An air quality advisory is in effect for the Dauphin region.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says wildfire smoke is causing or expected to cause very poor air quality and reduced visibility.
Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.
During heavy smoke conditions, everyone is at risk regardless of their age or health, as the fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk.
You are encouraged to Listen to your body and if you experience symptoms, reduce or stop outdoor activities.
Symptoms can include milder and more common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, as well as serious but less common symptoms such as chest pains or severe cough.
For now, the smoke will not impact the schedule of events for today at the Manitoba Summer Games.
Games officials and representatives from Sport Manitoba met early this morning and decided to continue with the schedule of events as planned for today.
