Calgary Stampeders cancel outdoor practice because of poor air quality

CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders cancelled outdoor practice Monday because of smoke from forest fires.

The city’s air quality health index was eight on a scale of one to 10 and thus deemed high risk for outdoor activities.

There were 64 active fires burning in southeastern B.C., as well as another four west and northwest of Calgary on Monday.

Rain was forecasted for late Monday and Tuesday, so the Stampeders may get back on McMahon Stadium turf Tuesday under clearer skies.

The Stampeders (0-2) are at home to the Montreal Alouettes on Friday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 16, 2021.