British Columbia 
Saskatchewan: Province issues health advisory on air quality due to smoke from BC fires(0)
Saskatoon SK–The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is warning residents to take precautions because of poor air quality in parts of the province due to smoke from British Columbia forest fires.
“People who are at higher risk, including persons with asthma and other respiratory and heart conditions should consider staying indoors with the windows closed to reduce [...]
British Columbia: More Canadian firefighters arrive to help
Kamloops BC–Over the next few days, British Columbia is welcoming over 330 wildfire personnel from around the country to help B.C. fire crews tackle increased fire activity.
Five 20-person sustained action crews from Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories will be arriving today. Thirty-two wildfire personnel will arrive tomorrow, and a further ten 20-person sustained action [...]
British Columbia: Province assists farmers and ranchers in wildfire areas
Victoria BC–Wildfires have the potential to damage standing and stored forage supplies, cause livestock mortality, increase production costs and decrease revenues for affected farmers and ranchers.
· Staff with Emergency Management BC, the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, and the Ministry of Forests and Range are working together with regional districts to assist with any necessary [...]
Alberta: B.C. smoke prompts Alberta air quality warning
Edmonton AB–Albertans are being advised to take precautions against potential health risks associated with deteriorating air quality across the province, caused by drifting smoke from forest fires in British Columbia.
“I strongly advise people with asthma, bronchitis or emphysema to remain indoors, keep their windows closed and take any preventative measures their physicians have previously recommended,” [...]
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