EDMONTON — Organizers of an annual marathon say it’s scheduled to go ahead as planned, despite a lingering haze in the city due to smoke plumes from wildfires originating in British Columbia. The Servus Edmonton Marathon will take place as scheduled on Sunday, organizers said in a statement on Saturday, but noted that the children’s run will be postponed. Organizers say the annual Servus Edmonton Marathon is scheduled to go ahead as planned, despite hazy conditions due to smoke plumes engulfing the city from wildfires in British Columbia. ( Codie McLachlan / For StarMetro Edmonton )“Due to air quality index today, we have chosen to move the ABC kids event to tomorrow,” said Tom Keogh, the race director, in the statement. Edmonton’s Air Quality Index was hovering at 10+, which is very unhealthy and can cause coughing, headaches and throat irritation.

Source: thestar August 18, 2018 18:11 UTC