EducAid Training Services

01/28/2026

Police cannot tell the difference between you gun and a real gun! What a terrifying situation for all involved. 🧸

Fake Gun. Real Danger.

On Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at 8:20 p.m., police responded to a weapons complaint at West Edmonton Mall after reports of a male waving a gun and pointing it at another person inside the mall.

Mall security followed the suspect, who appeared to be carrying a handgun. Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers apprehended the individual, a 15-year-old male, and determined the gun was a toy designed to resemble a real firearm.

This was a potentially very dangerous situation.

The message is simple:
Police can’t tell if a gun is real or fake.

Imitation guns are often made to look extremely realistic. At first glance, and even up close, they can be indistinguishable from real fi****ms.

Imitation guns can include:
• Airsoft, BB, or pellet guns
• Replica or prop guns
• Paintball guns
• Toy or novelty guns

Because of the risk to public and officer safety, police treat all firearm complaints as real. Officers will respond quickly, using appropriate resources, tactics, and levels of force. These encounters can become deadly, even when the gun is not real.

If it looks like a gun, it will be treated like a gun.
• Never play with imitation guns in public places like malls, parks, or schools.
• Only use air gun imitations at designated play areas, gun ranges, or on private land outside city limits.
• Never point an imitation gun at another person, even as a joke!
• Set clear rules for children so they understand the risks.
• If approached by police while carrying an imitation gun, put it down immediately and follow instructions.

01/28/2026

Congratulations to this family! Hopefully delivery came with gift card. 😂 👶 🧸

Only in Edmonton does a Costco hot dog run turn into a birth story people will be telling forever.
👉 A baby boy was delivered outside the tire centre at the Winterburn Costco in Edmonton
👉 The parents were shopping days before a scheduled hospital induction
👉 The mother went into active labour inside the store
👉 The baby was delivered by the father about twenty minutes after the first contraction
👉 Two ambulances arrived and transported the mother and baby to hospital separately
👉 Hospital staff referred to them as the Costco Family
👉 The family says the parents and baby are all doing well
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01/27/2026

Being aware of the chemicals in any environment is important to poisoning prevention and recognition. Our hearts go out to all the families impacted. We wish everyone involved a safe and speedy recovery! ❤️🧸

UPDATE: Poisoned in a pool: family’s hospital discharge papers say the poisoning was caused by cyanide. CTV
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On Jan. 25, Melissa Erle was staying at the Canmore Inn and Suites, located at 1402 Bow Valley Tr., with her husband and her three children.

She told CTV News on Monday her husband had taken two of the kids to the pool for a swim before their tournament, but she stayed behind with the other to have breakfast.

Around 10:30 a.m., when she went to meet her husband, she found out something was wrong.

“I was just getting to the pool when two kids came out, and they looked like they had taken in a bunch of water. So, I was checking on them, and then everyone just started running out of the pool,” Erle said.

She said she began panicking but couldn’t get into the pool area to get to her husband and her other kids.

“All these kids come running out, and they’re puking everywhere,” she said.
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For this full story, Google: >CTVNews< ‘Poisoned in a pool’: Children fall ill in Canmore, Alta., hotel pool
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Canmore Inn & Suites MEDIA STATEMENT:

We are aware of reports regarding a recent pool-related incident involving several children at our hotel. The health and safety of our guests is always our highest priority, and we take this matter extremely seriously. We understand how upsetting this situation has been and are committed to providing our full support to those impacted.

Immediately upon becoming aware of the situation, our team contacted emergency services and Alberta Health, and we have been fully cooperating with all authorities since the outset.
At this time, we would like to make clear that there is no evidence to support claims or rumors circulating on social media regarding the presence of cyanide. Our pool systems are professionally operated and monitored by a licenced chemical management company, which is investigating the incident. We have received guidance from Alberta Health, and ongoing testing and assessments have not identified any indication of deliberate contamination. Further updates will be shared as they are officially confirmed by health authorities.

Out of respect for the privacy of the affected families, we will not be sharing personal or medical details. We are in direct contact with the families involved and continue to offer our full support.
We ask the public and media to rely on verified information from official sources and to refrain from spreading speculation that may cause unnecessary concern. Guest safety remains our top priority, and we are committed to transparency and cooperation as the review continues.

