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Saskatchewan had good reason to celebrate Clean Air Day on Wednesday. The air the province's residents breathe is clean according to the M i n i s t r y o f Environment's recent State of the Environment Report. There is a low level of air pollutants in the province and air quality in urban centres is primarily excellent. 'Clean Air Day is an opportunity for residents to recognize the importance of air quality and the impact it has on our health and the environment, and to take measures to reduce air pollution in our daily lives,' said Environment M i n i s t e r K e n Cheveldayoff. There are currently six permanent stations in Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, North Battleford, Prince Albert and Buffalo Narrows as well as the mobile S a s k a t c h ewa n Ai r Monitoring Laboratory (SAML). The SAML is capable of monitoring air quali t y a n y w h e r e i n Saskatchewan that is accessible by road. _ Government of Saskatchewan