St. Albert first responders to practice active shooter response [Video]

An active shooter situation will be simulated in St. Albert on Thursday for the city and local first responders to practice their response to a mass casualty event. 

The “full-scale” exercise will take place mostly at Jack Kraft Facility from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., but also in and around Servus Credit Union Place. 

Police, firefighter and EMS activity – including loud noises, drones and a helicopter – will be seen and heard at the locations, the city warned. 

“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,” the City of St. Albert said in a statement. 

The mock casualties and evacuees will be played by civilian volunteers. 

Servus Place programs and activities will not be affected. 

More information is available online.