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You're Invited to Our Annual General Meeting!
2025 Affiliate Agreement Form Now Available!
Lifesaving Society AB/NWT is Recruiting!
Jun
04
Sport Scholarship Deadline Extended
The deadline to apply for the 2025 Lifesaving Sport Scholarship, originally set for June 2, will be extended to August 31. If you plan to compete in any upcoming competitions this year, such as the RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships, the Canadian…
May
28
Update to Lifesaving Society Bylaws
As part of our commitment to strong governance and transparency, we are proposing a series of updates to our bylaws. These changes will be presented at our upcoming Annual General Meeting for your approval. Below we have summarized the major changes…
May
08
Help Us Nominate the Canadian Athlete Representative!
Lifesaving Society Canada is seeking nominations from fellow high-performance athletes for the Canadian Athlete Representative! The athlete representative is selected every two years, and serves as part of the Sport Commission to represent the needs…
May
05
2025 Affiliate Agreement Form Now Available
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch has released an update to our Affiliate Agreement Form for 2025. Affiliates of the Society who wish to review their affiliation must complete and submit the new agreement form to us by June…
May
02
CPRA Survey: Framework for Recreation in Canada
The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) is in the process of revising the Framework for Recreation in Canada - the guiding document for public recreation providers in Canada since 2015 - to reflect the evolving needs of communities across…
Apr
25
You're Invited to our 2025 Annual General Meeting!
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch invites you to attend our 2025 Annual General Meeting in June! At this event, members and friends of our branch gather to recognize our collaborative efforts to reduce drowning and water-related…
Apr
16
Lifesaving Society ABNWT is Recruiting!
Interested in becoming part of the team at the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch? Right now, we're looking for an individual to join our office staff, and another to join our Board of Directors! Board of Directors: Director…
Mar
21
SEE Auditor Course Coming to Barrhead this April!
This is a reminder that the Barrhead Regional Aquatic Centre will be hosting a SEE Auditor course this April, and there's still some open spots available! About the Course SEE (Supervision, Evaluation, and Enhancement) Auditor is designed to prepare…
Mar
19
Now Available: 2025 Affiliate Price List
Our affiliate price list for 2025 is now available to read on our website through your member login. With some exceptions outlined below, our prices will remain mostly the same as they were in 2024. At the Lifesaving Society, we are committed to maintaining…
Feb
27
Provincials: Hotel Block Bookings Deadline
This is a reminder for anyone attending Provincials that hotel rooms are available at a discount through block booking, but please know that we're nearing the deadline! As outlined in the Event Package, rooms are currently available at two Calgary…
Feb
25
Lifesaving Sport: February Q&A Session Follow-Up
This month's Q&A session with our Sport Coordinator, Amy Swedlo, was held on February 18. Although we typically do not distribute summaries or follow-ups for these meetings, this most recent session was just so jam-packed with important discussions that…
Feb
18
Practical Training: Understanding Disability in Aquatic Environments
On March 23, Cochrane's SLS Centre will hold a special in-service training session on disability in aquatic environments! The session is facilitated by Tanya Salwach - certified Aquatic Therapist and WATSU Practitioner specializing in complex care,…
Feb
14
Addendum to ABNWT Competition Manual
In addition to the new Lifesaving Sport Canadian Competition Manuals released last week, an addendum has just been made to the Alberta and Northwest Territories Competition Manual. The addendum outlines changes to sections 3.3 (Manikin Carry) and…
Feb
11
Update to Our "Submit a Course" Page
In an effort to make our website more accessible to our members, we have recently implemented some changes, notably to the "Submit a Course" page. Previously, when affiliates wished us to add a course to our website, they would use this page to submit…
Feb
06
New Manuals for Canadian Lifesaving Sport Competitions
Lifesaving Society Canada has just released two new Sport manuals to replace the 2019 Canadian Competition Manual. The standards outlined in these documents will be used at the upcoming Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championship in May, and the Canadian Surf…
Feb
05
Lifesaving Sport: Mid-Season Announcements
With Provincials just around the corner, our Lifesaving Sport community has been very busy lately! With so many new announcements and so little time, we've bundled together a collection of important headlines that we highly recommend checking out! …
Feb
01
Seeking Feedback from Current & Former National Lifeguard Instructors
The Lifesaving Society Canada has released a survey seeking feedback from individuals who have taught at least one (1) National Lifeguard original or recertification course in the past 5 years, for future revision and enhancement of the National Lifeguard…
Jan
31
2025 Provincials Open for Registration!
Registration is now open for the 2025 Alberta and Northwest Territories Pool Lifesaving Championships & Junior Games! These championships are open to all active Lifesaving Sport clubs and registered athletes from across Alberta and the Northwest Territories,…
Jan
27
Call for Volunteers: Training Program Commissioner-Elect
The Lifesaving Society Canada is currently seeking a volunteer to assist in leading the Training Program activity centre and projects. The Lifesaving Society Canada's Training Program Commission contributes to the mission of the Society by developing…
Jan
23
Registration Open: Camrose Tsunami Splash 2025
Registration is now open for the Camrose Tsunami Splash 2025 meet! The meet will run from March 22 - 23 and take place at the Mayer Aquatic Centre. You'll find the meet details summarized below, but we encourage those interested in registering to…