For further inquiries, please contact:
marketing@canmoreinn.com

01/16/2026

Defibrillators are not mandatory in Albert but we frequently teach in schools and we are so happy that in the last 5 years, we have not been inside a single school that didn’t have one (some even have two!). We are grateful to teachers, support staff and all the other hands and hearts that look out for our littles at school. ❤️ 🧸

A nine-year-old Edmonton girl is alive today because staff at her southside school acted immediately when her heart failed and the Grade 4 student collapsed outside during recess.

01/15/2026

Based on a customer request, we are gauging interest in hosting a course in Cold Lake, AB, however we do need a minimum number of participants to make this work. If you or someone you know might be interested in Intermediate (Standard) First Aid, please have them reach out to us to register their official interest (780-940-5656, educaidtraining@gmail.com or private message us directly) . The potential date for this course would be Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 8 am to 5 pm at a location TBD (we have several options we are exploring). The cost for the program would be $165 per person (plus GST).

➕ All of our first aid courses include Level C CPR (protocols for adults, children and infants)
✅ Intermediate (Standard) First Aid is recognized by Alberta Occupational Health and Safety as a valid workplace first aid certificate.
✨ High school students may be eligible for high school credit for completing HCS2020
❤️ Our instructors are experienced with working with young or brand new first aiders, those who speak English as a Second Language and those with test anxiety, learning disabilities and/or other challenges with classroom learning (Please reach out if you would like more information about how we can support your success!)

01/12/2026

Be aware of products with lithium-ion batteries! We are so grateful for 🧑‍🚒 s and that they saved the 🐕!

Katherine Dines: 😮 Thank-you Ottawa fire fighters!

They saved the dog, quickly extinguished flames & issued this ‼️

Safety Reminder:

“Lithium-ion batteries can pose a serious fire risk if they are damaged, punctured, crushed, or improperly handled. Residents are reminded to store items containing lithium-ion batteries safely, keep them out of reach of pets and children, and immediately stop using and properly dispose of any battery or device that shows signs of damage, swelling, overheating, or malfunction.”

Video from a security camera confirms the family dog had chewed a skiing glove equipped with a lithium-ion battery used for heating.

That damaged the battery which ignited, causing the fire.

Full story on CTV Ottawa website.

01/11/2026

What an interesting case. What are your thoughts? 🧸

Alberta boy, 9, sues 11-year-old for injuring his finger with a toy dinosaur at daycare
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A Grande Prairie court recently handled a rare case. A nine-year-old suing an 11-year-old over a daycare injury.

The incident occurred on Aug. 9, 2022, at a now-closed daycare, when the older child accidentally hit the younger one with a toy dinosaur about the size of a 500 ml water bottle. This caused a serious dislocation fracture to the younger child’s ring finger, requiring surgery to prevent permanent loss. No hospital or doctor records were presented in court.

Each child had a litigation representative, but the case was formally child versus child. The judge found no evidence of negligence or bad parenting. The injury was ruled an accident during typical child play, with no intentional assault or liability.

The plaintiff’s claim was dismissed, no costs were ordered, and the younger child’s finger has since healed.

Court records don't note the appearance of the toy dinosaur involved in the daycare incident, but it might have looked something like this. Photo by Getty Images

(Source: Joseph Brean | National Post)

12/25/2025

Parents of young children, please watch this important warning about button batteries.

12/17/2025

Do you know an organization or non profit that could benefit?

Learn important emergency and disaster related tips and information for your home and family from the Canadian Red Cross.

12/04/2025

Watch out! ⚠️ ‼️ ⛔️ It’s icy out there! 🥶 ❄️ 🧊

Want to know how to avoid a slip, trip, or fall? Walk like a penguin! 🐧

Thanks Alberta Health Services for keeping us safe! ❤️🧸

If there's ice below, take it slow. Walk like a penguin to prevent falls and injury.

11/30/2025

This teacher knew how to recognize the signs. What a hero! ❤️🧸

10/10/2025

First Aid Training is available in Beaumont! We will be there. Will you?

Sign Up for Intermediate First Aid with Level C CPR!

Gain essential Red Cross certification and the lifesaving skills everyone should know. This course is perfect for those who want to be prepared for emergencies at home, work, or in the community.

Class Details:
Date: October 26 - Pre-class online work required
Course ID: 18197
Registration closes: October 19

✨ Why take this course?
Learn to respond confidently in emergency situations
Practice CPR and other critical first aid skills
Red Cross certification included

Skills that could literally save a life!

📩 Register today on Click It or call BSRC Guest Services at 780.929.7946