By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) In partnership with Helly Hansen, the CSP is proud to support the second annual International Ski Patrol Day this February 10. Here are few fun and exciting updates. In-store recruitment and
Patrolling in Beijing 2022
By Sue Elder, Inter-Mountain Zone (susanelder@telus.net) Patrolling at the 2022 Winter Olympic/Paralympic Games in Beijing was an amazing experience. I have 30 years of volunteer patrol experience, and I am a paramedic by trade. My home mountain is Sun Peaks
Manitoba Division – who we are and what we do!
By Lori Natuik, Manitoba Division President (lori.natuik@skipatrol.ca) Manitoba Division lays smack dab in the middle of Canada. One of the smaller divisions in the CSP, it is comprised of four zones: Red River Zone, Western Manitoba Zone, Northern Manitoba Zone,
New pro deal available – Stoko
By Shayne Macaulay, National Pro Deals Team Member (shayne.macauley@skipatrol.ca) Stoko – A new brand partner with CSP The pro-deals team is pleased to announce a new brand partnership with Stoko. In the words of the company: Stoko is pleased to
National recognition committee update 2023
By Nancy Price-Hutley, National Recognition Committee Chair (nancy.price-hutley@skipatrol.ca) The national recognition committee is excited that we are currently fine-tuning a platform through Yeti for the awards program. Matthew Carr, Tom Carr and Eric Torunski deserve a huge thank you for
Training and development focus
By Andrew Hill, Training and Development Portfolio Leader (andrew.hill@skipatrol.ca) Marc Slabotsky has been appointed as the new national manager for advanced first aid. Marc is well known to many, having been a member of the CSP since 1983, following his
Lifesaving award – Joshua Lane (Newfoundland and Labrador Zone)
By A.P. Crawford, National Periodicals Editor and Publication Manager (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) In December 2021 first-year patroller Joshua Lane was out shopping a mere four days after completing his AFA training when he noticed a man unresponsive in one of the aisles
Cool Tools – January 2023
By Elizabeth Oldfield, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Member (5×5@skipatrol.ca) If you have a neat piece of equipment or useful piece of kit, please send a description of the item, its use and a photo to 5×5@skipatrol.ca. We will feature it