Red Deer city council approved on Monday the use of an additional $1.29 million in provincial grant funding towards the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) telephone system.
The NG9-1-1, an expansion in 9-1-1 services mandated by the Canadian Radio-Television and Broadcasting Services (CRTC), was proposed to the national public in 2013. Advancements include 9-1-1 communication via text messages, video calls, sending pictures, and medical information easily to first responders. All telecommunications providers must update their networks to get ready for NG9-1-1 by Mar. 1, 2022… READ MORE
