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How We're Navigating the Canada Post Strike
Get Trained at Our Safety Symposium this October!
Oct
06
Trainer Courses for Fall/Winter 2025
There's only three months of 2025 left, but we've got five Lifesaving Trainer courses you can take before it's over! To be precise, there's four Trainer Recertification courses and one Trainer Original course available for registration right now! Trainers…
Oct
03
Volunteers Wanted: Lifesaving Sport Working Group
The Lifesaving Canada is seeking volunteers to apply for two of the Sport Commission's working groups - the Coach & Officials Working Group, and the Technical Working Group. Full descriptions of both groups can be found below! To apply, please submit…
Oct
03
Understanding Disability in the Aquatic Environment
On October 25, 2025, Cochrane's SLS Centre will be hosting a special in-service training session to help lifeguards, instructors, and staff better understand diverse needs and accessibility in the aquatic environment. Facilitated by Tanya Salwach, this…
Sep
29
How We're Navigating the Canada Post Strike
Due to the postal strike, any recent or future orders placed with us will likely experience delays in getting to you. We support Canada Post workers' right to strike, but we also understand our affiliates' need to receive their Lifesaving Society products…
Sep
26
Recapping the 2025-2026 Sport Season Kickoff Webinar!
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025-2026 Sport Season Kickoff Webinar on Wednesday! We had some great conversations, and it's clear that all of the clubs are raring to go! If you couldn't make it to the webinar, no worries! The presentation slides…
Sep
24
Updates to Future Leadership Packs
We have recently updated our Price List, and through our commitment to improving the delivery of our programs, we have made the decision to omit the JLC Lesson Plan from future editions of the following product packs: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor…
Sep
22
2025 Updates to ABNWT Competition Manual
The 2025 edition of the ABNWT Competition Manual is now available on our website, and in preparation for the 2025-2026 Lifesaving Sport season, we've made some new updates! These updates were guided by three key principles: Alignment with the current…
Sep
18
Camrose Tsunami Mix Masters 2025!
Registration is now open for the Camrose Tsunami Mix Masters 2025! You'll find the meet details summarized below, but we encourage those interested in registering to please read the full Meet Package, as well as the Safety Plan. Please understand…
Sep
09
New Details About the Safety Symposium
Back in August, we announced that Lifesaving Society ABNWT will be holding a Safety Symposium in Jasper, where attendees have the opportunity to get trained in up to 5 different courses, including our new-and-improved Safety Management courses! Today…
Sep
05
Help Us Raise Funds for Lifejackets!
If you're going to the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton this October, you can purchase your tickets through our direct link for a 20% discount! Not only that, but we'll be using 100% of the funds raised through ticket sales to purchase new, high-quality…
Aug
29
Apply Now for the Orange Cup 2025!
The 2025 Orange Cup will be held from November 23 - December 1 in the Netherlands, and Lifesaving Society Canada has just announced the selection criteria for the National Team! The Orange Cup is an annual pool event that allows athletes from different…
Aug
27
2025-2026 Sport Season Start-Up Webinar
It's that time of the year again! With the 2025-2026 Lifesaving Sport season approaching, we'll be hosting a season start-up webinar on September 24 for our coaches and club admins! Starting in October, we're also going to be bringing back the monthly…
Aug
19
Get Trained at Our Safety Symposium!
This October, the Lifesaving Society ABNWT will be holding a Safety Symposium in Jasper, where attendees have the opportunity to get trained in up to 5 different courses, including our new-and-improved safety courses! Since January 2025, our new Safety…
Aug
06
CSBC Recruiting National Lifeguards for Cold Water Bootcamp
The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and PlaySafe Productions are hosting a cold water awareness boot camp on Great Slave Lake from September 27-29, and are looking for NL-certified lifeguards in the area to serve as support swimmers. As support…
Aug
01
Volunteers Wanted for Pool Safety Photo Shoot
(NOTE: Due to the large number of responses received, the form is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied!) We're seeking volunteers of all ages and ethnicities to model for some new educational content focusing on pool safety! Participants will…
Jul
30
Seeking Member Feedback on New National Guidelines
Lifesaving Society Canada has released drafts of two new safety standard documents, and is currently seeking feedback from Society members before moving forward. As Canada's lifeguarding experts, the Lifesaving Society advises the judicial system,…
Jul
28
Requesting Facility Photos for Safety Training Materials!
Our Safety Management Committee has put out a request for affiliates to submit photos of their facilities for use in future training manuals. By incorporating more real-world examples rather than staged photos, we can create training materials that better…
Jul
24
This August: Surf Lifesaving Camps at Mahogany Lake
On August 15, Mahogany Homeowners Association will be offering two hour-long sessions where kids and teens can experience the basics of Surf Lifesaving! Now's your chance to experience a fun day on the beach while learning about water safety, and even…
Jul
09
Registration Package Available for CSLC 2025
The registration package is now available for the 2025 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships! View the full document (including the necessary registration forms), or read on for a summary of the event details, volunteer opportunities, and registration…
Jun
26
New Member ID Card Process
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our services for our members, we will now be primarily distributing Member IDs by email instead of physical mail. This change was designed to make the process faster, easier, and more reliable. This new approach…