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

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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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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.

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Lifesaving Society Events

Claire Jones Memorial JLC Meet

Nov 23, 2024

Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre (805 Switzer Dr, Hinton, AB T7V 1V1)

Date: November 23, 2024

Host Club: Hinton Stingrays

Location: Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre (805 Switzer Dr, Hinton, AB T7V 1V1)

Competition Info (download the Meet Package & Safety Plan here!)

Officials Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Trainer Recertification Course (Online)

Nov 24, 2024

Online

Cost: $75

Location: Online

Online Coursework Available:

  • Friday, November 1

Virtual Teams Meeting Date:

  • Sunday, November 24, 8:30am - 12:30pm

Prerequisites:

  • Previously completed a Trainer course

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Possible Shipping Delays Due to Canada Post Strike

Posted on: Nov 15, 2024

Please know that, due to the Canada Post strike, any recent or future orders placed with us may be delayed…

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Update to Interim Card Policy

Update to Interim Card Policy

Posted on: Nov 13, 2024

Following a recent review of our current interim card process, we've identified some areas for improvement.…

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Possible Shipping Delays Due to Strike

Due to the Canada Post strike, any recent or future orders placed with us may be delayed in getting to you. For any shipments needed before the end of the year, we recommend placing your order by December 1st.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we will inform you if the situation changes. If you have any questions regarding your order, please contact our Operations Manager at NancyK@Lifesaving.org.