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
📲 DM us videos or photos of things happening in Edmonton to be featured on our page

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.

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