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By CKOM News

AIR QUALITY

Air quality advisories continue in areas of Saskatchewan

Oct 4, 2021 | 10:32 AM

Air quality advisories remain for some areas of Saskatchewan — and the advisories likely will continue for a few days.

On Monday, Environment Canada issued advisories for the areas around Hudson Bay, Porcupine Plain, Humboldt, Wynyard, Wadena, Lanigan, Foam Lake, Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin and Carrot River.

Early Monday afternoon, areas in and around Saskatoon, Martensville, Warman, Rosthern, Delisle and Wakaw were added to the advisory.

The advisory was then extended to areas around Kindersley, Rosetown, Biggar, Wilkie, Macklin, Prince Albert, Shellbrook, Spiritwood, Duck Lake, The Battlefords, Unity, Maidstone and St. Walburg.

Environment Canada said smoke from forest fires north of Hudson Bay is the culprit.

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“Easterly winds are pushing the smoke to areas of central Saskatchewan this evening,” the advisory said. “Conditions are quite localized and are expected to improve later this week.”

The smoke may cause increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath for some people. Children, seniors and those with cardiovascular or lung disease such as asthma are considered especially at risk.

More information is available on the Environment Canada alerts webpage.

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