City of Castlegar offering free N95 masks

As wildfires continue to impact air quality across the West Kootenay, the City of Castlegar is offering free N95 masks through several local facilities and organizations. Short-term smoke exposure can cause headaches, irritated eyes, sore throat, coughing, wheezing and worsen existing heart and lung conditions. In the long term, smoke exposure can contribute to the development of chronic diseases,…