Why was the siren test in High River cancelled last week?

The bi-annual test of the Town of High River's two sirens was cancelled last week.

They were scheduled to go off at 1:55 p.m. last Wednesday, May 7.

However, due to the province-wide Emergency Alert test, which was supposed to happen at the same time, being cancelled, the Town cancelled their siren test.

The Alberta Emergency Alert was cancelled by the province because of all the wildfire alerts already in effect.

The sirens are next scheduled to be tested in the Fall.