesses, families

  Edmonton's air quality was over 10 Saturday, meaning very high risk.

  Environment

  May 20, 2023
• Environment Canada warns of poor air quality in Edmonton area amid ‘stagnant weather pattern’

  "The poor air quality may persist for most of the week," the weather agency said in a special air quality statement issued just after noon.

  Environment

  Mar 20, 2023
• Stagnant weather system triggers poor air quality alert for Edmonton area

  A stangnant, stable airmass means pollution from vehicles, furnaces and industry is settled close to the surface, reducing the air quality in the Edmonton region.

  Health

  Jan 9, 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
• Special air quality statement prompted by Saskatchewan wildfire smoke lifted for Edmonton

  Environment Canada lifted a special air quality statement for the Edmonton area on Wednesday afternoon. It was issued due to smoke from a wildfire burning in Saskatchewan.

  Weather

  Oct 5, 2021
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• 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