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Jul
30
Register for the 2024 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships Today!
We've got some exciting news for our Lifesaving Sport community! As you may be aware, the Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships are coming up later this month, and we've got everything you need to know to register! Additionally, they are also looking…
Jul
29
First Aid Mandatory Update - Two Month Check-In
As of writing, it has been approximately two months since our First Aid Mandatory Update was rolled out on our Online Academy. We're happy to report that we've received lots of positive feedback on the new resources since the initial launch. In preparation…
Jul
15
Introducing our New Water Smart® Advocate Course!
Become a Water Smart® Advocate with our new free online course! Designed around water safety awareness and injury prevention practices, this self-paced course will provide learners with the knowledge and skills to stay safe and be Water Smart® in,…
Jul
10
National Drowning Prevention Week Photo Contest
Get ready to be Water Smart®! This year for National Drowning Prevention Week, the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch is hosting a Water Smart® -themed photo contest where you can win a lifejacket, or some Lifesaving Society…
Jul
02
Please Submit Quarterly Statistics for January 1 - March 31, 2024
In order to track activity levels in programs without test sheets, we require our affiliate delivery partners to submit their programs statistics to us on a quarterly basis. Though we usually include a link to the submission form in each new edition…
Jun
26
Summer 2024 Trainer Courses
In July and August, we're hosting three Trainer Courses, all of which still have spots available to register! If you're interested in getting a Trainer certification this summer, or renewing an old one, don't hesitate to sign up via the links below!…
Jun
25
Lifesaving Sport Scholarship Program Sill Accepting Applicants
In our Spring 2024 edition of Ripples, we announced that the Lifesaving Society is currently offering a special scholarship program to athletes and officials representing Canada at this year's World Lifesaving Championships. The society will award scholarships…
Jun
24
One Month Since First Aid Mandatory Update Launch
On May 27, our First Aid Mandatory Update was rolled out on our Online Academy. Now that approximately one month has passed since the launch date, we would like to remind Affiliates, First Aid Instructors, First Aid Trainers, and anyone who may have…
Jun
07
Seeking Lifeguards for 2024 Olympic Games!
We have an exciting announcement for our National Lifeguards! The Lifesaving Society Quebec Branch has recently been contacted by the French Federation of Lifesaving and First Aid, which has been tasked with ensuring safety and aquatic lifeguarding for…
May
30
2024 Alberta Drowning Report Released
Drowning Prevention Research Centre Canada has released a new two-page drowning report, detailing the most recent data on water-related fatalities in the Alberta over a five-year period. The first page of the report is included below, while the full…
May
27
Lifesaving First Aid Update Rolls Out Today!
Our First Aid Mandatory Update rolls out today, and is now LIVE on our Online Academy! This update is intended for First Aid Instructors and Trainers only. Anyone holding a current Basic or Intermediate First Aid Certification will not be impacted, as…
May
24
New Northern Canada Drowning Report Released
Drowning Prevention Research Centre Canada has released a new two-page drowning report, detailing the most recent data on water-related fatalities in the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut over a five-year period. The full report can be read here,…
May
07
2024 Lifesaving World Championships: National Team Announcement
On behalf of Pierre Tabah, National Team Head Coach, Lifesaving Society Canada is pleased to present the athletes who have been selected to represent Canada at the upcoming Lifesaving World Championships, which will be held at Gold Coast, Australia from…
May
06
Direct Delivery Course Calendar: July - December 2024
We've now finalized our direct delivery course schedule for the latter half of 2024. Between July and December 2024, we'll be offering a total of eight in-person and online Trainer Original and Trainer Recertification courses. A description and registration…
May
02
Lifejacket Loaner Stations 2024 Start-of-Season Call
With summer now just around the corner, it's almost time to start opening up our Lifejacket Loaner Stations! On May 29, The Lifesaving Society will be hosting a virtual start-of-season call at 1:30pm! This meeting is open to communities who have previously…
Apr
26
2024 Affiliate Price List Now Available
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch's 2024 Affiliate Price List is now available. As explained in the latest edition of Ripples, and in our November 30 communique, our item prices will remain the same as they were in 2023,…
Apr
24
New Aquatics Health & Safety Awareness Campaign from AMHSA
The Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association has released an Aquatics Health & Safety campaign, which is designed to raise awareness of slips, trips, and falls for those working around pools. We are proud to have supported AMHSA on this project,…
Apr
18
Register Now for Our 2024 AGM and Branch Recognition Awards
The Lifesaving Society and Northwest Territories Branch invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting and Branch Recognition Awards on June 14! At this event, we gather to recognize and celebrate our collaborative efforts to reduce drowning and water-related…
Apr
15
Volunteers Needed for Casino Fundraiser this May!
The Lifesaving Society is urgently seeking volunteers to help out at our upcoming casino fundraiser. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who has already volunteered, and we only have a few - very important! - positions left to fill. This year's event…
Apr
09
First Aid Mandatory Update - Timeline
In May 2024, the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch will be launching our new First Aid materials as well as a mandatory update for all Lifesaving First Aid Instructors and Trainers. For more information on the details of the…