Saskatchewan emergency smartphone app doesn't issue Amber Alerts

The Saskatchewan government's emergency notification app for smartphones does not notify the public when an Amber Alert is initiated.

The SaskAlert app notifies the public for emergency situations such as boil water advisories, tornado warnings and freezing rain.

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But a government spokesperson tells CTV Regina that although the app is capable of issuing missing person information, the administration of the Amber Alert program falls under the RCMP's jurisdiction.

Last week, an Amber Alert was issued for seven-year-old Nia Eastman. Eastman was found dead near Smeaton, Sask., about 20 kilometres away from Choiceland.

The government says for Amber Alerts to be included in the app, the RCMP would have to give them permission.

The RCMP says it will issue a statement on the matter on Tuesday.