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Feb
15
Now Recruiting for Our 2024 National Trainer Course
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories branch will be running a free National Trainer course and workshop from April 13 - 14 at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre in Sherwood Park. We're looking for experienced Trainers who are interested…
Feb
13
Save the Date! 2024 Provincials this April!
We're excited to announce that the dates and location for the 2024 Alberta and Northwest Territories Pool Lifesaving Championships and Junior Games are now confirmed! These Championships are open to Lifesaving Sport clubs and registered athletes from…
Feb
12
Athlete Selection Criteria for LWC 2024 Now Available!
In preparation for the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships, Lifesaving Society Canada has released their athlete eligibility and selection criteria. The selected athletes will form one National Open Team and one National Youth Team. The full selection…
Feb
06
Reminder: Register for our February/March Trainer Recertification Online Courses
This is a reminder that spots are still open for our February and March online Trainer recertification courses! In recognition of increasing demand, and to provide courses that better fit within our Trainers' schedules, in 2024 we will be hosting one…
Jan
17
Lifeguard Leadership Survey Now Available to Complete
We're interested in receiving feedback from our affiliates regarding the staff structure, roles, responsibilities, and training at their facilities, specifically related to lifeguarding positions (referred to as Senior Lifeguards within the survey for…
Jan
15
Registration is Open for our Winter 2024 Online Trainer Recertification Courses!
This is a reminder that our January 27th online Trainer Recertification course is currently open for registration, and we encourage any Trainer in need of a recertification to sign up as soon as possible! In recognition of increasing demand, and to provide…
Dec
22
Seeking Host Sites for our In-Person Direct Delivery Courses
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories is looking for facilities to host our in-person direct delivery courses, as well as other workshops and sessions in 2024. If your facility is interested, please follow the links below to submit…
Dec
20
Holiday Office Closure 2023
The office of the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories branch will close for the holidays on December 22nd. We will re-open on January 2nd, 2024, at 8:30 AM. Please place any last-minute orders by December 21st to receive them by…
Dec
18
Reminder to Complete the National Lifeguard Mandatory Update by December 31, 2023
This is a reminder to all of our National Lifeguard Instructors and Trainers that the deadline to complete the 2022 National Lifeguard Mandatory Update is approaching soon. This update must be completed no later than December 31, 2023 via our Lifesaving…
Dec
14
Our Upcoming Programs and Services in 2024
As 2023 draws to a close, the Lifesaving Society Alberta & Northwest Territories branch wishes to share a sneak peek at our upcoming Programs and Services Calendar for the first three months of 2024. This calendar will be published quarterly, a minimum…
Nov
24
Call for Volunteers: Public Education Commissioner-Elect
Lifesaving Society Canada is currently accepting applications for the Public Education Commissioner-Elect. The Lifesaving Society Canada's Public Education Commission contributes to the mission of the Society that results in behavioural change aimed…
Nov
20
Two New Volunteer Positions: IRC Committee Chair & RLSS Trustee for Canada and the Caribbean Region
Two new volunteer positions with the Lifesaving Society Canada are now open! International Relations Committee Chair Job Description (English) Description du Poste (Francais) Application Deadline: November 27, 2023 Trustee to RLSS Commonwealth,…
Nov
02
Updates to Lifesaving First Aid Instructor Recertification Course
Notice to Lifesaving First Aid Instructors and Trainers: As a training agency for workplace first aid courses, Lifesaving First Aid programs have been approved by both the Government of Alberta and the Government of the Northwest Territories at the Basic…
Oct
18
Summary of our 2023-2024 Lifesaving Sport Season Kickoff Webinar
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023/2024 Sport Season Kick-off Webinar on Thursday, October 12th. For anyone who was unable to make it, the following will summarize the key discussion points and messaging from the webinar. If you have any questions…
Oct
05
Upcoming Fall National Lifeguard Instructor Workshops!
Following a program update earlier this year, the Lifesaving Society is looking to bring together National Lifeguard Instructors and Trainers from across Alberta and the Northwest Territories for a series of workshops this fall. These free-of-charge…
Sep
08
Registration is Now Open for Our Fall 2023 Trainer Course!
We're excited to announce that registration has just opened for the Lifesaving Society's Trainer Course this November! This in-person course prepares candidates to teach and evaluate the Society's leadership programs. We encourage anyone with an interest…
Aug
31
Now Hiring: Operations Coordinator (Edmonton)
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch is looking for an Operations Coordinator to join our Edmonton office! The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for managing our inventory levels, resolving any member and affiliate…
Aug
31
Financial Updates Coming September 2023
Before summer draws to a close, we wanted to remind our affiliates of some changes coming to a couple of our First Aid programs this September. Aquatic Emergency Care Beginning September 1st, a $10 certification fee will be required to run the Lifesaving…
Jul
17
Register for the 2023 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships Today!
Registration is now open for the 2023 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships! The competition will be hosted by Lifesaving Society's Nova Scotia branch in Halifax County on August 25 - 27, 2023. The registration package (available in English and…
Jul
06
Host Your Own Water Smart® Event with the Lifesaving Society!
Did you know that the Lifesaving Society can help you host your own Water Smart® events? Water Smart® events are great opportunities to educate your community on how to stay safe in, on, and around the water. Attendees can learn how to make Water…