The Board of Directors of the Lifesaving Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Kusyanto as Executive Director. The appointment is the result of a public posting and multi-stage interview…
LIFESAVING SOCIETY NATIONAL LIFEGUARD MANDATORY UPDATE Lifesaving Society Canada has updated the National Lifeguard program following a review to make sure its curriculum and performance standards remain current, relevant, and grounded in the competencies…
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch will be closed for the Easter Holiday on April 7 and April 10. Our office will re-open on April 11, 2023. Please ensure to place all orders early to accommodate for the office closure....
Please note that there has been an update to the schedule of events for the Simulated Emergency Response Competition. It is now starting slightly earlier than previously noted. Please review the Event Package for the updated schedule. Event…
Workplace First Aid Approval Levels Both Alberta and the Northwest Territories have adopted Canadian Standards Association (CSA) workplace first aid standardized content into workplace first aid programs. With this comes an attempt to harmonize…
Lifesaving Society Canada is extending the deadline for Red Cross-certified individuals who wish to transition to Lifesaving Society certifications through the special pathways established for the nationwide Swim Transition. See full communication here.…
The Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta) was created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty's Accession to the throne as Queen of Canada. The overall purpose of the medal program is to recognize individuals who have made significant…
It's no joke - the Pool Lifesaving Championships & Junior Games will be here this April 2-3! The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch is grateful for the opportunity to hold the Pool Lifesaving Championships & Junior Games at the…
It truly is the end of an era. The Canadian Red Cross has decided to wind down its swim and lifeguard programming over the course of 2022, allowing the organization to focus on other surging humanitarian issues. [view the press release] Whether you learned…
This winter you can support the Lifesaving Society's drowning prevention initiatives by purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket. The draw will take place on December 24, and the winner will receive half of the ticket sales. When you purchase tickets, you…
Every quarter, the Lifesaving Society hosts Affiliate Webinars. These webinars are a chance to connect with other affiliates in your zone, get updates from the Society, and ask questions. This November the Society will also be joined by RFP, who will…
The Lifesaving Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch is grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with the Injury Prevention Centre to complete a 3 year water-related injury analysis of the Northwest Territories. The analysis reviewed…
Did you know that for every 1 fatal drownings there are 6 non-fatal drownings? This is one of the findings from a recent 20 year analysis of drownings in Alberta completed by the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and the Northwest Territories in partnership…
The Journal of Aging and Health 2021 recently published a study that found that older adults, those 65+, have been drowning at increasing rates. In their study Exploring a Hidden Epidemic: Drowning Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older researchers Tessa…
Volunteer for the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, August 20-22 The best triathletes in the world are coming back to Edmonton this August! World Triathlon Edmonton is hosting the World Triathlon Championship Finals…
We know that things have been busy for our members, so we made sure to record our most recent Affiliate Webinars. ...
Today a number of restrictions across Alberta have been eased as the province moves forward with its reopening plan. While we are still waiting on the publishing of the latest Public Health Order which will provide additional clarity and set the expectations…
The Lifesaving Society is offering personalized tumblers with a powder coated finish that is vacuum-insulated with a liner that maintains optimal drinking temperatures. Made with a stainless steel dual wall construction and lead-free vacuum seal. Features…
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch is actively recruiting for 2 Director positions: 1 - Volunteer Director - Corporate Secretary 1 - Volunteer Director – At Large Please review the recruitment package if you are interested…
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories is looking to hire the following positions: Community Water Smart® Advisor 2 Full Time Positions (1 Position - Banff, 1 Position - Yellowknife) Term of Position: May 10 – August 31, 2021…
