Lifesaving Society Manitoba
The Lifesaving Society is a full-service provider of programs, products and services designed to prevent drowning. We save lives and prevent water-related injury through our training programs, Water Smart® public education, aquatic safety management services, lifesaving sport and water incident research.
Founded in 1911, Lifesaving Society Manitoba has been proudly saving lives and educating Manitobans about water safety for over 110 years. We train all of Manitoba’s National Lifeguards.
Our Mission
To prevent drowning and reduce water-related injury.
Our Vision
A Canada free from drowning and water-related injury.
Our Values
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Guided by humanitarian principles, we are the Canadian leader in the prevention of drowning and water-related injury.
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We are collaborative, innovative, and ethical.
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We operate with fairness, respect, trust, and integrity.
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We value diversity, flexibility and creativity.
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We seek inclusiveness, driven by the needs of our community.
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We are a dynamic organization that succeeds through volunteerism, pro-active leadership, and the pursuit of excellence.
Our Motto
Whomsoever you see in distress, recognize in them a fellow human being.
News
Federally Mandated Lifejacket Wear
Approximately 100 Canadians die each year while boating. In the overwhelming majority of these deaths, lifejackets/PFDs (personal floatation devices) were not worn. The Lifesaving Society…
Read morePossible Service Interruptions
Dear Members, Due to IT improvements taking place this weekend there may be interruptions to our Find-A-Member service between Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 8:00…
Read moreMember Input Request – Safety Standard Review
Swimming Pool Basin Colour Draft Safety Standard As Canada’s lifeguarding expert, the Lifesaving Society advises the judicial system, governments, pool and waterfront owners and operators…
Read moreManitoba Coalition for Safer Waters
The recommendation was for organizations with a vested interest in water safety meet at least once a year to identify gaps and opportunities to promote water safety education.
The Coalition consists of close to 50 groups and is always welcoming new members. It facilitates the Lifejacket Loaner Program and a Community Water Safety Grant program for the Province of Manitoba.
Lifesaving Society Manitoba acts as the group’s Secretariat.
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