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October 1, 2025
Obstacles that can interfere with AED use
While AEDs are designed to be user-friendly, they do have some limitations. Much like any technology, certain conditions can limit an AEDs ability to function properly and assist the patient as intended. Make sure you’re familiar with the circumstances below, and how to avoid them interfering with your use of an AED. 
December 3, 2024
CPR Power-up in Schools
Learn more about what the Stollery CPR Power-up in Schools program offers. 
January 15, 2024
Heart Safe is now using What 3 Words to help you identify the location of your AED!
What 3 Words (W3W) is a geocoding system, similar to latitude/longitude. Rather than using a series of number to identify location coordinates, W3W uses words which makes it easier to share and communicate. 
January 12, 2024
Fundraising campaign installs lifesaving AEDs throughout community of Castor, Alberta
Smile Like Emily: A family endeavours to place AEDs throughout their community in memory of their lost loved one. 
September 8, 2023
Results of the Heart Safe User Survey: 2023
Website Users have given feedback about their experience with the Public Access to Defibrillation Program. 
July 25, 2023
PAD Program attends public safety event
The Heart Safe Public Access to Defibrillation Program recently attended a Public Safety Open House in the city of St. Albert. 
May 31, 2023
Citizens receive life-saving award
Bystanders are recognized for their actions in saving a life during an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. .jpg)
May 9, 2023
Community Group donates AEDs
The Cochrane Activettes have made their community a safer one by donating AEDs to various public spots and organizations in the area. 
April 16, 2019
Citizen Lifesaving Award Presented to Boston Pizza Owner and Employee
March 7, 2019
Why are AEDs Important in Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
July 18, 2018
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness
October 31, 2017
Learn Hands Only CPR!
This month we put our focus on CPR, it's history, video demonstrations, patient survival stories and more.... |