City of St. Albert and RCMP conducting joint exercise on Dec. 12 ›

On December12, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the City of St. Albert and RCMP will conduct a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise simulating an active shooter and mass casualty event.

The exercise will primarily take place at the City's Jack Kraft facility, where most of the police presence and any associated loud noises will occur. There will also be some supporting activities and police presence in and around Servus Credit Union Place; however, these will be limited compared to the activity at Jack Kraft. The exercise will involve a significant number of first responders, police and emergency vehicles, drones, a helicopter, and controlled loud noises as part of the training. There will also be mock causalities, mock evacuees, and mock interviews taking place as part of the exercise.

It is important for community members to note the unusual activity is only a simulation, intended to represent a real scenario as part of a compressive training exercise involving a wide range of external agencies. The exercise has been designed to minimize the impact on surrounding residents and businesses. Please note all programs and activities at Servus Place will continue as usual.

Through this exercise, first responders and City personnel will gain practical experience in handling high-risk situations, strengthening the safety of St. Albert's residents and employees.

More information on the exercise is available on the City web site.

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