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11-year-old saves mom with Red Cross babysitter training
July 01, 2013 - Two weeks after Connor participated in a babysitting course offered by the Canadian Red Cross, he was faced with a life-altering emergency, yet he was able to respond decisively as a result of the skills he gained.
Red Cross volunteers called to action for Alberta floods
June 23, 2013 - The call for assistance went out on Thursday evening at 11 p.m. The next day, a team of Canadian Red Cross disaster management volunteers had gathered at the Edmonton Red Cross office – bags packed and ready to go.
Wilderness first aid and CPR tips for summer
June 17, 2013 - With the Wilderness and Remote First Aid course offered by the Red Cross, you can acquire greater knowledge that will benefit you immensely, especially if you're planning to be outdoors for an extended length of time.
World Refugee Week
June 11, 2013 -
World Refugee Week, taking place from June 16-22, is a time to honour the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their countries to escape the threat of conflict and violence.
Picking the right flotation device for your child
June 04, 2013 - PFDs and lifejackets can provide a layer of support to children and adults in the water, and they may protect them drowning or other swimming-related incidents.
History of the Canadian Red Cross
May 22, 2013 - In the spring of 1885, Dr. George Sterling Ryerson set the foundations for what would later be known as the Canadian Red Cross Society by sewing two strips of red fabric onto a piece of white cotton and draping this over horse-drawn wagons transporting injured men.
Emergency Preparedness Week
May 06, 2013 - Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual event that takes place each year during the first full week of May. This national event is an opportunity for the Canadian Red Cross to remind families to plan for emergencies.
The Canadian Red Cross accepted into the International Life Saving Federation
May 03, 2013 - In 2012, the Canadian Red Cross was accepted as an associate member of the board of directors of the International Life Saving Federation.
Four first aid and CPR programs offered by the Red Cross
April 29, 2013 - If you're eager to learn more about responding to emergencies, consider these four first aid and CPR courses offered by the Canadian Red Cross to get started.
How to stay safe around melting ice
April 23, 2013 - You may think that the spring season is no time to worry about the threat of ice, but the fact is, this can be one of the most important issues to think about around this time of year.
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