Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued warnings for the majority of the province on Saturday morning, cautioning that daytime temperatures of 29 to 35 C are expected throughout the weekend. Previous heat waves this summer have seen temperature records broken, infrastructure damaged, the electrical system overloaded and emergency crews overwhelmed. The City of Edmonton has activated its extreme weather response, which aims to keep vulnerable people safe during the heat. Wildfire smoke an issue, tooParts of the province, including Banff and Jasper National Parks, also continue to be under special air quality statements. The smoke contains a changing mix of particles and gases, including many that are harmful to human or animal health.

Source: CBC News July 31, 2021 19:26 UTC