UPDATE: At 12:00 p.m. Thursday, Environment Canada lifted the special air quality warning for Grande Prairie.
An air quality warning remains in place for the Grande Prairie region, after wildfire smoke began blanketing the region on Sunday.
It’s expected the smoke from fires in the Northwest Territories and northeast Alberta will continue to impact the Peace Country until at least Wednesday.
As smoke levels increase, health risks increase; limit time outdoors, and consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.
