Alerting Partners

 

Authorized Users

 

An Alberta Emergency Alert can be issued by individuals who have been designated by their community, organization, or department. These individuals are called Authorized Users and may include:

 

  • Emergency Managers
  • Municipal Officials
  • First Nation Representatives
  • Provincial Government Departments (Alberta Emergency Management Agency, Alberta Environment)
  • Federal Government Departments (Environment Canada)

 

Alberta Police Services are also authorized to issue AMBER Alerts, which notify the public if a child or an adult with a proven mental or physical disability has been abducted.

 

 

Media Partners

 

The success of Alberta’s alert system is possible with the support and assistance of Alberta broadcasters who distribute alerts to the public through radio and television. Participating broadcasters include:

 

  • The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA)
  • Astral Media Inc.
  • Global Television
  • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
  • Clear Sky Radio Inc.
  • CKUA Radio Network
  • Corus Entertainment
  • CTV Television Network
  • Golden West Radio
  • Harvard Broadcasting
  • LA Radio Group Inc
  • Miracle Channel
  • Newcap Inc.
  • Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
  • Peace River Broadcasting
  • Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.
  • Rowlco Radio Ltd.
  • SHAW Cable
  • Touch Canada Broadcasting
  • University of Alberta
  • University of Calgary
  • VISTA Broadcasting Group (VISTA Radio)

 

If you are a broadcaster that would like to participate in this program, please contact the Alberta Emergency Alert program for more information.