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Lifejacket Loaner Stations 2024 Start-of-Season Call
Registration Open: Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships 2024
Jan
13
Canadian Red Cross Retiring Swim and Lifeguard Programming - Recommends Program Delivery Partners Transition to the Lifesaving Society
It truly is the end of an era. The Canadian Red Cross has decided to wind down its swim and lifeguard programming over the course of 2022, allowing the organization to focus on other surging humanitarian issues. [view the press release] Whether you learned…
Dec
02
Lifesaving Society Winter Raffle!
This winter you can support the Lifesaving Society's drowning prevention initiatives by purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket. The draw will take place on December 24, and the winner will receive half of the ticket sales. When you purchase tickets, you…
Nov
17
Affiliate Webinars
Every quarter, the Lifesaving Society hosts Affiliate Webinars. These webinars are a chance to connect with other affiliates in your zone, get updates from the Society, and ask questions. This November the Society will also be joined by RFP, who will…
Oct
28
3 Year Water-Related Injury Analysis of the Northwest Territories Published by the Lifesaving Society
The Lifesaving Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch is grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with the Injury Prevention Centre to complete a 3 year water-related injury analysis of the Northwest Territories. The analysis reviewed…
Jul
28
20 Year Analysis on Drowning
Did you know that for every 1 fatal drownings there are 6 non-fatal drownings? This is one of the findings from a recent 20 year analysis of drownings in Alberta completed by the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and the Northwest Territories in partnership…
Jul
13
New Study Shows an Increase in Drowning For Those 65+
The Journal of Aging and Health 2021 recently published a study that found that older adults, those 65+, have been drowning at increasing rates. In their study Exploring a Hidden Epidemic: Drowning Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older researchers Tessa…
Jul
07
World Triathlon Championship Series - Call for Volunteer Lifeguards!
Volunteer for the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, August 20-22 The best triathletes in the world are coming back to Edmonton this August! World Triathlon Edmonton is hosting the World Triathlon Championship Finals…
Jun
28
Missed the June Affiliate Webinars? View the Recording Now!
We know that things have been busy for our members, so we made sure to record our most recent Affiliate Webinars. ...
Jun
11
Alberta Enters Stage 2 of Reopening Plan
Today a number of restrictions across Alberta have been eased as the province moves forward with its reopening plan. While we are still waiting on the publishing of the latest Public Health Order which will provide additional clarity and set the expectations…
May
07
Limited Time Offer! Order a personalized Lifesaving Society Tumbler
The Lifesaving Society is offering personalized tumblers with a powder coated finish that is vacuum-insulated with a liner that maintains optimal drinking temperatures. Made with a stainless steel dual wall construction and lead-free vacuum seal. Features…
Apr
22
Director Recruitment
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch is actively recruiting for 2 Director positions: 1 - Volunteer Director - Corporate Secretary 1 - Volunteer Director – At Large Please review the recruitment package if you are interested…
Apr
21
The Lifesaving Society Alberta & Northwest Territories is hiring!
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories is looking to hire the following positions: Community Water Smart® Advisor 2 Full Time Positions (1 Position - Banff, 1 Position - Yellowknife) Term of Position: May 10 – August 31, 2021…
Apr
13
Lifejacket Loaner Station Start of Season Call!
Spring is here and the Lifesaving Society is getting ready for another busy summer season. A major part of the season for many communities will be getting Lifejacket Loaner Stations ready. The Lifesaving Society will be hosting our annual start-of-season…
Apr
12
The Return to Step 1 for Swimming Pools in Alberta
On April 6, 2021, the Government of Alberta announced that due to COVID-19 variant of concerns and increased viral spread across the province that public health restrictions would be re-imposed. Chief Medical Officer of Health Order (CMOH) 08-2021…
Mar
17
Swim Alberta joins forces with Lifesaving Society for next phase of We Are Ready
The campaign, which continues with the launch of one of three new videos, encourages an evidence-based approach to reopening pools, highlights mental health and wellness, and reinforces that facilities are ready to safely welcome back swimmers. In the…
Mar
03
Ruth Lee Pool Rescue Manikins Now Available!
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories now has Ruth Lee Pool Rescue Manikins for sale. The Ruth Lee Pool Rescue manikins feature a revolutionary design that will innovate First Aid, Lifesaving, and Lifeguard Training. The Ruth Lee…
Feb
09
The Path Forward for Swimming Pools in Alberta - Step 1 Update
Yesterday, the Government of Alberta moved to Step 1 of the Path Forward, and CMOH Order 02-2021 was issued. This order officially permits some business activities to resume. Affiliate Delivery Partners are encouraged to review the order and its…
Feb
03
Lifesaving World Championships 2022 - Confirmation of Revised Competition Dates
As you know the Lifesaving World Championships that were planned to take place in September 2020 in Riccione, Italy, had to be rescheduled to 2022 because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In the attached letter you find the confirmation of the revised…
Feb
03
The Path Forward for Swimming Pools in Alberta
On January 29, 2021, the Government of Alberta announced the path forward outlining the steps to be taken in easing public health measures and restrictions for the re-start of businesses in various sectors. Since then, more information has been…
Jan
22
Update on Lifesaving Society Certifications
Certifications in Alberta No certification extensions were issued following the announcement of province wide mandatory restrictions including the closure of recreation and fitness facilities put into effect on December 13, 2020. Now that we know…