UPDATE: The special air quality statement for Moose Jaw has ended.
**Original article**
The special air quality statement remains in place this morning for Moose Jaw as smoke from forest fires burning across the prairie's drifts southward.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says, "with light winds, wildfire smoke is expected to linger today."
Residents are asked to reduce to eliminate physical activity outdoors and, if you must spend time outdoors, was a properly worn respirator mask, such as a NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent respirator.
Increased levels of smoke can increase health risks. Mild and common symptoms include eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious symptoms can include wheezing, chest pains, or a severe cough.
Those more likely to be impacted by smoky conditions include people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with pre-existing health conditions, and people who work outdoors.
-- with files from Shawn Slaght