Air quality warnings issued for Edmonton, much of northern Alberta

02-Sep-2025

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Wildfire smoke instigated Environment Canada to issue air quality warnings for a large swath of northern Alberta, as well as the Edmonton region.

"Smoke is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility," reads the warning for Edmonton issued at 2:35 p.m. MT on August 31.

People aged 65 or older, infants and those with chronic health conditions are likely to be more affected by the wildfire smoke, but it poses a risk to everyone, the warning says.