smoky skies over Medicine Hat (Tiffany Goodwein/CHATNEWSToday)

By Tiffany Goodwein

Special air quality statement issued for Medicine Hat

Jul 24, 2021 | 10:08 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB– Wildfire smoke from the B.C wildfires has prompted a special air quality statement for Medicine Hat and the surrounding area.

Environment Canada says high air quality index ratings are likely to occur throughout the weekend in Southern Alberta. The air quality can vary at various parts of the day, Environment Canada said.

Increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches, and shortness of break may occur. Environment Canada says children, seniors, and people with cardiovascular or lung diseases are at most risk.

The special air quality statement is in effect for the following regions.

• City of Medicine Hat
• Co. of Forty Mile near Bow Island and Whitla
• Co. of Newell near Patricia
• Co. of Newell near Tilley and Rolling Hills
• Cypress Co. near Bowell and Redcliff
• Cypress Co. near Bowmanton Schuler and Hilda
• Cypress Co. near CFB Suffield
• Cypress Co. near Dunmore and Woolchester
• Cypress Co. near Irvine and Walsh
• Cypress Co. near McNeill and Sandy Point District Park
• Cypress Co. near Seven Persons
• Cypress Co. near Suffield and Hwy 879
• Cypress Co. near Tide Lake
• S.A. 2 near Bindloss Empress and Social Plains
• S.A. 2 near Buffalo and Cavendish
• S.A. 2 near Iddesleigh and Dinosaur Prov. Park
• S.A. 2 near Jenner and Atlee

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