Wildfire haze moves into Edmonton and could linger through Thursday
The Air Quality Health Index has increased to a 'moderate risk' for the Edmonton region as wildfire smoke has moved into the area from the southeast.
The smoke originally pushed into southeast Alberta from Saskatchewan, but Wednesday's south eastly wind has drawn some of the smoke north toward Edmonton.
You can see the reduced air quality stretching from Edmonton down to Medicine Hat on this PurpleAir.com map from early Wednesday afternoon.
Air quality
Air quality map. (Credit: purpleair.com)
We're expecting the haze to linger over Edmonton and area through to the end of the day Thursday.
But, conditions should improve on Friday and early indications are that wildfire smoke shouldn't be an issue for the coming weekend.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CTV News
5 minutes ago
- CTV News
E. coli: ground beef sold at Montreal grocery store recalled
Montrealers who purchased lean ground beef from Supermarché Épilys are urged to return it as it could contain E. coli bacteria. The meat, which is sold refrigerated in a polystyrene tray covered with plastic film, is being recalled as a precautionary measure. It was solely sold at the supermarket on Pie IX Boulevard. Those who bought it should return it to the supermarket or throw it away. 'It should be noted that proper cooking of meat destroys E. coli bacteria that produce shigatoxins. The preparation of cooked dishes, such as spaghetti sauce, shepherd's pie, or meat pie, requires a fairly long cooking time and a sufficiently high temperature to destroy the bacteria,' said the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) in a news release. No cases of illness associated with the recalled beef have been reported to the MAPAQ. 'Foods contaminated with shigatoxin-producing E. coli bacteria do not necessarily show visible signs of spoilage or have a suspicious odor, but consuming them can cause serious, even fatal, illness,' according to MAPAQ. Symptoms include diarrhea and abdominal pain, often with bloody stool. These symptoms usually appear two to ten days after consuming contaminated food. If someone experiences nausea, vomiting and a fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention. Most symptoms disappear within five to ten days.
CTV News
5 minutes ago
- CTV News
Hazy conditions return to Ottawa
A view of Parliament Hill from Kìwekì Point in Ottawa. (CTV News Ottawa) Hazy conditions caused by wildfire smoke have returned to Ottawa a day after relief from hot, humid weather. A special air quality statement is in effect for the city, saying smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Environment Canada's air quality health index (AQHI) for Ottawa was 6, or a moderate risk, as of 4 p.m. 'You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance,' the air quality statement says. Environment Canada lifted the heat warning for Ottawa after five days with temperatures above 30 C in a six-day period. The temperature reached 27 C Wednesday afternoon with a humidex of 34. The forecast for this evening is partly cloudy and hazy. Low 16 C. Thursday will see a mix of sun and cloud, along with hazy conditions in the morning. High 25 C. Friday will be sunny. High 24 C. The outlook for Saturday calls for sunshine. High 28 C. Sunday will be mainly sunny. High 30 C. The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 26 C and a low of 16 C. Wildfire smoke The AQHI is forecast to rise to 7 – High Risk tonight, before dropping to 2 - Low Risk by Thursday night. According to smoke will drift over Ottawa through the day and into tonight.
CBC
5 minutes ago
- CBC
Cheaper bridge and ferry trips will help people who have to leave P.E.I. for health care
Many people in this province have to go off-Island for health appointments — everything from maternity care or surgery to just about any kind of specialized treatment. As CBC's Laura Meader reports, those travel costs can add up.
