Precautionary air quality advisory issued for Alberta
With air quality expected to be variable across Alberta over the coming days due to wildfire smoke, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is issuing a precautionary air quality advisory for the entire province.
Residents of and visitors to Alberta are advised to be aware of air conditions and take precautions against potential health concerns that can be associated with smoky air conditions.
Although minor smoke conditions do not typically cause health concerns in healthy individuals, if smoke conditions become more severe, even healthy individuals may experience temporary irritation of eyes and throat, and possibly shortness of breath.
If you can taste and/or smell smoke in the air: