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Dec 22
2023

Seeking Host Sites for our In-Person Direct Delivery Courses

The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories is looking for facilities to host our in-person direct delivery courses, as well as other workshops and sessions in 2024. If your facility is interested, please follow the links below to submit…

Dec 20
2023

Holiday Office Closure 2023

Holiday Office Closure 2023

The office of the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories branch will close for the holidays on December 22nd. We will re-open on January 2nd, 2024, at 8:30 AM. Please place any last-minute orders by December 21st to receive them by…

Dec 14
2023

Our Upcoming Programs and Services in 2024

Our Upcoming Programs and Services in 2024

As 2023 draws to a close, the Lifesaving Society Alberta & Northwest Territories branch wishes to share a sneak peek at our upcoming Programs and Services Calendar for the first three months of 2024. This calendar will be published quarterly, a minimum…

Nov 24
2023

Call for Volunteers: Public Education Commissioner-Elect

Call for Volunteers: Public Education Commissioner-Elect

Lifesaving Society Canada is currently accepting applications for the Public Education Commissioner-Elect. The Lifesaving Society Canada's Public Education Commission contributes to the mission of the Society that results in behavioural change aimed…

Nov 02
2023

Updates to Lifesaving First Aid Instructor Recertification Course

Updates to Lifesaving First Aid Instructor Recertification Course

Notice to Lifesaving First Aid Instructors and Trainers: As a training agency for workplace first aid courses, Lifesaving First Aid programs have been approved by both the Government of Alberta and the Government of the Northwest Territories at the Basic…

Oct 18
2023

Summary of our 2023-2024 Lifesaving Sport Season Kickoff Webinar

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023/2024 Sport Season Kick-off Webinar on Thursday, October 12th. For anyone who was unable to make it, the following will summarize the key discussion points and messaging from the webinar. If you have any questions…

Oct 05
2023

Upcoming Fall National Lifeguard Instructor Workshops!

Following a program update earlier this year, the Lifesaving Society is looking to bring together National Lifeguard Instructors and Trainers from across Alberta and the Northwest Territories for a series of workshops this fall. These free-of-charge…

Sep 08
2023

Registration is Now Open for Our Fall 2023 Trainer Course!

Registration is Now Open for Our Fall 2023 Trainer Course!

We're excited to announce that registration has just opened for the Lifesaving Society's Trainer Course this November! This in-person course prepares candidates to teach and evaluate the Society's leadership programs. We encourage anyone with an interest…

Aug 31
2023

Now Hiring: Operations Coordinator (Edmonton)

Now Hiring: Operations Coordinator (Edmonton)

  The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch is looking for an Operations Coordinator to join our Edmonton office!   The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for managing our inventory levels, resolving any member and affiliate…

Aug 31
2023

Financial Updates Coming September 2023

Before summer draws to a close, we wanted to remind our affiliates of some changes coming to a couple of our First Aid programs this September. Aquatic Emergency Care Beginning September 1st, a $10 certification fee will be required to run the Lifesaving…

Jul 06
2023

Host Your Own Water Smart® Event with the Lifesaving Society!

Host Your Own Water Smart® Event with the Lifesaving Society!

Did you know that the Lifesaving Society can help you host your own Water Smart® events?   Water Smart® events are great opportunities to educate your community on how to stay safe in, on, and around the water. Attendees can learn how to make Water…

Jun 30
2023

Water Smart® Tips for this July Long Weekend

As Canadians celebrate Canada's birthday this weekend, the Lifesaving Society wants to remind residents of Alberta and the Northwest Territories to keep these four Water Smart® key messages in mind:   Stay Within Arms' Reach and Provide Active Adult…

Jun 26
2023

Call for Volunteers: Lifesaving Sport Commissioner-Elect

Lifesaving Society Canada is currently accepting applications for the Lifesaving Sport Commissioner-Elect. This is a volunteer role, in which the successful applicant will assist in leading the Lifesaving Sport activity centres and projects. Please see…

Jun 19
2023

Online Swim Transition Program to Be Discontinued June 30th

This is a reminder that the deadline for Lifesaving Society's online Swim Transition program is soon approaching.  Red Cross certified individuals who wish to transition to Lifesaving Society certifications will need to complete the process by 11:59…

Jun 14
2023

Updates to Policy & Procedures Manual - June 2023

Lifesaving Society has updated our Policies and Procedures Manual to reflect changes in terminology, prerequisite requirements, and course availability, the most outstanding of which we have summarized below.  Policies and Procedures is designed to…

May 25
2023

Lifesaving Society 2023 Trainer Recertification Schedule

The Lifesaving Society welcomes you to view the below Trainer Recertification schedule for the remainder of the year. Please review the dates below to find a time that works best for you. Each date is linked with course details and registration information.…