Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories

We're pleased to welcome Cody Dunne as the keynote speaker at our upcoming Annual General Meeting!

Cody is an Emergency Medicine and Transport physician based out of Calgary. He currently serves as Lifesaving Society Canada's medical advisor, and is completing his PHD in Epidemiology with a focus on pre-hospital resuscitation interventions, including those used in drownings.

His presentation, "Oxygen and National Lifeguard," will discuss the effects of using oxygen therapy to treat lung injuries resulting from drowning, and offer practical steps to normalize oxygen therapy training into Canadian lifeguard programs.

To attend, make sure to register for our AGM on this Friday at Lacombe's Kinsmen Aquatic Centre: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/792ufbb/lp/65746b94-596c-4d1e-9201-4a83760d1ff5

Registration is still open for our Annual General Meeting on June 19 at Lacombe's Kinsmen Aquatic Centre!

Just like last year, we'll be welcoming some guest presenters to host free workshops for attendees in the afternoon!

With our member management system undergoing a major update in the near future, today's featured workshop will be an opportunity for affiliates to talk directly with the staff members working on the project.

Affiliates will get a walkthrough of the new platform and its features, and have the opportunity to ask questions.

This session is recommended for any registered Lifesaving Society affiliate members attending AGM!

This workshop is hosted by our Leadership Specialist, Alex Parker, and will be held from 3:00pm - 3:50pm in Multipurpose Room 2.

To attend, make sure you register for our AGM: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/792ufbb/lp/65746b94-596c-4d1e-9201-4a83760d1ff5

Journey Through the Seasons Colouring Book is available now!

In collaboration with Lance Cardinal of Bigstone Cree Nation, 'A Journey Through the Seasons' is a colouring book that beautifully combines Indigenous teachings as well as water safety.

Take a trip through the 4 seasons to learn Cree words and water safety tips to keep you safe all year long.

Your purchase helps us donate colouring books to organizations working with Indigenous communities and supports our Indigenous-focused programs!

You can shop the colouring book on our website NOW! https://shop.lifesaving.org/product_p/cb2026.htm

And don't forget the colouring contest is accepting submissions until July 1st! The winner gets a free copy of the colouring book! 🖍️

Registration is still open for our Annual General Meeting on June 19 at Lacombe's Kinsmen Aquatic Centre!

Just like last year, we'll be welcoming some guest presenters to host free workshops for attendees in the afternoon!

Today's featured workshop is about understanding the neurodivergent spectrum, and discovering tools for neuro-inclusive course delivery and mentorship.

Through classroom learning, fun quizzes, and activities in both large and small groups, participants will explore the importance of creating learning spaces that are accessible to all kinds of brains.

This session is recommended for instructors, trainers, coaches and supervisors looking for practical advice in working with neurodivergent individuals, but is open to all humans who facilitate learning for other humans!

This workshop is hosted by Victoria Mitchell, and will be held from 4:00pm - 4:50pm in Multipurpose Room 1.

To attend, make sure you register for our AGM: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/792ufbb/lp/65746b94-596c-4d1e-9201-4a83760d1ff5

If you’re in the Vancouver area this summer, don’t miss your chance to register for ’s Lifesaving Sport Summer Camp!

This is a 5-day camp that provides swimmers of all ages with an introduction to Lifesaving Sport.

Hosted at the Jericho Sailing Centre and Locarno Beach, this camp includes training in open water swimming, sand running, surfski kayaking, and prone paddle-boarding!

Available Dates:
June 29 - July 3
July 6 - July 10
July 13 - July 17
July 20 - 24

Half and full-day options are available!

For more information, including pricing and registration details, visit pacificlifesavingclub.com!

Registration is still open for our Annual General Meeting on June 19 at Lacombe's Kinsmen Aquatic Centre!

Just like last year, we'll be welcoming some guest presenters to host free workshops for attendees in the afternoon!

Today's featured workshop is all about turning frontline aquatic roles (lifeguarding, instructing) into pathways for leadership development!

Participants will learn practical strategies to set up staff for success, support developing team members, and foster growth-oriented learning environments.

This session is a perfect opportunity for ALL new and emerging leaders in aquatics, including recreation programmers and facility operators!

This workshop is hosted by Sylvana Ha, and will be held from 4:00pm - 4:50pm in Multipurpose Room 2.

To attend, make sure you register for our AGM: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/792ufbb/lp/65746b94-596c-4d1e-9201-4a83760d1ff5

Happy Pride Month from The Lifesaving Society AB and NWT 🏳️‍🌈

Art by Quinlyn Hawkswell!

The 2026 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships was held last weekend in Laval, Quebec, and 4 Alberta-based Lifesaving Sport clubs took part – the Calgary Winter Club Tsunamis, the Canadian Armed Forces Lifesaving Club, the Cochrane Water Ninjas, and Surf Central!

In total, they brought home:
27 gold🥇
13 silver🥈
15 bronze🥉

Not only that, but Surf Central placed 1st overall out of the 27 competing clubs!

(Thank you to Tristan Moss for the photos!)

Congratulations to the following athletes on their medals:

CANADIAN ARMED FORCES
- Colin Conway
- Mercedes Leblanc
- Dawson Sheehan
- Kylie Weber

COCHRANE WATER NINJAS
- Angela Flaman
- Holly Goertzen
- Patsy Lindsay
- Jennifer Walker

SURF CENTRAL
- Rylee Bashow
- Avey Bergstrom
- Samantha Burwell
- Jack Dunse
- Corbin Gilbert
- Saylah Girard
- Maisy Goertzen
- Serkan Isik
- Oliver Johnson
- Jeff Kearns
- Andrew Moss
- Marlee Palmer
- Caebri Smith
- Evan Thibodeau
- Isaac Thibodeau
- Sage Verbaas
- Kaleb Wilford
- Martyna Zukowska

We’re proud to give an additional congratulations to Corbin Gilbert, Mercedes Leblanc, Dawson Sheehan, and Caebri Smith for achieving some of the highest overall points in their respective athlete groups! For this accomplishment, they also received the following medals:

F, Open 19+: Mercedes (Bronze)
M, Youth 15-18: Caebri (Silver), Corbin (Bronze)
M, Open 19+: Dawson (Bronze)

Thank you to all the clubs nation-wide who took part in the competition, and we hope to see you again in August for the Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships!