A test of the Alert Ready emergency notification system is set to take place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

By Justin Goulet

UPDATE: Alert Ready’s Alberta test previously scheduled for November 15, 2023 cancelled

Nov 1, 2023 | 11:40 AM

UPDATE – November 2, 2023

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The test of the Alert Ready emergency notification system previously scheduled for November 15, 2023 in Alberta has been cancelled.

Officials said that the remainder of the test schedule for other provinces and territories remains unchanged as of this publication.

ORIGINAL STORY – November 1, 2023

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The date has been set for the next test of a nationwide alert system.

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Alert Ready is Canada’s national public alerting system, which notifies residents of emergencies and disasters. The next test of the system will take place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

The test is scheduled to occur at 1:55 p.m. local time in Alberta. Tests will also occur in all other provinces and territories across the country. Below is a list of times when the test will be conducted:

• British Columbia: 1:55 PM PST
• Manitoba: 1:55 PM CST
• New Brunswick: 10:55 AM AST
• Newfoundland & Labrador: 10:55 AM NST
• Northwest Territories: 1:55 PM MST
• Nova Scotia: 1:55 PM AST
• Nunavut: 2:00 PM EST
• Ontario: 12:55 PM EST
• Prince Edward Island: 12:55 PM AST
• Quebec: 1:55 PM EST
• Saskatchewan: 1:55 PM CST
• Yukon: 1:55 PM MST

The test message will simulate an emergency alert. It will note that it is a test and does not require any action from citizens. Residents can check the compatibility of their mobile device for the test at the Alert Ready website.

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