The Government of Canada will conduct a test of the emergency alerting system on Wednesday, May 8 at 11:55 am.

Test messages will be issued over TV, radio, cell phones and tablets. Check your phone’s compatibility at https://www.alertready.ca/

Alert Ready delivers critical and potentially life-saving alerts to Albertans during emergencies.

Albertans are also encouraged to download the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app to ensure they receive all emergency notifications for their area. Get it for iOS and Android at www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert .