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Blog Archive

Communiques, or blog posts, are sent out with important information to members or affiliates that may be impacted. All communiques can be found on our News page.

Last Year's Communiques

June 6, 2023: Register by June 11th for our Annual General Meeting and Branch Recognition Awards

April 26, 2023: Executive Director Announcement

April 17, 2023: National Lifeguard Update - Now Available

March 20, 2023: National Lifeguard Update

March 07, 2023: Please Submit Affiliate Renewal Forms

March 03, 2023: Registration Open for Provincials

February 22, 2023: Update to Lifesaving Society First Aid Naming Conventions

February 21, 2023: Call for Officials - Provincials 

February 16, 2023: Call for Key Officials - Provincials 

February 13, 2023: AHS Expansion of Inspection Disclosure Project

February 9, 2023: Call for Officials - Canadian Lifesaving Championships

January 31, 2023: Save the Date - 2023 AB NWT Pool Lifesaving Championships and Junior Games

January 26, 2023: Save the Date - 2023 Trainer Recert Schedule

January 03, 2023: 2023 Price List Now Available

December 15, 2022 - Swim Transition Update: Deadline Extension June 30, 2023

October 26, 2022 - Update to Lifesaving First Aid Programs

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