Byron Chartrand, the executive director of land management with the SPSA, said on Friday there had been minimal lightning in the province so far this year, and all the fires so far in Saskatchewan have been caused by human activity. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Facebook)

Air quality alerts back in Sask. with return of wildfire smoke

By CJME News Sep 18, 2023 | 6:42 AM

Environment Canada issued air quality statements Monday morning as wildfire smoke rolled back into Saskatchewan.

The statements cover the western half of the province including Saskatoon and reach as far south as Davidson and Leader.

“Smoke from wildfires will gradually push eastward from Alberta into parts of Saskatchewan today, resulting in poor air quality and reduced visibility,” said the weather agency.

“The smoke should be mostly out of the the province by Tuesday morning.”

For more information on the health effects of wildfire smoke check out the Environment Canada website.