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Yellowknife welcome home celebration cancelled due to smokeThe NWT capital had planned a "Welcome Home'' gathering on Saturday at Somba K'e Civic Plaza, featuring live music, bouncy castles and a shop-local contest.CanadaSep 23, 2023
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In 2023, Edmonton sees most smoke hours ever on recordIn 2023, Edmonton recorded the highest number of smoke hours in any year since Environment Canada starting tracking in 1953.CanadaSep 18, 2023
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Special air quality statement for Central, South OkanaganThe statement comes at a time when the region is experiencing continued warm, dry conditions, with a mix of high wind gusts -- causing increased fire behavior.HealthSep 17, 2023
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More evacuation alerts around McDougall Creek wildfire rescindedThe evacuation alerts for La Casa and the area north of the resort were rescinded Tuesday morning, reducing the number of properties on evacuation alert in the Central Okanagan.FireSep 12, 2023
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Smoke again settles into the Southern Interior as wildfire fight carries onThe warning covers the Central Okanagan and Shuswap, areas where Environment Canada said shifting winds moved smoke from the west.FireSep 11, 2023
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Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, Rocky View County due to smokeAn interactive map from Fire Smoke Canada shows the smoke in Calgary and Rocky View County is coming from wildfires in the Northwest Territories and B.C.FireSep 3, 2023
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Air quality advisory in place for Lower Mainland, large parts of B.C. InteriorAir quality advisories are in effect Friday for the Lower Mainland, along with much of southwestern, central and northeastern British Columbia.EnvironmentAug 25, 2023
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Smoke from B.C.’s raging wildfires forecast to hit B.C. coast this weekendShifting wind patterns could bring smoke from wildfire raging across the B.C. interior to the Lower Mainland as early as Saturday.WeatherAug 18, 2023
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Wildfire smoke making it difficult for outside workersAs of 3 p.m., the Central Okanagan’s air quality health index was listed at 10 +, meaning very high risk.FireAug 16, 2023
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Smoky conditions shut down Tuesday night horse races in WinnipegManitoba racing fans were out of luck Tuesday night, as Assiniboia Downs cancelled its events due to lingering poor air quality.WeatherAug 16, 2023
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