Yellow Air Quality Warning Issued for Mackenzie County Near Indian Cabins
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Environment Canada has issued a yellow air quality warning due to wildfire smoke affecting Mackenzie Co. near Indian Cabins and Steen River.
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- Record type
- Air Quality
- Affected area
- Mackenzie County, Alberta
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Yellow warning - air quality - in effect. Issued by Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services. Moderate severity.
Affected Areas
Mackenzie Co. near Indian Cabins and Steen River.
What You Should Do
Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events. 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.
Expected Conditions
Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour. As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Mild symptoms may include eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough.
Timeline
Effective 2026-08-28T08:06:56-00:00. Expires 2026-08-29T00:06:56-00:00.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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