Air quality warnings were issued for many parts of Saskatchewan on Saturday morning as northwest winds moved wildfire smoke in from B.C. and Alberta fires, adding to the smoke already in the province.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said the warnings, which cover many northern areas as well as Swift Current, Prince Albert and Saskatoon and a number of RMs, will cause very poor air quality and reduced visibility with an Air Quality Health Index greater than 10, or very high risk.

Risks were considered moderate in Regina, with a maximum Air Quality Health Index of 4, or moderate risk.

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ECCC says that air quali

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