Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch

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We need your help! Approximately 100 Canadians die each year while boating. Transport Canada is seeking public feedback on legislation that would save lives by requiring recreational boaters to wear a lifejacket/PFD. Learn how you can support mandatory lifejacket wear and save lives.

New Water Smart® Advocate Course

Become a Water Smart® Advocate with our new FREE online course! Dive into this course to unlock essential skills and knowledge to keep you and your loved ones safe in, on, and around water and ice. Elevate your water safety awareness and injury prevention practices today — because safety is our priority, and it should be yours too.

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Lifesaving Society

Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch

Courses & Programs

Swimming, lifesaving, lifeguarding, first aid, boating, instructor and trainer programs. We train over 1 million Canadians each year.

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Water Smart Education

Increase awareness of the public to the risks associated with activities in, on and around water and ice and to modify at-risk behaviours to eliminate drowning and water-related injury.

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Member Services

Who are our members? If you have a Member ID (like you find on a certification card), then you're a member. If that's you - hooray! This section is committed to serving you!

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Safety Services

Providing facility owner/operators with the information, tools, and support services needed to provide a safe environment for aquatic users.

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Sport

Lifesaving Sport is unique as it combines skills that are learned for humanitarian purposes and applies them to competition.

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Shop

Online store that provides a comprehensive selection of equipment, program literature, apparel, accessories and recognition items.

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Support the Society

Monetary donations go towards providing and improving programs and services throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories. All donations are gratefully received, and a charitable receipt is issued for donations of $20 or more.

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Lifesaving Society Blog

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Monthly Newsletter

Our quarterly newsletter, Ripples, includes information and updates for members and affiliates. You can find Ripples on our About page (under Communications) or subscribe below to get it delivered to your inbox.