While most provinces and territories across Canada will conduct a scheduled emergency alert test today, Alberta will not be participating.
According to the Alert Ready national testing schedule, Alberta has no test planned for May 2025. Quebec is the only other province not included in this round of testing.
Please be advised that due to ongoing wildfires in some parts of the province, Alberta has canceled its test scheduled for today, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 1:55 PM MDT.
— Alert Ready (@AlertReady) May 7, 2025
The Alert Ready system is designed to deliver critical emergency alerts to Canadians through television, radio, and compatible wireless devices. These tests are typically conducted during Emergency Preparedness Week to ensure the system functions properly and to raise public awareness.
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Residents in Alberta will not receive a test alert today, but the system remains active for real emergencies. Albertans are encouraged to stay informed and prepared by downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert app and reviewing their personal emergency plans.