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The August long weekend began with weather alerts from Environment Canada.
Heat warnings ran along the Saskatchewan-Alberta border Saturday morning from the La Loche area south to Leader.
The warnings mean daytime highs will be in the 30s with not much relief from the heat coming overnight.
Environment Canada suggests people limit time outside, drink plenty of water and monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
Symptoms can include fever, no sweating, confusion and fainting.
Air quality statements scatter parts of central and eastern Saskatchewan Saturday morning including the Regina area and communities along the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border.
This stems from wildfires burning in the province sending smoke into the air, according to the statements.
People with lung diseases, such as asthma, may notice the smoke more.
