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Air quality advisory in place

Aug 12, 2024 | 3:03 PM

Wildfire smoke has led to Environment Canada issuing an air quality advisory for the Grande Prairie-Beaverlodge-Valleyview forecast area,.

The weather office says fine particles in the smoke are the biggest risk and everyone, regardless of health or age, is at risk.

It advises that those most at risk like seniors, kids, and anyone who is pregnant should avoid any strenuous activity outside.

More on the advisory can be found here.