Alberta Wildfire Smoke

• 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.

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  May 21, 2023
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• Alberta wildfires: Edmonton high school track and field championships postponed due to air quality

  Participants and coaches had been warned that if the air quality index was higher than five, organizers would have to postpone or cancel the event.

  Fire

  May 17, 2023
• Alberta wildfires: Smoke triggers special air quality statement for much of province

  "Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility," the weather agency said in the alert.

  Canada

  May 16, 2023
• Alberta wildfires show Canadians need to prepare for longer climate disruptions

  When it comes to disaster preparation, the messaging has been to prepare to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours, but experts say that thinking has to change.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
• Alberta wildfire smoke spreads to Ontario, eastern Canada

  Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said in parts of southern Ontario, the smoke is thick enough "to almost completely block out the sun."

  Weather

  May 9, 2023
• Air quality advisories expand to Prince George, Cariboo as Alberta fires rage

  The weather service says wildfire smoke can be harmful and everyone should try and find a place where they can get clean, cool air.

  Weather

  May 9, 2023
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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.

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  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