By Laine Mitchell (Twitter: @Laine_Mitchell)

Drayton Valley air quality to deteriorate again

Aug 22, 2018 | 10:50 AM

After a few days of reprieve from thick smoke pouring into Alberta from wildfires burning across British Columbia, smoke is once again expected to settle into the Drayton Valley area.

Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement Wednesday morning for the Town of Drayton Valley along with surrounding towns and hamlets including Breton, Warburg, Devon, Calmar and Pigeon Lake.

The Air Quality Health Index values are expected to reach very high levels with the smoke remaining in the region until late this week.

As of 9 a.m. Wednesday Drayton Valley’s air quality sat at a 3, however it’s anticipated to leap to a 9 by this evening and sit at an 8 for Thursday.

The general population are advised to reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.

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Those at risk of irritation due to the smoke including children, seniors and people with a heart or lung disease should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors.