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August 08, 2013 - The following are the most common first aid and CPR emergencies that occur during the warmer months of the year. By having a greater awareness of how frequently these incidents occur, Canadians can better respond to the needs of people impacted by them.
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August 02, 2013 -
Each year, tragic and preventable water-related fatalities occur throughout the country during the hot summer months. The Red Cross offers the following tips to keep your family safe.
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July 11, 2013 - On June 21, at 10 a.m, 14 year-old Alyssa looked out of her classroom window in High River to see flood waters rising over the football fields.
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July 05, 2013 - With heaps of experience and expertise, six staff and volunteers from the American Red Cross joined the Canadian Red Cross on June 24, just four days after major flooding caused mass evacuation in areas in and around Calgary.
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July 04, 2013 - When Red Cross volunteers came to visit Teghtmeyer, she was sorting through boxes of memories and old books of recipes covered in mud just outside her home.
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July 01, 2013 - From splashing around the shores to spreading out on the warm sand and soaking up some much-needed sunshine, the beach offers a variety of activities both for you and your family.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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June 07, 2013 -
As we face what could be another busy hurricane season, the Canadian Red Cross is reminding Canadians that they can prepare for hurricanes by ensuring emergency preparedness kits are up to date.
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