Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.Smoke from forest fires across the Pacific Northwest will continue to impact areas of southwestern Saskatchewan for the next few days. Wildfire smoke concentrations can be highly variable in space and time.###As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.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.People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.Visit https://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Daytime high temperatures of 32 degrees Celsius, combined with overnight lows near 16 will continue for the beginning of the week.###For more information:https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.htmlPlease call HealthLine 811 for advice on health risks, symptoms and precautions associated with heat.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstormec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on social media using #SKStorm.