Lifesaving Society Manitoba

• ‘One death is too many’: Life-saving society focuses on Manitoba newcomers

  It's National Drowning Prevention Week, and Manitoba's life-saving organization says it's focusing its public education campaign on newcomer communities.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2024
  
• Weather yo-yoing in Winnipeg, Lifesaving Society Manitoba urges caution on ice

  A meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada says temperatures around 8 and 10 C are expected to arrive next week — well above the average of -12 C.

  Weather

  Jan 24, 2024
  
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• With swimming season on the horizon, Manitoba scrambling for lifeguards

  The province's dearth of qualified lifeguards is due, in part, to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Christopher Love of Lifesaving Society Manitoba.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2023
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• Lifesaving Society urges ice safety as fluctuating Manitoba weather a cause for concern

  The province's fluctuating weather this season means it's important to be cautious when venturing onto frozen bodies of water.

  Weather

  Jan 19, 2023
• Drowning Prevention Week begins amid Manitoba heat wave

  Water safety experts are asking you to take extra caution cooling off at the lake or pool, as National Drowning Prevention Week kicks off and a sweltering week settles in Manitoba.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2022
• Lifesaving Society Manitoba wants you to boat sober

  In addition to alcohol, lack of a personal floatation device (PFD) also accounts for 53 per cent of boating fatalities, according to the latest drowning report.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2021