Calgary’s Air Quality Hits Global Worst | Calgary News

Calgary’s air quality plummeted to dangerously high levels, ranking among the worst globally — smoke from wildfires choked the skies, turning visibility hazy and breathing painful. Environment Canada issued orange alerts across western and central Alberta, warning of severe health risks, especially for those with asthma or COPD, as smoke lingered through Friday with more expected from British Columbia. A weather system promised relief by Saturday, pushing smoke north — but the event starkly reminds us how deeply our health is tied to the environment, no matter where we live. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/628679d67b039f15